Ariens 921023 manual

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    Quick St art Guide Delux e- T r ack 2 8 (921023 s/n 75000 & up) • Step 1: Assemble Handlebars • Step 2: Install D is char ge Chute • Step 3: Install D is char ge Chute Crank • Step 4: Install R emote D efl ec tor C ontr ol • Step 5: Check Function of Dual Handle Interloc k • Step 6: Check T rack T ens ion • Step 7: Adjust Skid Sho[...]

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    St ep One: A ssemble Handlebar s NO TE: The Ariens c omp an y has made changes to pack aging tha t aff ects this seria l number r ange . If the upper hand lebar s on y our unit c ame alr eady a t tached please disr egar d the f ollowing six s lides. Not a t t ached A tt ached[...]

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    St ep One: Assemble Handlebars (Unf old Lower Handlebar) IMPORT ANT : Be sure to block w heels or secur e unit so it does not move during assembly . 1. Rotate lower handleba r out from unit so lower handleb ar mounting holes align w ith mounting holes on the unit frame. 2. Secure lower handle ba r to unit using two 3/8 in x 3/4 in. hex head serrate[...]

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    St ep One: Assemble Handlebars (A tt ach Up per Handlebar Assembly) 1. Attach upper handlebar assem bly to lower handlebar using two sets of the handleba r hard war e. One set to attach each side of the handleba rs. NOTE: DO NOT tighten hardwar e. Allow upper handlebar assembly to hang from the lower handleba rs for the next step. NO TE: This slide[...]

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    St ep One: Assemble Handlebars (A tt ach Con tr ol C ables) 1. Hook Spring end of attachment contro l cable to the clutch arm. 2. Hook spring end of the traction control cable to the cable eyelet on back of fram e. NOTE: Make sure the cable remains in the groove of the pulley . NO TE: This slide applies to UNA TT AC HED handlebars ONL Y[...]

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    St ep One: Assemble Handlebars (Unf old Upp er Handl ebar) Assembly) 1. Rotate handleba r into opera ting posit ion. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward. 2. Install the remaining handl eba r hardw are attach ing the upper handlebar assem bly to the lower hand le bar . 3. T ighten all hardware. 4. Remove [...]

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    St ep One : Assemble Handlebar s (Connect Headlight Wir e Harness) NOTE: The headlight wire harness com es attached to the upper handlebar assembly . 1. Route the wire harness along the interior of the right side handlebar . 2. Connect to the engine electrica l plug. 3. Press cable anchor into mounting hole in the frame near the engine electrical p[...]

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    St ep One: Assemble Handlebars (Inst all T rig ger Cable) NOTE: T rigger cable assembly comes at tached to the Sno- thro unit. 1. Attach remote trigger cable assembly to upper handleb ar assembly using one ¼ in x 1 - ½ oval head machine screw and one ¼ in. locking washer . NO TE: This slide applies to UNA TT AC HED handlebars ONL Y[...]

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    St ep One: Assemble Handlebar 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardw are on the handlebar assembly . 2. Loosen the hard war e 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. I[...]

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    St ep T wo: Inst all Discharg e C hut e 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). 2. Remove mounting hardw are from auger housi ng. 3. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing. Finger tighten the mounting hardwar e removed above. NOTE: Leave discharge chute pede stal loose to help install the chute crank[...]

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    St ep Three: Ins tall Dischar g e Chut e Cr ank 1. Remove the gear cover from top of chute pedesta l. 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 bushin g w hen attach ing crank to the dash. 3. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with hairpin. 4. Re[...]

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    St ep F our: In s tall R emote Deflect or Contr ol Cable 1. Connect the barr el cable end to the chute defl ect or cable anchor before clipping t he cable to the discharge chute cable bracket . 2. Route deflector r emote cable along t he left side of the chute pedestal. 3. Insert the barr el on the cable end into the bracket on left side of chute d[...]

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    St ep Fiv e: Check Functio n of Dual Hand le In t erlock Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever . Attachment clutch s hould remain engaged until traction clutch lev er is released, then both clutches must disengage. If they do not, contact y our dealer for repairs.[...]

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    St ep Six: Check T r ack T ension Check tracking of unit with the dif ferential locked, and tension of tracks (see T rack T ension Adjustment in Owners Manual.[...]

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    St ep Sev en: Adjus t Skid Shoes IMPORT ANT : Ski d shoes should be adjus ted as conditions require. Allow 1/8 in. (3mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfac es. Allow 7/8 in (22 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or grav el surfaces. (See Skid Shoes in O wners Manual) .[...]

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    Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase in Owner s Manual). St ep Eight: Check Aug er Gear case Oil[...]

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    IMPORT AN T : The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer t o Engine Manual for detailed instructions. St ep Nine: Check Engine Cr ank case Oil[...]

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    Fill fuel tank. DO NO T OVERFILL! See FILLING FU EL T ANK in Owners Manual. Remove the plug from the fuel tank and install the fuel cap located in the attached bag. St ep T en: Fill Eng ine F uel T ank[...]

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    St ep Elev en: St arting the Engine[...]

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    St arting Engine / St ep A: Thr ottle Move the throttle control lever to the fast position. Operate the engine with the thrott le control lever in the fast position.[...]

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    St arting Engine / St ep B: Fuel V alve T urn the fuel shut - of f valve to the ON position.[...]

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    St arting Engine / St ep C: Ke y Insert the key and turn to the ON/ST AR T position.[...]

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    St arting Engine / Step D : Chok e T urn the choke control knob to the choke position. NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.[...]

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    St arting Engine / Step E : Prime Push the primer two times. Be sure to cover vent hole on primer bulb. NOTE: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.[...]

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    St arting Engine / Step F : (Manual St art) Firmly hold the starter cord handle. Pull the starter cord handle slowly u nt i l re s is tance is felt, then pull rapidly . NOTE: If the engine does not s tart after repeated attempts, go to BRIGGSandSTRA TTON.COM or call 1 - 800 - 233 - 3723.[...]

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    St arting Engine / St ep F : (Electric St art) First conn ect the extension cord to the power cord rec eptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If an additional ext ension cord is requir ed, make sure it is a 3 - wire grounded extens ion cord.[...]

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    St arting Engine / St ep G: (Electric St art) 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.[...]

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    St arting Engine / Step H: W arm up Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Then, slowly move the choke control knob to the run position.[...]

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    St ep T wel ve : St opping t he Engine T urn the key to the of f position or move throttle control lever to slow and then to the stop position (completely left). Remove the key . Keep away from reach of children. After engine stops, turn t he fuel shut - of f valve to the closed (vertical) posit ion.[...]

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    Additional R esour ces • R ef er t o Owner s Manual and Engine Manual • Cont act Ariens Com pan y www .ariens.co m Phone: 920 -756-4688 E- mail: inf o@ariens.c om • F or issues c oncer ning eng ine, please con tact Brig gs and Str at t on www .BRIGGSandSTRA T T ON.com Phone: 800 -233-3723 2012 The Ariens Compan y . All righ ts res erved.[...]