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Chuck1
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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New Ariens 11528 suffering from lack of traction
Original Message Jan 27, 2005 5:40 pm |
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I just came in from blowing about 12' of the white stuff. My machine has about 4 hours on it as it's new this year. I'm starting to notice that I have to push it to get it to dig in. Once this evening, on a clear patch of driveway, with the traction clutch engaged, and the unit in reverse, it wouldn't budge till I yanked on it. What could this be? The manual suggests three things: belt, friction disk and speed selector. Anyone have any hunches as to which one of these it might be, if any? Chuck
This message was modified Jan 27, 2005 by Chuck1
Ariens 11528, Yard Machine by MTD 6.0HP Mower, Weed Eater GTI-15, Simoniz S1600 Washer, Weber Silver C.
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Chuck1
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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Re: New Ariens 11528 suffering from lack of traction
Reply #21 Jan 27, 2005 9:24 pm |
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Folks, Thanks to you all for the prompt responces - I really appreciate it! A special thanks to Paul from Ariens. It's too late for me to go at the machine tonight. . .10:50PM here on the island. I'll be sure to try those adjustments tomorrow . I'll let you know how I make out! Cheers, Chuck
Ariens 11528, Yard Machine by MTD 6.0HP Mower, Weed Eater GTI-15, Simoniz S1600 Washer, Weber Silver C.
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terrapin24h
 
The more I learn the less i know
Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
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Re: New Ariens 11528 suffering from lack of traction
Reply #22 Jan 28, 2005 9:25 am |
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I actually had same troublw when mine was new. It was not a matter of wheel to ground (or snow) traction. It was simply a matter of wheel not moving in 1 st speed fwd or revers. If you lift the blower off ground, the wheels would turn. It was NO BIG DEAL. I simply went to owners manual, and followed adjustment procedures spelled out, and then it was fine. I would not call this a defect, just simple adjustment. It may have worked fine when 1st used. After breaking in I readjusted and it was fine again. I am happy. I am sure I would be happy with a toro , simplicity, or other well made machine, but I have NO GRIPES or regrets that I bought the Ariens. I would certainly reccomend them to family or friends. When these things are put together at dealers any more, the proper time is not spent getting all just perfect. That is the price we pay as a society always looking for a better deal. Service is lost. Even local dealers can not spend the time they used to be able to. It is either cut costs to stay competitive, or lose some business. Not everyone is willing to spend top dollar for the best. I bought from my local dealer, but I am sure he could have spent more time prepping it. I don't care what brand. Society as a whole wants it for less. You have to pay one way or another. Some of you will say "I am willing to pay a premium" for the best service. I hear people I work with say the same. We make good money, yet when it comes down to it those same people are ALWAYS looking for the cheapest. They don't practice what they preach, as a whole. jogo-- I couldn't agree more. This past weekend i did things to/with my "lil" 824 that would have broke a lesser machine(in fact my neighbors did break- ended up doin his drive for him). My 824 is no doubt my favorite piece of OPE, and i will always own products from the big orange-A. Funny thing is(and I didn't know this till after i bought mine) all the guys here at work that have SB's have ariens machines of various years. IMO, ariens is a great company, that makes a great product, that has great support after the fact. How many toro engineers post here? simplicity? Honda? craftsman? Remember, Paul posts here not as Paul, but as Paul from ariens. I think it's great that he does that and i think it's great that Ariens allows him to do it.
--chris
2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower
2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower
2001 Ariens 824LE
2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher
2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower
2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
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Chuck1
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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Re: New Ariens 11528 suffering from lack of traction
Reply #24 Jan 30, 2005 7:56 pm |
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Well, I finally got around to trying some of the things you folks suggested, and, it was a snap. All I did was turn the adjusting nut for the traction drive cable one turn clockwise. After I did it I pulled the machine outside, fired her up, put her in L1, engaged the traction clutch and I skied behind it as the machine dragged me down the driveway!! Then I tried reverse, same thing. I put a significant amount of resistance against it as it was backing up and it felt really strong. It's unbelieveable how such a tiny adjestment had such an effect on the machine. Thanks again to all for the comments and assistance. Cheers, Chuck
Ariens 11528, Yard Machine by MTD 6.0HP Mower, Weed Eater GTI-15, Simoniz S1600 Washer, Weber Silver C.
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terrapin24h
The more I learn the less i know
Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
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Re: New Ariens 11528 suffering from lack of traction
Reply #26 Jan 31, 2005 1:40 pm |
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Well, I finally got around to trying some of the things you folks suggested, and, it was a snap. All I did was turn the adjusting nut for the traction drive cable one turn clockwise. After I did it I pulled the machine outside, fired her up, put her in L1, engaged the traction clutch and I skied behind it as the machine dragged me down the driveway!! Then I tried reverse, same thing. I put a significant amount of resistance against it as it was backing up and it felt really strong. It's unbelieveable how such a tiny adjestment had such an effect on the machine. Thanks again to all for the comments and assistance. Cheers, Chuck Chuck, i think you just invented a new sport, Snowblower skiing!!! Hey if the tractor guys can have rally races, the snowblower guys can ski ;)
--chris
2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower
2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower
2001 Ariens 824LE
2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher
2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower
2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
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