Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

   I just picked up a new Husqvarna 10527SBE, wanted to get the Ariens 926LE but everyone ran out of them. Looked at the Toro but was over my budget for the features I wanted. I liked my older Areins but it just didnt have the power for the heavier storms and the EOD. Also my drive is single wide 85'+ long, and due to an adjasent drive I have to double blow the snow for about 35 ft. I liked the power steer, and remote hood deflection feature on yhe Husky. Does anyone have this machine and if so has it lived up to your expectations? Im hoping for some snow in the next couple of days to try it out.

Only had maybe 2" of wet snow but took it out anyways.

I started it up and WTF the impeller isnt spining. I take off the belt cover and find the belt off the lower pulley. I had to drop the whole front end assy to get the belt back on. (And yes it was prepped by a "professional dealer"

Then I needed to adjust the skid plates to get scrapper lower, not a complaint, except the cheap bolt snapped. Probebly I used to much tork, after all I was in a pissed off mode still.

Every time I have it in any higher gear than 1st , The front end does a wheelie, way to lite . ( Would a weight bar help)??

I liked the power steering, but wished the chute would rotate atleast another 10 degrees in each direction.

I also never got the power cord with it. Not that I have an outlet to plug it in, just a note

I find the klink pins very easy to remove. In fact to easy that Im afraid they may get knocked off in heavy snow and ice and lose a wheel. Better have spares handy

Did I make a mistake??     Should I have gotten the Ariens 926LE???

Of course its Sunday so I can't call up and scream at my dealer... And Im a little descusted as I write this... Gee doe's it Show

PS: I forgot to mention it was very easy dropping the impeller section to facilitate replacing the belt. It was actually eaiser than replacing belts on my old Ariens ST524 (1989) 

I have  an  Ariens 1128DLE. I put it in "high gear"  at full throttle  today and  engaged the drive. No wheely but
I almost pulled my arms out of their sockets. lol

I have run into a few so called "professional" mechanics  which is why I do all the repairs myself. That way, I never have any problems. If you want it done right, you have to do it yourself.

YK,

What is the story on your Husky blower??

                                           fred

I havent had a chance to get back to the dealers yet. I have calmed down since I posted Sunday, just kind of over reacted.

After replacing the belt it ran fine. I think I just need some operating time to get used to it. It handles a lot different than my old 5hp Ariens.

With out getting into a Proffesional series Ariens, must of the machines seem very similar in and around the same price range.

Hopefully we may have a snow storm last in the week so I can get a chance to try it out again.

Hi:

Well I did a surgical strike at my local Husky dealer and walked away with the 10527SBE for $1070. Including tax and delivery. This is the first time in my 56 years that I have ever stood behind a running snowblower. I just got it and ran it through the 5 inches of snow we have out there right now. I assume it is more Snowblower than I will ever need. Very easy and intuitive to use except for the left power steering lever which is hard to use with the throttle in the left hand. I assume the adjustable thing at the end of the chute is awesome if you never had one. Later today, I'll have to go out and finish the job after the plows come by and I'm gonna run a path around the back yard for the pet greyhound. I'll post after I finish.

Dave

Skilbarton

When you go to blow on a lawn, set the scraper  about 1 to 2 inchs high.

Saves your lawn!!

                          fred 

Just got done w/ 8-10" wet snow, it cut thru like butter. Still having problems getting used to the steering lock levers, I keep grabbing them for wheel and auger activation. Im used to my old Ariens which had bottom levers.

After my drive I then went and did 3 niegbors just for fun.

Going to change the oil this weekend after I let it warm up, to tired and cold to do it now. Also need top make a few cable adjustments, but I guess thats to be expected.

I checked out the Ariens 926DLE with the 9.5 OHV , real sweet w/ the differencial. A heavy duty machine. Just couldnt see spending the extra $500.

YK,

How far did it throw the wet snow???

If you Husky owners will email me, I'll give you the site for the repair manual that you can download for free!!

fonions@comcast.net    

                             Fred

35' + was windy so hard to tell.

http://www.usa.husqvarna.com/   for info and manuals.