So today I woke up to a beautiful White Christmas. Did the presents, coffee, and breakfast, and headed out to maybe 5" of fresh powder. This is the 3rd time using the machine. The problem is I leave trails on each side of the cage w/ every pass. Speed does not seem to matter. Even in first gear, and again, only 5" of snow, I leave trails. I tried one pass of taking maybe an 8" wide path and it still kicked out snow to the far side. I'm at a loss. It almost seems like the auger is churning it too agressively and spitting it forward. The impellar is throwing fine - 35 to 40' I would guess. But it is very aggravating to have to keep retracing my tracks to clean up the lines.
Any ideas? I bought it from a local Ariens dealer and they said they will check it no problem. I went with the 24" as it fits in my garage better, but am sensing it may be too heavy duty a machine for a slim 24" path. I never had this issue w/ my older 29" Crafstman.
On the plus side, these Ariens are super heavy duty. The automatic traction control is sensation. I can turn the machine with one hand, and thus rotate the chute even while turning. Definitely the best feature of the machine.
Merry Christmas everyone!
