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Post by quantum on Feb 2, 2021 14:03:06 GMT -5
watch you while you sleep and kiss you on the ....sideline.
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Post by 32Green on Feb 2, 2021 15:32:00 GMT -5
So I awoke early and trudged through the snow to get the Ariens Snowblower I bought a few years back. Automatic start, sweet. Starts right up. Put it into gear, press the handle. Nada. Nothing. Wheels wont budge, locked even. Couldnt even push it. Four hours of shoveling later...
Every neighbor: Hey where's your snowblower?!!!
F UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Feb 2, 2021 15:52:24 GMT -5
So I awoke early and trudged through the snow to get the Ariens Snowblower I bought a few years back. Automatic start, sweet. Starts right up. Put it into gear, press the handle. Nada. Nothing. Wheels wont budge, locked even. Couldnt even push it. Four hours of shoveling later... Every neighbor: Hey where's your snowblower?!!! F UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Last snow we had, my Ariens 2-stage snow blower worked great for about 2/3 of the job, then the auger stops rotating under snow load. Spins fine on its own but stops once it gets into the snow. Took it to a local guy, replaced the auger belt, tuned it up. Worked great all day yesterday. Fast forward to today, go out at lunchtime, fucker starts up but augur wont spin. Guessing its the belt again. Might have had some ice jammed up in there when I started it up. So grab the shovel.... Its an ok machine for light snow, but this 18 inches bs, its got me shopping for a more powerful 3 stage machine.
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Post by frostlich on Feb 2, 2021 15:56:24 GMT -5
Sold my yardman mtd about 15 years ago when i left sno country...
Undervalued machines....but you better know how to work on them. Not too complicated but you cant live without them once you use it.
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Post by 32Green on Feb 2, 2021 16:11:22 GMT -5
So I awoke early and trudged through the snow to get the Ariens Snowblower I bought a few years back. Automatic start, sweet. Starts right up. Put it into gear, press the handle. Nada. Nothing. Wheels wont budge, locked even. Couldnt even push it. Four hours of shoveling later... Every neighbor: Hey where's your snowblower?!!! F UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Last snow we had, my Ariens 2-stage snow blower worked great for about 2/3 of the job, then the auger stops rotating under snow load. Spins fine on its own but stops once it gets into the snow. Took it to a local guy, replaced the auger belt, tuned it up. Worked great all day yesterday. Fast forward to today, go out at lunchtime, fucker starts up but augur wont spin. Guessing its the belt again. Might have had some ice jammed up in there when I started it up. So grab the shovel.... Its an ok machine for light snow, but this 18 inches bs, its got me shopping for a more powerful 3 stage machine. Isnt there like some sort of cotter pin that can break when the auger hits something hard? I think its designed that way. I would check that too. I bought mine from a dealer who services them but I can imagine how much fun its going to be transporting this fucker when the wheels are locked. fml
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Post by bxjetfan on Feb 2, 2021 16:45:51 GMT -5
When I was a kid you used to make bank when it snowed. Kids would be all over the place knockin on doors lookin to shovel. I haven't seen a kid in 30 years.
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Post by frostlich on Feb 2, 2021 16:46:20 GMT -5
Been awhile but i seem to recall a rubber friction wheel not engaging because of out of adjustment=no wheels turning.
Also, if that shear pin was broke im guessing you would have known for sure about it when you hit something.
Good luck.
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Feb 2, 2021 16:54:54 GMT -5
Last snow we had, my Ariens 2-stage snow blower worked great for about 2/3 of the job, then the auger stops rotating under snow load. Spins fine on its own but stops once it gets into the snow. Took it to a local guy, replaced the auger belt, tuned it up. Worked great all day yesterday. Fast forward to today, go out at lunchtime, fucker starts up but augur wont spin. Guessing its the belt again. Might have had some ice jammed up in there when I started it up. So grab the shovel.... Its an ok machine for light snow, but this 18 inches bs, its got me shopping for a more powerful 3 stage machine. Isnt there like some sort of cotter pin that can break when the auger hits something hard? I think its designed that way. I would check that too. I bought mine from a dealer who services them but I can imagine how much fun its going to be transporting this fucker when the wheels are locked. fml There is! I have to check that as well - could be the cotter pin(s) that are designed to break to protect the snowblower. Actually i hope its that because i have spares of those. Dont have any spare belts laying around. I was able to lift mine with help into the bed of my truck for servicing, but its a pain in the ass.
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Feb 2, 2021 16:57:03 GMT -5
When I was a kid you used to make bank when it snowed. Kids would be all over the place knockin on doors lookin to shovel. I haven't seen a kid in 30 years. Sadly, the last few years its adults looking to make some side coin shoveling and snow blowing, while the kids sit inside playing video games.
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Post by Big L on Feb 2, 2021 17:17:52 GMT -5
Don’t buy Ariens?
I got a Craftsman. Shoots snow 15’ no problem. Starts up every year no problems. Change the oil. Make sure you use Sta-bil with your gas (that’s a whole discussion unto itself).
Neighbor has a Honda. Even better. Throws 25’. Starts right up.
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Post by Big L on Feb 2, 2021 17:19:29 GMT -5
When I was a kid you used to make bank when it snowed. Kids would be all over the place knockin on doors lookin to shovel. I haven't seen a kid in 30 years. I saw a dude standing on a corner in the snow today with a sign. “Homeless hungry please help god bless”. how about taking $10 of your collection, buy a shovel, and go make some $ to feed yourself.
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Post by 32Green on Feb 2, 2021 17:21:46 GMT -5
Been awhile but i seem to recall a rubber friction wheel not engaging because of out of adjustment=no wheels turning. Also, if that shear pin was broke im guessing you would have known for sure about it when you hit something. Good luck. Ha, I saw this vid..is it me or is there a step or two missing?
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Post by 32Green on Feb 2, 2021 17:29:13 GMT -5
Don’t buy Ariens? I got a Craftsman. Shoots snow 15’ no problem. Starts up every year no problems. Change the oil. Make sure you use Sta-bil with your gas (that’s a whole discussion unto itself). Neighbor has a Honda. Even better. Throws 25’. Starts right up. I actually replaced a crafstman with an Ariens, no problems until today. I'm very familiar with the gas issues and do use stabil and seafoam as well. dammit
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Post by frostlich on Feb 2, 2021 18:31:35 GMT -5
Been awhile but i seem to recall a rubber friction wheel not engaging because of out of adjustment=no wheels turning. Also, if that shear pin was broke im guessing you would have known for sure about it when you hit something. Good luck. Ha, I saw this vid..is it me or is there a step or two missing? Ha..ya. prolly depending...whether you have a cable/lever/etc Im guessing yours is driven by a friction disc/wheel and plate. If those don't come in contact then no friction=no wheel turn. Video would be better if it explained how the friction drive worked. Then again I can't figure out how to buy Theta...so. Oh..and dont stick your hands in the chute or auger! My neighbor back in the day had a snow blower on the back of his tractor. Sucked up his dachshund while he was drunk. It lived.
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Post by Hotman on Feb 2, 2021 19:04:03 GMT -5
So I awoke early and trudged through the snow to get the Ariens Snowblower I bought a few years back. Automatic start, sweet. Starts right up. Put it into gear, press the handle. Nada. Nothing. Wheels wont budge, locked even. Couldnt even push it. Four hours of shoveling later... Every neighbor: Hey where's your snowblower?!!! F UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Brotha green.... long ball, but did you check the emergency brake?! Also.... how many neighbors you Got?
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