I posted my initial concerns in this post, which since then seems to have lost some replies(?):
http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/discussions/2187-0-1.html
Anyway, Ariens has not been very responsive, answering only one of my two emails - saying only that the exhaust needs to blow out the side and they will have their engineering dept "look into" my concerns. I suspect they don't have much desire to modify the standard crate engine they install in their machines that have differential pins in the left wheels. Maybe they expect us to shut off the engine prior to engaging the lock? And prior to disengaging it?
If you care to rattle their cage, feel free to contact them here. Please use this form since it provides spaces to list your model/ serial number and other info.
http://www.ariens.com/customer_service/contact_us/
John
This message was modified Jan 19, 2005 by JohnEDavies