Ariens Deluxe 30 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Deluxe 30 (921013 s/n 75000 & up)
•Step 1: Assemble Handlebars
•Step 2: Connect Headlight Wire Harness
•Step 3: Install Trigger Cable
•Step 4: Install Discharge Chute
•Step 5: Install Discharge Chute Crank
•Step 6: Install Remote Deflector Control Cable
•Step 7: Install Skid Shoes
•Step 8: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
•Step 9: Check Tire Pressure
•Step 10: Check Auger Gearcase Oil
•Step 11: Check Engine Crankcase Oil
•Step 12: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
•Step 13: Start Engine
•Step 14: Stop 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
(Unfold Lower Handlebar)
IMPORTANT: Be sure to block wheels or secure unit so it does not
move during assembly.
1. Rotate lower handlebar out from unit so lower handlebar
mounting holes align with mounting holes on the unit frame.
2. Secure lower handlebar to unit using two 3/8 in. x 3/4 in. hex
head serrated flange grade 5 bolts.
3. Tighten all four bolts to 25-42 lbf-ft (33,9-56,9 N∙m)

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.

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.

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.

Step Two:
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.

Step Three:
Install Trigger Cable
NOTE: Trigger cable assembly comes attached to the Sno-thro
unit.
1. Attach remote trigger cable assembly to upper handlebar
assembly using one ¼ in x 1- ½ oval head machine screw and
one ¼ in. locking washer.

Step Four:
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 Five: Install
Discharge Chute Crank
1. Remove the gear cover from top of chute pedestal.
2. Insert the short end of the chute crank into the hole in the front
of the control panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching
crank to the dash.
3. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with
hairpin.
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 15 – 31 lbf-ft (20 – 42 N•m).

Step Six: Install Remote
Deflector Control Cable
NOTE: Connect the barrel cable end to the chute deflector cable anchor
before clipping the cable to the discharge chute cable bracket.
1. Route deflector remote cable along the left side of the chute
pedestal.
2. Insert the barrel on the cable end into the bracket on left side of
chute deflector.
3. Hold seal out of the way while routing the cable through the bracket
on the left side of the discharge chute, and then push the cable
fitting into the bracket.
4. Push the seal securely over the end on the cable fitting to prevent
water from entering the cable.
5. Check deflector travel. Adjust nut on cable end under handlebar to
obtain full travel, if necessary (see Remote Deflector Control in
Owners Manual.