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mmiguy
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Trying to decide... Ariens Platinum 24" vs Toro 826 OXE
Original Message Sep 15, 2010 11:30 pm |
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Really these units are similar, but if you ask a dealer you'd think they were exact opposites. Never used a lever traction system like the Toro, but did briefly try the auto trac on the Ariens. I live 1/2 hr from Brillion WI and really do feel an attraction to Ariens, but that is another issue... Help me out guys! I'll be pissed if I choose wrong. Price is the same.
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mmr_tiggy
Joined: Dec 6, 2010
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Re: Trying to decide... Ariens Platinum 24" vs Toro 826 OXE
Reply #17 Dec 6, 2010 2:27 pm |
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Slinger, So how did you make out with the Ariens? I just purchased a Deluxe 28 with the 250cc briggs motor and it does the same damn thing! I very much do not car for the backfiring. I don't think it is good for the engine or my ears. Have you pursued Briggs or HD any farther to see whether you should get a new motor or did you return your machine? I am really considering returning the machine and probably getting the deluxe 30, the platinum 28, or possible a john deere. (i'm dealing at my local john deere) Looking forward to hearing from you. thanks
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NotMoneyGuy
Location: Toronto & north of
Joined: Nov 10, 2010
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Re: Trying to decide... Ariens Platinum 24" vs Toro 826 OXE
Reply #18 Dec 6, 2010 8:26 pm |
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Well, I need to add my $.02 since I just took delivery of an Ariens Platinum 24 a few days ago. Purchased online through HD, and set up and delivered by an Ariens dealer who is 80 miles away..... The bolts that hold the chute mounting rod (1" square steel tubing) were tightened so as to crush the tubing. ...... I am going to call Ariens today to see what they have to say about all of this (good luck, right?) I think that your dealer is to blame for that one, not the Ariens factory. I had to put that piece on in the assembly of my boxed Deluxe 28.
Ariens Deluxe 28 921022  WI, USA -- Poulan PRO PR621ES 208 cm3  961880002-00
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mmr_tiggy
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Re: Trying to decide... Ariens Platinum 24" vs Toro 826 OXE
Reply #19 Dec 6, 2010 8:39 pm |
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NotMoneyGuy,
Your signature says you own a Dulex 28, does your machine backfire when you idle down from operating speed?
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NotMoneyGuy
Location: Toronto & north of
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Re: Trying to decide... Ariens Platinum 24" vs Toro 826 OXE
Reply #20 Dec 6, 2010 9:20 pm |
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NotMoneyGuy,
Your signature says you own a Dulex 28, does your machine backfire when you idle down from operating speed? It has done it once or twice. I will try to slowly turn down the speed as mentioned above. Edit: Here is a B&S FAQ link.
This message was modified Dec 6, 2010 by NotMoneyGuy
Ariens Deluxe 28 921022 WI, USA -- Poulan PRO PR621ES 208 cm3 961880002-00
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mml4
Snow is good,
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Re: Trying to decide... Ariens Platinum 24" vs Toro 826 OXE
Reply #21 Dec 8, 2010 8:56 am |
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Slinger- Backfiring is caused by the winter fuel and the overlean fixed jet that the govt. requires in today's standards. In the motorcycle community when Harley was using the fixed jet Kehin carbs on the Evo Block ead engines in the early 80's it was standard practice to use a carburetor jetting ream in order to richen the mixture and the backfire and blueing of the exhaust pipes diminished. Harley eventually went to computer controlled fuel injection which is not an option for us. On blowers as the engine breaks in the problem will diminish a little but it is something we have to learn to live with.You certainly haven't gotten a "lemon" and will enjoy good service from your machine. Just a point of interest- When the ope engine manufacturers were first forced to go to fixed jets by the govt. many of us who bought Tecumseh powered units spent the $80 for the old style adjustable jet carb which were still available for the snow engines and the lean run issues went away. Since Briggs had been out of the snow market for about 30 years the new design they introduced for blowers had a new carb with no old ajustable variant available that would fit. The result is if you got a Briggs you just have to deal with those issues. Interestingly some Briggs owners will report none of these issues with their fixed jet units. This can be explained by the gas available where they live and the altitude at which the engine performs . Honda's don't experience this problem because they manufacture their carbs with several sized fixed jets available.They usually match the engines to the area in which they are sold. I have a pressure washer with a GX Honda that I boought off the net(not from a local dealer).It back fired like crazy until I got my hands on a high altitude jet (rich mixture)and then the problem went away. Marc
This message was modified Dec 9, 2010 by mml4
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Re: Trying to decide... Ariens Platinum 24" vs Toro 826 OXE
Reply #25 Dec 14, 2010 8:34 pm |
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Slinger- Backfiring is caused by the winter fuel and the overlean fixed jet that the govt. requires in today's standards. In the motorcycle community when Harley was using the fixed jet Kehin carbs on the Evo Block ead engines in the early 80's it was standard practice to use a carburetor jetting ream in order to richen the mixture and the backfire and blueing of the exhaust pipes diminished. Harley eventually went to computer controlled fuel injection which is not an option for us. On blowers as the engine breaks in the problem will diminish a little but it is something we have to learn to live with.You certainly haven't gotten a "lemon" and will enjoy good service from your machine. Just a point of interest- When the ope engine manufacturers were first forced to go to fixed jets by the govt. many of us who bought Tecumseh powered units spent the $80 for the old style adjustable jet carb which were still available for the snow engines and the lean run issues went away. Since Briggs had been out of the snow market for about 30 years the new design they introduced for blowers had a new carb with no old ajustable variant available that would fit. The result is if you got a Briggs you just have to deal with those issues. Interestingly some Briggs owners will report none of these issues with their fixed jet units. This can be explained by the gas available where they live and the altitude at which the engine performs . Honda's don't experience this problem because they manufacture their carbs with several sized fixed jets available.They usually match the engines to the area in which they are sold. I have a pressure washer with a GX Honda that I boought off the net(not from a local dealer).It back fired like crazy until I got my hands on a high altitude jet (rich mixture)and then the problem went away. Marc No problems with my B&S. It even has a fixed wide open throttle and never backfires. I always use Stabil treated premium fuel. EDIT: At about 3K feet elevation as well.
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