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ALIFREDO
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ARIENS 924DLE vs. ARIENS 927LE
Original Message Oct 30, 2008 2:40 pm |
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I've got a flat driveway that's approx 75' in length. Do I really need the automnatic traction control on the 924DLE or is the Fingerttip Remote Lock/Unlokck on the 927LE adequate? How about for a woman to operate? Manay thanks!
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coasteray
El Toro! 1028 LXE
Tecumseh 358cc
10hp
Location: NE Washington State
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Re: ARIENS 924DLE vs. ARIENS 927LE
Reply #10 Nov 11, 2008 3:29 pm |
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The trigger on the Simplicity releases one wheel only. It's incredible how easily the machine (any machine) will turn with just one wheel engaged. I had two old Craftsman machines that had the pins on the wheels. They were both kept perpetually in two wheel drive for the entire time I owned them. It was a wrestling match for twenty years. Still a lot easier than shoveling tons upon tons of snow. If you find the machine you have a bit too much to handle, you should seriously look at getting something with a trigger release. Now that I have one with it, I'm spoiled. As well equipped as the Simplicity is, this has to be one of it's best features. Borat, I've been wondering about your Simplicity. As you keep moving along forward, can you squeeze your trigger and instantly go into the one-wheel operation (unlike the Ariens 927LE, where you apparently have to stop before squeezing the lever to re-position the blower, then squeeze again to re-engage both wheels to move again--info is from their manual)? If you CAN keep moving while using the trigger, then I assume left-turning is fairly simple, but is it difficult to keep it going straight with only one wheel, and then what about turning right? Wouldn't that be sort of hard with the right wheel going full speed?
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borat
 
Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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Re: ARIENS 924DLE vs. ARIENS 927LE
Reply #11 Nov 11, 2008 5:18 pm |
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Borat, I've been wondering about your Simplicity. As you keep moving along forward, can you squeeze your trigger and instantly go into the one-wheel operation (unlike the Ariens 927LE, where you apparently have to stop before squeezing the lever to re-position the blower, then squeeze again to re-engage both wheels to move again--info is from their manual)? If you CAN keep moving while using the trigger, then I assume left-turning is fairly simple, but is it difficult to keep it going straight with only one wheel, and then what about turning right? Wouldn't that be sort of hard with the right wheel going full speed? The wheel release mechanism is a cogged coupler. When engaged, the cogs are coupled together. Like splaying your fingers on each hand then putting your fingers together, end to end. While under load, it is difficult to disengage the cogs. Therefore, it is not recommended to release/engage the wheel while under load. The strain on the cable will cause problems sooner or later. I have however done it although not purposely. It will disengage under load but reluctantly. The best method is to stop the machine, disengage/engage the wheel and continue with the job.
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