Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe 24 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Deluxe 24 (921031 s/n 101 & up)
•Step 1: Unfold Handlebar
•Step 2: Install Discharge Chute
•Step 3: Install Discharge Chute Crank
•Step 4: Install Remote Deflector Control Cable
•Step 5: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
•Step 6: Check Tire Pressure
•Step 7: CheckAuger Gearcase Oil
•Step 8: Check Engine Crankcase Oil
•Step 9: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
•Step 10: Start Engine
•Step 11: 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:
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 second reverse 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 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. 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.
2. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with
hairpin.
3. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most vertical position and
tighten pedestal hardware to 15 –31 lbf-ft (20 –42 N•m).

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

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

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

Step Ten: Starting the Engine

Starting Engine / Step A:
Throttle
Move the throttle
control lever to the
fast position
(completely right).
Operate the engine
with the throttle
control lever in this
position.

Starting Engine / Step B:
Fuel Valve
Turn the fuel shut-
off valve to the on
position.

Starting Engine / Step C:
Key
Insert the key and turn
to the on/start position.

Starting Engine / Step D:
Choke
Turn the choke
control knob to the
choke position.
NOTE: Choke is
usually
unnecessary
when restarting a
warm engine.

Starting Engine / Step E:
Prime
Push the primer two
times.
NOTE: Priming is
usually unnecessary
when restarting a warm
engine.

Starting Engine / Step F:
(Manual Start)
Firmly hold the starter
cord handle. Pull the
starter cord handle
slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly.
NOTE: If the engine
does not start after
repeated attempts, go
to
BRIGGSand STRATTON.COM
or call 1-800-233-3723.

Starting Engine / Step F:
(Electric Start)
First connect the
extension cord to the
power cord receptacle
and then into a wall
receptacle. If an
additional extension
cord is required, make
sure it is a 3-wire.

Starting Engine / Step G:
(Electric Start)
Depress the push
button. After you
start the engine,
first disconnect the
extension cord from
the wall receptacle
and then from the
power cord
receptacle.

Starting Engine / Step H:
Warm up
Allow the engine to
warm up for several
minutes, Then,
slowly move the
choke control knob
to the run position.