Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > 1986 ariens 8 hp tecumseh snow machine
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Shryp
Location: Cleveland, OH
Joined: Jul 26, 2010
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Re: 1986 ariens 8 hp tecumseh snow machine
Reply #1 Sep 26, 2013 6:40 pm |
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Ariens bought Gravely quite a few years ago. I have noticed a lot of parts from both machines has the same part number so I am sure they are the same exact part. As for what belts to get, any belt of the correct size should work. The drive belt probably isn't too critical as there isn't a lot of force on it, but for the auger attachment belt make sure to get a heavy duty Kevlar reinforced belt that specifies it is for clutching, high torque or OPE applications. $42 is probably a bit expensive, but not overly. Regular belts would probably cost $5-10 and Kevlar belts are probably about $10-$20. Most of those chain systems in the Ariens drive were adjustable. It isn't really noticeable with all the dirt, grease and washers under there, but if you loosen the nuts on both ends of the sprocket there should be a slot in the frame so you can loosen or tighten the chains.
This message was modified Sep 26, 2013 by Shryp
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