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Re: What is your favorite way to prevent snow from building up in the auger?
#1 Jan 21, 2010 2:24 pm |
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VERY interesting and intriguing replies... I just looked up "impeller kit" and it looks like a good solution but for a different problem. The chute and impeller do not clog, it is within the auger itself... the spaces between the auger blades fill with snow so that there is very little blade left to grab the snow. It still clears snow, but not nearly as efficiently (as I'm sure you can imagine). The impeller and chute are clear. In fact, if I got that kit it would be throwing snow into my neighbor's yard!! Regarding wax... what kind of do you use? Ski wax? Is there a trick to applying it? |
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What is your favorite way to prevent snow from building up in the auger?
#2 Jan 21, 2010 12:31 pm |
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With wet snow, the auger tends to get packed with snow. I have found that spraying the auger and impeller with WD-40 before I get started helps immensely. I've used cooking spray but it doesn't last as long as WD-40. What other solutions do you use? |
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Re: Ariens ST11528LE light doesn't work
#3 Jan 21, 2010 12:28 pm |
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Re: Ariens ST11528LE light doesn't work
#4 Jan 20, 2010 11:06 pm |
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Thank you both for your suggestions - I removed the bulb and could see that the filament was broken, so the mystery is solved. We got a foot of snow today so can't get to an auto parts store to get another one so I guess I won't be able to move any snow after dark. I cleared everything just in time, so I'll be able to take another run at it in the morning if we get more overnight as predicted. Thanks again Dave |
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Re: Ariens ST11528LE engine stops for no apparent reason
#5 Jan 20, 2010 11:02 pm |
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Thank you - I looked at the gas cap and didn't see any vents to clog, so I called Ariens and spent over an hour on hold... finally got a guy who told me that the tank vents through the threads on the cap, so I just had it on to tight. We got a foot of snow today and I went out there with the gas cap snug but not tight... had no problem!! I appreciate your quick response. Dave |
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