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

I just swapped a 3-year-old Toro 1128 OXE for an Ariens 1332LE (924128)...because I wanted/needed a larger machine.  Can anyone date this Ariens?  It appears to have very little usage (scraper blade is almost unmarked, chute has just a few marks).  The Toro is a great machine, but I really need the extra size. 

Well???  Did I just blow it????   Go ahead, I can take it...

Snowmann:

Have you heard of any reliability issues with the 13 h.p. ohv Tecumseh?  I looked at a used Ariens 1336 and the engine had very obvious evidence of being apart either several times or worked on by a sloppy mechanic.  That's the main reason I passed up buying it.  After reading several other posts about the  problems with the 1336, I'm  sure that was the right decision.   

Snowmann wrote:
Could you please elaborate ?  My 9526DLE is also too fast in first gear.  What can be
turned, the engine pulley ?

Paul

borat wrote:
Nothing excessive or unusual. A few throttles that would loosen and not hold a few years back. A good engine for sure.

PK

pvrp wrote:
Yeah.

Did you try to adjust the shift rod trunion ? Not sure about the 926,XXX models, but on the multi-speed Compacts you can adjust the trunion 4 turns or so to slow the unit before wheel torque becomes a problem.

PK

Snowmann wrote:
If you mean moving the friction wheel closer to the center of the drive plate I did do this and it helped a bit
but not enough for my taste.  The side effect was that  2nd reverse can no longer be engaged , something
is stopping the friction disk from moving over enough (though 1st reverse is now probably close to what was
2nd reverse).  I haven't had a chance to open the machine up and see what it is.   In first forward there must
now be quite a bit of sideways movement to the contact patch on  the rubber, which can't be much good for it.

I'd like a big reduction in speed.  I could live with losing the top two or three forward speeds if it would buy
me a good strong creep speed.  I'm regularly facing one to three feet of snow since my cottage is on a mountain
and I don't get to go there more than every other week.  I'll take a look a the drive pulley and do some math.

Even in town the only time I use fifth or sixth gear is to cross the street.

Paul

I'm not sure it would be a good idea to get too crazy with the engine pulley. If you go too far, you'll reduce belt life and/or possibly cause the belt to jump. A different length belt may also be required.

There is a track drive kit that would slow the unit down (40%), but it's pricey and may also have some other attributes you're not looking for.

PK

Snowmann wrote:
I'd forgotten that I could turn this machine into a DLET with the kit, which would be very nice speed
and traction-wise. I was originally looking at one but went for wheels because I have to clear an
elaborate wheelchair ramp which has hairpin turns in places.   Still the tracks may be the best
solution.  Thanks.

Paul