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I got to try new blower today
Original Message Jan 17, 2005 10:30 am |
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We got about an inch of snow today (just north of Baltimore). I knew it was too little snow to need the blower, but I wanted to try my new Ariens 8526LE blower. So I shoveled (pushed) snow into piles and fired up the Ariens just to try it. Now the Ariens is new, and I'm new to snow blowers. It was fun to watch the snow fly. But what bothers me is that it seemed to get stuck easily. And I was on the level part of my parking pad. I can't imagine going up my incline without locking both wheels. And then it would be a bear to turn. Does this seem right? I was expecting better traction. Any suggestions? Thanks
Ariens 8526LE, Cub Cadet 2185 LT, Troy Bilt 8hp 5550 Watt Generator
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ChrisS
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Re: I got to try new blower today
Reply #4 Jan 17, 2005 7:13 pm |
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May I add to the others fine thoughts that the first time you use a snowblower, anyone for that matter, there is a learning curve. Use it a few times before becoming discouraged. Welcome to the forum. C
Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.
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Location: Kingsville, MD
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Re: I got to try new blower today
Reply #5 Jan 18, 2005 7:54 pm |
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Thanks for the help guys. I guess is a learning curve. Sounds like I'll be able to 'practice' again this weekend. Thanks again for the suggestions.
Ariens 8526LE, Cub Cadet 2185 LT, Troy Bilt 8hp 5550 Watt Generator
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REguy
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Re: I got to try new blower today
Reply #8 Jan 19, 2005 11:16 pm |
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Try pushing down on the handles when coming into a turn so the front of the blower lifts up and spin the machine into your turn. Works well for me with both wheels locked. Toro 826LE, welcome and enjoy the new toy.
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viking
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Re: I got to try new blower today
Reply #9 Feb 11, 2005 1:57 pm |
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If I don't repair my homelite I think I'm going to get something like a Toro
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Ben07
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Re: I got to try new blower today
Reply #10 Feb 11, 2005 3:06 pm |
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Same experience with my 8524le. Hard to turn unless you muscle it around a lot. Also need high gear selection to gather enough snow for it to throw correctly. The learning curve as suggested will help. I sort of get around the manuevering problem by using reverse 2 a lot. I turn completely around and get off to the side of it, hold the lever down, little pressure down on the handle bars while also turning it a little, Then going back into the snow again from the same direction, till I make more room for a wider muscling type thing. You get a partial turn out of it. kinda like taking a break and enjoying the walk. Takes a little longer, but keeps you from workin up a sweat. ben07
This message was modified Feb 11, 2005 by Ben07
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