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newtonian
Location: Windsor CT
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2011 Ariens Model ST24DLE (921017) Changes
Original Message Aug 2, 2011 9:34 pm |
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Just bought an Ariens ST24DLE, Model 921017. Seems a good deal at $1200 new, being delivered from new incoming stock in two weeks. Is it being replaced by something else soon.... will there be a newer model with improvements worthwhile waiting for? I think what I bought was a good choice. Very easy maneuverability is prime concern. Was it?
This message was modified Aug 9, 2011 by newtonian
2012 Ariens ST24DLE
Semi Retired Ariens 9526 in active reserve
Unknown vintage 5HP Ariens to restore
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Snowmann
Joined: Dec 3, 2003
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Re: 2011 Ariens Model ST24DLE (921017) Changes
Reply #5 Aug 20, 2011 1:59 pm |
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Was delivered today, serial number starts with 036xxx and it's the newer model for sure.
Quite an impressive machine! Was able to nimbly do tight figure 8's in the yard and the controls are a cinch to use. It's well balanced on the wheels, and if snowmann's checking up on this, the only recommendation I'd have is to add a throttle control on the dash or at least a means of quickly shutting it down, and to include a power cord.
Two questions. The manual states it has dual belts. Do they do the same thing... ie making it fail safe for awhile if one breaks, or is it for transferring adequate power or both? And can a throttle control be added?
All in all a happy camper here! I don't believe a remote throttle can be added without significant modification to the engine. The dual belts share the load so they don't slip or elongate under sustained maximum load. Continuous slippage can reduce the impeller speed 5-10% affecting performance. The heat generated from this reduces the belt life. The tensile cord elongation from overloading a single belt also reduces belt tension and amplifies the aforementioned problem necessitating more frequent maintenance adjustments. Once the continued elongation unseats or snaps a tensile cord, the belt is not long for this world. That said, the dual auger belt system adds significant robustness to the machine.
This message was modified Aug 20, 2011 by Snowmann
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mmiguy
Joined: Sep 15, 2010
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Re: 2011 Ariens Model ST24DLE (921017) Changes
Reply #7 Sep 2, 2011 12:55 pm |
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Can you retrofit a 2010/2011 to the new control system/dash? Does it use the same handles from the base to the control panel?
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mmiguy
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Re: 2011 Ariens Model ST24DLE (921017) Changes
Reply #10 Sep 19, 2011 10:04 am |
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I have a last year platinum 24 as well. Not real happy with the rotational chute control either. I think they should offer a rebuild kit as it just isn't precise and flops around. I'd be interested in making changes if I knew what to change. I bought Ariens after using them my whole life. When I finally get in a position to buy a new one I find myself in this position. This isn't the cheap model, I shouldn't have issues. If it was an adjustment, it wouldn't have been redesigned. What should be done with this?
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