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newtonian

Location: Windsor CT
Joined: Dec 12, 2004
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Ariens broke during second use - need help
Original Message Jan 6, 2005 8:12 pm

Have an Ariens ST 8526LE which broke the second storm it was used in.

Was wonderful to use the first time. Second storm was about 4" snow followed by rain - real heavy stuff.

Don't know if the chute was clogging from the slushy snow and it then broke, or if it broke first and then clogged as I moved forward. The impeller is stuck and there's nothing apparent holding it. The augers rotate on the shaft about 1/8", the belt is intact and engages when the handlebar lever is pressed. It smoked a bit from under the belt cover when this problem first occoured. The shaft as seen under the black plastic belt cover does not turn where it leaves the belt pulley area. I cannot rotate the augers when it's parked (and of course, off).

It's a chore+ to get this to the dealer. His only words of wisdom were to bring it in. Any help on what to look for would be appreciated.

2012 Ariens ST24DLE
Semi Retired Ariens 9526 in active reserve
Unknown vintage 5HP Ariens to restore

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faithfulFrank

He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep
to gain what he cannot lose....

Location: Batavia, N.Y.
Joined: Jan 20, 2004
Points: 1067

Re: Ariens broke during second use - need help
Reply #7 Jan 8, 2005 8:34 am

Great to see snowmann over here!
Welcome Paul!!

Frank D.

Ariens 1332DLE Pro, Exmark 52" HP ZTR, Gardian Generac generator, Shindiawa T230 Excell/Honda PW, Craftsman rototiller, Favorite IPE- My Mac + Ipod- No Windoze for me!

Emmo

Joined: May 22, 2003
Points: 1065

Re: Ariens broke during second use - need help
Reply #8 Jan 8, 2005 3:19 pm

Great to see snowmann over here!
Welcome Paul!!

Frank D.

Yes Welcome Paul, thanks for your continues input. It's very valuable!!

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