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mikiewest

Joined: Dec 29, 2007
Points: 262

friction disc
Original Message Oct 21, 2008 8:33 pm

I read that ariens friction disc can shifted on the fly.Is that true and can the others also be shifted on the fly from toro ,simplicity etc.

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don1

"If you search for a perfect friend without faults . . . you will remain friendless"

Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
Joined: Oct 21, 2008
Points: 6

Re: friction disc
Reply #1 Oct 21, 2008 9:44 pm

Yes, the Ariens can be shifted on the fly - not sure about the "others".

coasteray

El Toro! 1028 LXE
Tecumseh 358cc
10hp

Location: NE Washington State
Joined: Mar 3, 2008
Points: 142

Re: friction disc
Reply #2 Nov 7, 2008 5:24 am

Yes, you can shift on the fly, but I was told by a guy who works on snow blowers that it is better to stop and then shift, simply to avoid excessvie wear on the rubber tread that is on one of the two discs. Other than that, there is nothing mechanically wrong with shifting on the fly. You do NOT want to go from forward to reverse, and vice versa. That could cause harm to your system.

El Toro! 1028 LXE - Tecumseh 358cc 10hp Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

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