Ariens 1028 - won't drive forward or reverse; auger works great

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kentkildea

Joined: Jan 11, 2009
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Ariens 1028 - won't drive forward or reverse; auger works great
Original Message Jan 12, 2009 8:41 am

I have an Ariens 1028 that just recently quit moving forward or reverse, although the auger still functions perfectly. When you hold the left lever and have the unit in gear it actually acts as if you have the breaks on and if you don't hold the lever while in gear you can physical push the unit either forward or back. The unit is far to bulky to not utilize a drive wheel; any suggestions?

pvrp

Joined: Nov 14, 2008
Points: 151

Re: Ariens 1028 - won't drive forward or reverse; auger works great
Reply #6 Jan 12, 2009 11:29 pm

bbwb wrote:

Search the posts here for "Redesigned chain tensioner". I too had the same problem...the damn chain is too long and gets caught on the bottom cross member. If you don't shorten the chain, you can add a third pulley to take up the slack.

I don't need them, but your pictures in that thread are gone.

Paul

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