Ariens Compact 24 LE User manual

Quick Start Guide
Compact 24 LE (920014 s/n 35000 - 74999)
•Step 1: Unfold Handlebars
•Step 2: Install Discharge Chute
•Step 3: Install Discharge Chute Crank
•Step 4: Install Remote Deflector Cable
•Step 5: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
•Step 6: Check Tire Pressure
•Step 7: Check Auger Gearcase Oil
•Step 8: Check Engine Crankcase Oil
•Step 9: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
•Step 10: Starting the Engine
•Step 11: Stopping the Engine
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION, WARNING, AND DANGER LABELS.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND ENGINE MANUAL
THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
BEFORE OPERATING.

Step One:
Unfold Handlebar
1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the
handlebar assembly.
2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod.
3. Put the speed selector lever in the sixth forward position.
4. Rotate the handlebar into operating position.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating
handlebar upward.
5. Install and tighten the hardware on the handlebar assembly
and shift rod.
6. Check tension on auger and traction clutch cables.
IMPORTANT: Cables should not be slack nor under tension.Adjust
as necessary.

Step Two:
Install Discharge Chute
1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already
greased).
2. Remove mounting hardware from the bottom of the chute
pedestal mount.
3. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing
and secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware
removed above.

Step Three:
Install Discharge Chute Crank
1. Slide Chute Crank through the opening in the control panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching
crank to the dash.
2. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on discharge
chute with hairpin.

Step Four: Install Remote
Deflector Cable
1. Slide cable through clip on top of discharge chute pedestal.
2. Bend clip closed around cable.
3. Using the wire hook attached to the deflector cable, hook
cable to discharge chute crank.
4. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting.
5. Install snap fitting into cable bracket’s mounting hole located
under the dash.
6. Position rubber seal cap over the top of snap fitting.

7. Move deflector control lever to rear most position.
8. Attach cable eye to pin on bottom of deflector control lever.
NOTE: Hold down chute deflector cap, if needed, for more cable
slack.
9. Secure cable eye to control lever with washer and hairpin.
10. Test controls to be sure deflector works properly.
NOTE: If deflector does not follow full range of travel See Remote
Discharge Deflector Control Adjustment (920014) in Owners
Manual.
Step Four: Install Remote
Deflector Cable Cont.

Step Five:
Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
Without the engine
running, press down
(engage) both clutch
levers. Release
attachment clutch lever.
Attachment clutch should
remain engaged until
traction clutch lever is
released, then both
clutches must disengage.
If they do not, contact your
dealer for repairs.

Step Six:
Check Tire Pressure
Check tire pressure and
adjust to the pressure
listed on tire sidewall.

Check oil level in auger
gearcase
(see Check Auger
Gearcase in Owners
Manual).
Step Seven:
Check Auger Gearcase Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine
is shipped with oil
in crankcase. Refer to
Engine Manual for
detailed instructions.
Step Eight:
Check Engine Crankcase Oil