Ariens Compact Track 24 Owners Manual - Page 19

To clear the discharge chute: 1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Wait for impeller blades to stop rotating completely. 3. Remove the snow clean-out tool (1) from the auger housing and use it to remove the clog from the discharge chute. 4. Replace the snow clean-out tool on the auger housing. 5. Reconnect spark plug wire, and restart engine. Manual Discharge Chute Deflector (920013) ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe angle before starting engine. DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary. Push deflector handle forward or down to throw snow lower. Pull deflector handle up or to the rear to throw snow higher. IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 28, or repair before operation. Remote Discharge Chute Deflector Control (920014, 021, 022) ALWAYS position discharge chute deflector at a safe angle before starting engine. DO NOT throw snow any higher than necessary. Place deflector remote in a forward notch to throw snow lower. Place deflector remote in a rearward notch to throw snow higher. IMPORTANT: If Chute Deflector does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 28, or repair before operation. Discharge Chute Discharge chute rotates 205°. ALWAYS position discharge chute in safe direction and angle, away from operator and bystanders, before starting engine. Discharge Chute Crank IMPORTANT: If chute does not stay in set position, adjust as directed in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 28, or repair before operation. Rotate the chute with the discharge chute crank handle. IMPORTANT: DO NOT force frozen chute controls. If frozen, take to warm place until controls are free. Axle Lock Pin (920013, 014, 021) (Figure 18) Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow for easier turning of the unit. NOTICE: Unit will not drive with both wheels unlocked. Wheel Unlocked 1 Wheel Locked 1. Axle Lock Pin Figure 18 Track Angle (920022) The track angle can be adjusted to position the auger housing for level clearing, deep cutting, or transport. 1. Squeeze the handlebar trigger and press down on the handlebars to move the auger housing into an up position. Release the trigger to hold the position. 2. Squeeze the handlebar trigger and lift up on the handlebars to move the auger housing into a down position. Release the trigger to hold the position. EN - 19