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

I bought this machine because I needed a rugged machine that would last me. I would rather purchase a "Tim Taylor" machine rather than fuss with an inferior one. This beast has 13hp, 36" wide, locking diff, heated hand grips, light, elec start, ect.... I have a 100 foot paved driveway. It has snowed 4 times since I purchased it, and it has broke down on me 3 times.  everything from a factory recall that i wasnt notified of, so it burned belts (4)!!, to nuts & bolts falling out, chute breaking, auger stops turning, wheels stop driving, etc.... The dealer has a special place for it in his shop that they dont fill when it is at my place. I believe this machine would last forever,  if i dont use it. The dealer stood behind me 100% when I told them enough is enough I wanted something done, money back, or a replacement. Now it has snowed today, 20", I have a bad back and have to shovel while the ariens company sits on my $3000.00. Anybody else have this problem?

Well, AA335 and Borat
In an attempt to get things back where they belong, namely, talking about snowblowers, here goes. Some years ago, I bought a Sears (MTD) 8/26 snowblower. Used it for about 10 years, then sold it, excellent troublefree machine. A couple of years later, I bought the Honda 928(tracks). Doesn't snow a huge amount here, usually, so I kept the Honda for 5 years or so, even though I didn't like it. Bought an Ariens 7524 (small 2stage). Too small when we did get big snow so traded it back to dealer after a few years for 926LE (no diff, no freewheel). Back got worse so I couldn't use it easily. Traded it back to dealer, bought 9526DLE (differential). Got back good dollars for slightly used Ariens from dealer so stayed with Ariens. Used snowblowers are often hard to sell here for a decent dollar because they usually only get used a few times most winters. I looked at Simplicity but couldn't get as much on trade, obviously, because not an Ariens dealer. The Ariens dealer here is excellent so I guess you could say I bought the dealer as much as a snowblower. I intend to keep the 9526DLE for the foreseeable future. I tried to avoid making the above too long and boring. Enjoyed this forum for a few years before posting and will continue to do so in the future.

AA355 seems very concerned about factual accuracy so I can't help pointing out that rabbits aren't rodents, as stated in his post. They are Lagomorphs, a different group altogether. AA335 will probably say I've never really seen a rabbit and don't what I'm talking about.

terrier wrote:

Thanks for the chronology. 

I stand corrected as I do not know this mammal order classification.  Biology or taxonomy is neither my interest or strong suit.  Visually, the rabbit Lagomorphs resembles a rodent, yet it is an herbivore.  They are a rodent in my classification as I like to keep them out of my yard.  They like to feast on my garden.  I know, they have to eat. 

You know your rabbits.   Pardon my ignorance.

....here comes Peter cottentail hoppin down the bunny trail..

iLikeOrange wrote:

Careful Orange, you're dating yourself.  :)

My eyes have long-ago glazed over about this thread.  What was the topic about to begin with, anyway?  My finger isn't strong enough to go back to the top.  I'm going back to Disneyland.

aa335 wrote:

So you remember that eh?...

: >)

I just read the OP from 2007 and my answer is no.

Back on track now.

Orange

Zip a dee doo-dah, zip a dee ay
My, oh my, what a wonderful day.
Plenty of sunshine headed my way.
Zip a dee doo-dah, zip a dee ay

Mister bluebird on my shoulder
It's the truth, it's actual.
Everything is satisfactual.

Zip a dee doo-dah, zip a dee ay
Wonderful feelin'.
Wonderful day.

" :^)

cloggedchute wrote:
Yep this was my same problem, couldn't believe how loose the belt was.  Supposed to get 4-8 inches of snow by Wednesday morning so I'm looking forward to seeing it throw the snow 40 or more feet like it used to.  Thank You very much for making this post Cloggedchute!  :)