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Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: Questions about set-up of new snow blower

Re: Questions about set-up of new snow blower
#1 Dec 14, 2008 11:24 am

pvrp wrote:

Just about any grease should do as long as it says something to the order of being
waterproof on the container. Marine, agriculture, snowmobile grease. I coat just
about everything inside that is not painted with the stuff (keep it away from the rubber
friction disk and its drive plate, and the belts and pulleys).

Paul

Thanks Paul. I'll have to go pick up some grease today. Is this the case with all snow blowers or just this one?

Thanks again,

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: Questions about set-up of new snow blower

Re: Questions about set-up of new snow blower
#2 Dec 14, 2008 11:21 am

goofienewfie wrote:

lol... I am? haha.. I guess sort of now that I had my experience with my ariens rusting. There is definitely things you should do to prevent it from happening, cause once it does its a hell of a lot more work to stop it and get it back in shape....

Wow GN if I had to have known the SB was going to be that much work, I would have gotten a new shovel instead... ;-)

Looks like I got my work cut out for me next summer. I don't know if you're still here on the Island or not but yesterday it was 18 degrees her in Mt. Pearl. SO, I might have some time to get it greased a bit yet. Without taking anything apart is there anywhere I can and should grease before the snow comes?

Thanks for your help...much appreciated.

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: Questions about set-up of new snow blower

Re: Questions about set-up of new snow blower
#3 Dec 12, 2008 11:45 am

pvrp wrote:

The user's manual that came with your machine includes instruction for setup
and also for adjustment and maintenance. Going through the list of adjustments
should cover most of what needs doing.    A cable can be loose when the
function isn't engaged, just make sure you adjust it according to the manual.

Thanks Paul for your advice. I did read the manual and the instructions appear to be for maintenance purposes. I wasn't sure if it was all adjusted to spec before leaving the factory.

Oiling and greasing as much of your machine as you feel like, especially inside
the wheel hubs, will help it last a long time and make it easier to work on when
the time comes for maintenance.

I noticed in the manual that the machine required significant oiling and greasing but I did not see any grease nipples. How do you apply it?

And you're supposed to change the oil after two hours of operation to clean out
any bits of metal from the manufacturing and the break-in of the engine.

Yeah I noticed that and will be sure to change it as required.   I'm brand new here and noticed a thread re: rusting of their Ariens. Is there something I should do to prevent this from happening? Any particular product?

Thanks again for your help.

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Questions about set-up of new snow blower

Questions about set-up of new snow blower
#4 Dec 11, 2008 9:00 pm

I just purchased a new Ariens 927LE and assembled it myself. That part was easy. However, is there any fine tuning or adjustment to the clutches or anything that's necessary? I fired it up last week just to make sure it is up and ready for the snow when it comes (about 200mm of rain this past two weeks here on the Island. (NL). It started ok and when put in gear traveled both forward and backwards. I was a little worried because the cables coming from the handelbars to the blower itself. They appear to be really loose (almost dangling). Is that normal?

TIA

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: Please Help with Snow Blower Selection: Ariens vs Simplicity

Re: Please Help with Snow Blower Selection: Ariens vs Simplicity
#5 Dec 11, 2008 7:05 pm

"I just assembled a 9526DLE out of its box."

Me too. It is very simple even for the those who are not mechanically inclined. You unfold the handlebars and put in 4 bolts. Then you put on the chute (2 bolts). Using needle nose pliers I poped off the cotter pin, put the chute handle on, and that's it. All and all about 20 min including reading the instructions (which aren't that great). This is my first SB'er and I bought it to ward off the snow...So far it's been working like a charm..10' C yesterday and 13'C and raining today.