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djoc
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Ariens 1124
Original Message May 23, 2005 5:43 pm |
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My snowblower is two years old and I went to move it in the garage. The wheels are locked in place. Any ideas?
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ChrisS
 
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Re: Ariens 1124
Reply #4 May 24, 2005 2:25 pm |
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That snowblower should move freely when the engine is off. Are the handles, both left and right NOT engaged ie down? C
Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.
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djoc
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Re: Ariens 1124
Reply #5 May 24, 2005 5:19 pm |
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The handles are not engaged.
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ChrisS
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Re: Ariens 1124
Reply #6 May 24, 2005 6:46 pm |
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Does it move if it is running? C
Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.
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djoc
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Re: Ariens 1124
Reply #7 May 25, 2005 6:12 pm |
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It moved last storm I used it in (March)
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MountainMan
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Re: Ariens 1124
Reply #8 May 26, 2005 12:27 pm |
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Not sure how mechanical you are, but the Manual and a few simple tools can get you looking into the transmission area, under the rear of machine. Only a few bolts. If your not too handy, consider method below. Two yers old, if there is a problem it should be covered by waranty. or at minimum, get it tuned and serviced for the coming winter.
Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc
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bbwb
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Re: Ariens 1124
Reply #10 May 26, 2005 6:19 pm |
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Hi djoc: I bet I have the answer here....If I had to bet, the excess slack in the chain is bunched up and caught on the bottom cross member. To check this out, tip the snowblower up onto the auger housing with the wheels in the air. Take out the two bolts that hold the bottom cover plate on and remove. Take a look inside and I am willing to bet this is the problem. I too had this happen to me....Ariens claimed that I am the ONLY one that this had occurrance. In my case, I wound up making a new tensioner because of the rinky dink original design. If you do a search for "Redesigned chain tensioner" you will see how I did it. I think it is on page 12 now. Let us know what you find. bbwb |
djoc
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Re: Ariens 1124
Reply #13 May 27, 2005 1:41 pm |
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Thanks for the ideas. I will check it out once I can get my mechanically brother in law over.
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