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

I am considering purchasing an Ariens 7524E.  However, I would like a light.  The first model in the Ariens lineup with a light is a 926LE.  The 926LE is more snow blower than I need.  It is rather large as well.  I am partial to Ariens because I had an Ariens older 1962 or 65 unit that I had purchased about 6 years ago.  However it tires were worn and it had starting problems.  I figured if that Ariens product lasted this long then I should be well served by new Ariens unit.

Is the 7524E a decent unit for the money?  Dealers in the area are asking MSRP.  I have seen some posts that Ariens has cheapened the Compact & Deluxe units to sell in Home Depot.  Is there any truth to this?  Back to my original question:  Can the 7524E configured with the Tecumseh 7.5 OVH engine be retrofitted with a light?  Tecumseh's site mentions that the OHV engines can be fitted with an optional: "18 Watt A.C. Lighting Alternator, 3 Amp. D.C./5 Amp. A.C. ".  Is this a factory install only?  Thanks in advance for any assistance.  Steve

We use a five LED bicycle lamp. In fact it's usually on my bike as there are usually street lights where we live, jut one dark ally. I also have a headlamp I use for camping, 3 LEDs.

Keep it inside until you start, if the batteries get cold the battery output goes down.

Not as bright as the Halogen light kit, but gets the job done.