Ariens Compact ST 24LE User manual

Quick Start Guide
Compact 24 LE (920021 s/n 101 & up)
•Step 1: Assemble Handlebar
•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: Adjust Skid Shoes
•Step 8: Check Auger Gearcase Oil
•Step 9: Check Engine Crankcase Oil
•Step 10: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
•Step 11: Starting the Engine
•Step 12: 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: Assemble Handlebars
NOTE: The Ariens company has made changes to
packaging that affects this serial number range.
If the upper handlebars on your unit came already
attached please disregard the following five slides.
Not attached Attached

Step One: Assemble Handlebars
(Unfold Lower Handlebar)
1. Remove wheel pins from each side of the unit and slide
wheels away from frame. Do not remove wheels completely.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to block wheels or secure unit so it does not
move during assembly.
2. Rotate lower handlebar out from unit so lower handlebar
mounting holes align with mounting holes on the unit frame.
3. Secure lower handlebar to unit using two 3/8 in x 3/4 in. hex
head serrated flange grade 5 bolts.
4. Tighten all four bolts to 25-42 lbf-ft (33,9-56,9 N∙m)
5. Slide both wheels back into place and reinstall wheel pins.
NOTE: This slide applies to
UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY

Step One: Assemble Handlebars
(Attach Upper Handlebar Assembly)
1. Attach upper handlebar assembly to lower handlebar using
two sets of the handlebar hardware. One set to attach each
side of the handlebars.
NOTE: DO NOT tighten hardware. Allow upper handlebar
assembly to hang from the lower handlebars for the next step.
NOTE: This slide applies to
UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY

Step One: Assemble Handlebars
(Attach Control Cables)
1. Hook spring end of attachment control cable to the clutch
arm.
2. Hook spring end of the traction control cable to the cable
eyelet on back of frame.
NOTE: Make sure cable remains in groove of pulley.
NOTE: This slide applies to
UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY

Step One: Assemble Handlebars
(Unfold Upper Handlebar)
Assembly)
1. Rotate handlebar into operating position.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating
handlebar upward.
2. Install the remaining handlebar hardware attaching the upper
handlebar assembly to the lower handlebar.
3. Tighten all hardware.
4. Remove packaging around shift rod.
5. Rotate shift rod into place and tighten hardware.
6. Connect shift rod to speed selector arm and adjust as
specified. See Selector Adjustment in the Owners Manual.
7. Adjust attachment cable as specified. See Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment in the Owners Manual.
8. Adjust the traction cable as specified. See Traction Drive
Clutch Adjustment in the Owners Manual.
NOTE: This slide applies to
UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY

Step One:
(Connect Headlight Wire Harness)
NOTE: The headlight wire harness comes attached to the upper
handlebar assembly.
1. Route the wire harness along the interior of the right side
handlebar.
2. Connect to the engine electrical plug.
3. Press cable anchor into mounting hole in the frame near the
engine electrical plug.
4. Secure the wire harness to the handlebars using the cable
ties attached to the wire harness.
5. Gather excess wire harness length and fasten together with
cable tie included in literature pack.
NOTE: This slide applies to
UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY

Step One:
Assemble 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.
NOTE: This slide applies to
ATTACHED handlebars ONLY

Step Two:
Install Discharge Chute
1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already
greased).
2. Remove mounting hardware from auger housing
3. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing.
Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed above.
NOTE: Leave discharge chute pedestal loose to help install the
chute crank.

Step Three: Install
Discharge Chute Crank
1. Remove gear cover from top of chute pedestal.
2. Slide Chute Crank through the nylon bushing in the support
bracket under control panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching
crank to the control panel.
3. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on discharge chute
with spring clip pin.
4. Replace gear cover on top of chute pedestal.
5. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most vertical position and
tighten pedestal hardware to 14.8-31.0 lbf-ft (20-42 N∙m).

Step Four: Install Remote
Deflector Cable
1. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting.
2. Install snap fitting into cable bracket’s mounting hole located
under the dash.
3. Position rubber seal cap over the top of snap fitting.
4. Move deflector control lever to forward most position.
5. Attach cable eye to pin on bottom of deflector control lever.
NOTE: Hold down chute deflector cap, if needed, for more cable
slack.

6. Secure cable eye to control lever with sleeve bushing and
hairpin.
7. Using the wire hook attached to the deflector cable, hook
cable to discharge chute crank.
8. Install cable into clip on top of discharge chute pedestal.
9. Make sure deflector cable loops above gear cover between
cable clip and cable support bracket.
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 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.

Step Seven:
Adjust Skid Shoes
IMPORTANT: Skid shoes
should be adjusted as
conditions require. Allow
1/8 in. (3mm) between
scraper blade and hard
smooth surfaces. Allow 7/8
in (22 mm) between
scraper blade and uneven
or gravel surfaces. (See
Skid Shoes in Owners
Manual).

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

IMPORTANT: The engine
is shipped with 5W-30 oil
in crankcase. Refer to
engine manual for
detailed instructions.
Step Nine:
Check Engine Crankcase Oil

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT
OVERFILL! See
FILLING FUEL TANK in
Owners Manual.
Step Ten:
Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Step Eleven: Starting the
Engine

Starting Engine / Step A:
Choke
Turn choke ON.