Ariens Compact 24 LET User manual
Quick Start Guide
Compact 24 LET (920022 s/n 000101 & up)
•Step 1: Assemble Handlebar
•Step 2: Install Trigger Cable Assembly
•Step 3: Install Discharge Chute
•Step 4: Install Discharge Chute Crank
•Step 5: Install Remote Deflector Cable
•Step 6: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
•Step 7: Check Track Tension
•Step 8: Adjust Skid Shoes
•Step 9: Check Auger Gearcase Oil
•Step 10: Check Engine Crankcase Oil
•Step 11: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
•Step 12: Starting the Engine
•Step 13: 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 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.
Step Two:
Install Trigger Cable Assembly
NOTICE: Trigger cable assembly comes attached to the Sno-Thro
unit.
1. Attach remote trigger cable assembly to upper handlebar
assembly using one ¼” x 1- ½” oval head machine screw
and one ¼” locking washer.
Step Three:
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 Four: 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 Five: 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 rear 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 Five: Install Remote
Deflector Cable Cont.
Step Six:
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 Seven:
Check Track Tension
Check tracking of unit and
tension the tracks as
required (see Traction
Tension Adjustment in
Owners Manual).
Step Eight:
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).
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