Would I benefit from added weights?

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Would I benefit from added weights?
Original Message Jan 11, 2005 8:04 pm

On my Ariens 824, not me. I already have too much on my bod. I have read on the forum about a weight kit, would that alleviate my having to pull up on the handlebars the whole time I am walking my snowblower. That gets tiring but unless I do it, the walk just doesn't get clean.

Ariens 824 Sno Thro, Toro 18" Gas Trimmer, Craftsman 3.5 HP 9" Edger/Trimmer, Echo SRM230 Trimmer/Brush Cutter, Toro 21" Recycler II Mower, Craftsman 8.5 HP Chipper/Shredder, Craftsman 25cc GAs Blower/Vac, Husky Y1000 Air Compressor, Homelite EZ ChainSaw, Husky Chain Saw

bbwb

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Location: NE Minnesota
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Re: Would I benefit from added weights?
Reply #11 Jan 12, 2005 4:56 pm

bmwe0692:

I still think that putting a loose item on the front of the machine is more work than it is worth. If I had to do it over again, I would get a 1/2" x 4" x 24"+- piece of plate steel, drill the holes and paint to match. That should be more than enough weight to make it go. After digging into the lower drive train and seeing the rinky dink configuration,(Ariens 1028 deluxe #924116) I believe that it would self destruct with any more stresses added. The chain tensioner system was designed by accountants and not engineers!

As I mentioned on WTB site, when it is off warranty, I am going to redo this properly.

bbwb

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