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racingbuff

Location: Central NY
Joined: Dec 26, 2004
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Have I missed something?
Original Message Jan 28, 2005 10:49 pm

I've been reading several posts that talk about breaking in procedures for Ariens Snowblowers and I'm confused. I read the manual and all I see is that the oil needs to be changed after 2 hours of use. Am I missing another piece of instruction material? The machine runs great and I hate to change anything but I sure want to do what needs doing so as not to take a change of voiding the warranty.

If I'm supposed to do additional maintenance please let me know what it is. I've got about 2 hours on it now and the oil change is on the agenda for the weekend.

This message was modified Jan 28, 2005 by racingbuff

Ariens 926DLE Snowblower; Scotts Lawn Tractor; Stihl Leaf Blower; Poulan 18" Chainsaw, John Deere A105 Lawn Tractor

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MountainMan

Overpowered is Usually Adequate

Location: Connecticut
Joined: Feb 19, 2003
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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #1 Jan 28, 2005 11:00 pm

Dealers usually " RUn In " the belts and drive system for 10-15 minutes. They then re-adjust them to account for any stretching and initail belt wear.

Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc

ChrisS

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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #2 Jan 28, 2005 11:02 pm

You asked for it?....Kiss your posts good bye....

It's much more fun this way.....

This message was modified Jan 28, 2005 by ChrisS

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.

racingbuff

Location: Central NY
Joined: Dec 26, 2004
Points: 7

Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #3 Jan 28, 2005 11:08 pm

Thanks Mountainman. I bought mine from a dealer not a big box store so I assume this was done. I think that other than the oil change I'll leave everything alone for now.

Ariens 926DLE Snowblower; Scotts Lawn Tractor; Stihl Leaf Blower; Poulan 18" Chainsaw, John Deere A105 Lawn Tractor

MountainMan

Overpowered is Usually Adequate

Location: Connecticut
Joined: Feb 19, 2003
Points: 1564

Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #4 Jan 28, 2005 11:11 pm

Ive adjusted my belts once since i bought the machine. Might be due again. ANY belt streches under heavy load, and Ive been moving a lot of snow ( for the area, were over 50% above normal) latly.

Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc

MountainMan

Overpowered is Usually Adequate

Location: Connecticut
Joined: Feb 19, 2003
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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #5 Jan 28, 2005 11:18 pm

Quit HIJACKING A PRODUCTIVE< INFORMITIVE THREAD.......

Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #6 Jan 28, 2005 11:21 pm

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Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

MountainMan

Overpowered is Usually Adequate

Location: Connecticut
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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #7 Jan 28, 2005 11:22 pm

AJace wrote:

I believe that was directed to you SnowRemover.

Bingo

Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #8 Jan 28, 2005 11:40 pm

One thing that happens to me is if I delete everything in my post, then click post I don't have the ability to come back even after I click edit and put more in. Chris, do you mind deleteing everything pertaining to SnowShovler in this thread so it doesn't look wrong?

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

ChrisS

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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #9 Jan 28, 2005 11:42 pm

I am sorry, at this point no.

I have to stand by my principles and do it manually.

I am a man of my word.

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ChrisS

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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #10 Jan 28, 2005 11:49 pm

I was angry when I made my first post. This is very unpleasant for me.

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SnowRemover

Toro 828LXE

Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #11 Jan 28, 2005 11:51 pm

ChrisS wrote:

I was angry at my first post. This is very unpleasant for me.

But its a pleasure for me to see my posts deleted, when all I said was check the belt after 50 hours of usage.

--SnowRemover

It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!
--Friedrich Nietzsche

ChrisS

Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.

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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #12 Jan 28, 2005 11:55 pm

SnowRemover wrote:

But its a pleasure for me to see my posts deleted, when all I said was check the belt after 50 hours of usage.

--SnowRemover

This post I will quote and leave for all to see you as you are....

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TheKneebiter

Joined: Oct 22, 2004
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Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #13 Jan 28, 2005 11:56 pm

come on guys. wake up and go to sleep

SnowRemover

Toro 828LXE

Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139

Re: Have I missed something?
Reply #14 Jan 30, 2005 11:00 am

Am I getting an apology for the treatment I took on this thread?

While I'm glad my posts are no longer being deleted (for what reason I still don't know), I think deleting my posts for answering a users question is a bit out of line.

--SnowRemover

It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!
--Friedrich Nietzsche

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