Ariens Compact 24 LE User manual
Quick Start Guide
Compact 24 LE (920014 s/n 100000 & 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).
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