Ariens 921030 manual

Quick St art Guide Delux e 28 ( 921030 s/n 101 & up) • Step 1: Assemble Handlebars • Step 2: Install Discharge Chute • Step 3: Install Discharge Chute Crank • Step 4: Install Remote Deflector Control • Step 5: Check Functi on of Dual Handle Interlock • Step 6: Check T ire Pressure • Step 7: Adjust Skid Shoes • Step 8: Check Auge[...]

St ep One: Assemble Handlebar s NO TE: The Ariens c ompan y has made chang es to packaging tha t affects this serial number r ange. If the upp er handlebar s on your unit came already at tached please disr eg ar d th e f ollowing six slides. Not at tached A tt ached[...]

Step On e: Assemble Handlebar s (Unf old Lower Handlebar) IMPORT A NT : Be sure to block w heels or secure unit so it does not move during assembly . 1. Rotate lower handlebar out from unit so low er handlebar mounting holes align w ith mounting holes on the unit f rame. 2. Secure lower handlebar to unit using two 3/8 in x 3/4 in. hex head serrated[...]

Step On e: Assemble Handlebar s (A tt ach Upper Handlebar Assembly) 1. Attach upper handlebar assembly to lower handlebar us ing two sets of the handleb ar hardware. One set to att ach each side of the handlebar s. NOTE: DO NOT tighten hardw are. Allow upper handlebar assembly to hang from the lower handlebar s for the nex t st ep. NO TE: Th is sl [...]

Step On e: Assemble Handlebar s (A tt ach Contr ol Cables) 1. Hook spring end of attachme nt c ontrol cable to the clutch arm. 2. Hook spring end of the traction c ontrol cable to t he cable eyelet on back of frame. NOTE: Make sure the cable remains in the groove of the pulley . NO TE: Th is sl ide applies to UNA TT ACHED handlebars ONL Y[...]

Step On e: Assemble Handlebar s (Unf old 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 as sembly to t he lower handlebar . 3. T ighten all hardw are. 4. Remov e packagi[...]

Step One: Assemble Ha ndlebar s (Connect Headlight Wir e Harness) NOTE: The headlight w ire harness comes attached to the upper handlebar as sembly . 1. Route the wire harness along the interior of the right side handlebar . 2. Connect to the engine elec trical plug. 3. Press cable anc hor into mounting hole in the f rame near the engine electrical[...]

Step On e: Assemble Handlebar 1. Remov e the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar as sembly . 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod. 3. Put the speed selector lever in the six t h forw ard posit ion. 4. Rotate the handlebar int o operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward. [...]

Step T wo: Ins t all Discharg e Chut e 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). 2. Remov e mounting hardware from auger housing. 3. Install discharge c hute over opening in the auger housing. Finger tighten the mounting hardware remov ed above. NOTE: Leav e disc harg e chute pedestal loose to help inst all the chute cra[...]

Step Thr ee: Inst all Discharg e Chut e Cr ank 1. Remov e the gear cov er from top of chute pedest al. 2. Insert the short end of the c hute crank into the hole in the front of the control panel. NOTE: Be careful not to damage ny lon bushing when attaching crank to the dash. 3. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with hairpin. 4. Re[...]

Step F our: Ins t all R emot e Deflect or Con trol Cable 1. Connect the barrel cable end to the chute deflector cable anchor before clipping the cable to the discharge chute cable bracket. 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[...]

St ep Fiv e: Check Function of Dual Handle Int erlock Without the en gine running , press dow n (engage ) bo th clutch levers. Relea se attachment clutch lever . Attachment clu tch should remain engage d until traction clutch lever is released , then both clutches must d isenga ge. If they do not, contact your dealer for repairs.[...]

St ep Six: Check Tir e Pr essur e Check tire pressu re and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidew all.[...]

St ep Sev en: Adjus t Skid Shoes IMPORT A NT : Skid shoes should be adjusted as conditions require. Allow 1/8 in. (3mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth s urfaces. Allow 7/8 in (22 mm) between scraper blade and unev en or gravel surfaces. (See Skid Shoes in Owners Manual).[...]

Check oil le vel in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase in Ow ners Manual). St ep Eigh t: Check Aug er Gear case Oil[...]

IMPORT A NT : The e ngine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions. St ep Nine: Check Engine Cr ank case Oil (Ariens AX)[...]

Fill fuel tank. DO N OT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL T ANK in Ow ners Manual. St ep T en: Fill Engine Fuel T ank (Ariens AX)[...]

St ep Ele v en: St arting the Engine (Arie ns AX)[...]

St arting Engine / Step A: Chok e T urn throttle al l the way up. T urn choke ON.[...]

St arting Engine / Step B: R ock er Swit ch Push rocker switch to RUN position.[...]

St arting Engine / Step C: Fuel Shut Off V alv e T urn fuel petcock to ON position.[...]

St arting Engine / Step D: K ey Install Safety K ey Switch. Insert ignition key into slot but DO NOT turn the key . Be sure ignit ion key snaps into place.[...]

St arting Engine / Step E: Prime Prime sy stem: 3 primes maxi mum. DO NOT over prime system. Make sure to cover the v ent hole on primer bulb before the primer bulb is compressed. Hold the primer bulb in the compressed pos ition for one full second each time you press it. Repeat for a total of 3 primes.[...]

St arting Engine / Step F: (Manual St art) Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rope firmly and quickly to start engine and avoid kickback.[...]

St arting Engine / Step F: (Electric St art) Use a 3-wire ex tension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor first. Then plug cord into wall receptacle. Use appropriately siz ed extension cord (10A WG or larger) to prevent damage to electric starter .[...]

St arting Engine / Step G: (Electric St art) Press and hold starter button. Note : Do not hol d the electric starter button down for more than 5 seconds. W ait at least 1 minute before additional starting attempts.[...]

St arting Engine / Step H: W arm up Allow the engine to warm up for 1- 2 minutes, move the choke control to the CHOKE OFF position.[...]

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