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Re: Stepped up to the pump today - Ariens 927LE
#1 Jan 11, 2009 10:43 am |
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 I must admit that the word Harley often crosses my mind when I fire up my 10hp L-head. It's the kind of engine I like for hard work. May you enjoy your new machine. Paul
Thanks Paul!
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Re: Stepped up to the pump today - Ariens 927LE
#2 Jan 11, 2009 9:24 am |
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have 2 harleys! a 1998 flsts springer anniversary edition and a 2005 flhtci electraglide classic. also have an 8 hp tecumseh 824 ariens made in 1985 still going strong. change the oil and don't abuse it and yours should last that long too. enjoy!
Sweet. My newest is currently a '65 FL Electraglide. I'd like to get a newer model to road trip again now that I'm living in a more scenic part of the country.
Had the chance to blow a little snow around this morning. Not much, but enough to realize I sure like the differential lock/unlock feature on this 927LE unit.
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Stepped up to the pump today - Ariens 927LE
#3 Jan 9, 2009 9:11 pm |
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Well, made the decision; Ariens 927LE. Delivered today. The price was right. I really like the ergos and balance on this unit, and the axle lock release is very very nice. I wasn't seeing this feature on other blowers in this size and price range (<$1,000). It's a Tecumseh L-Head as opposed to the Briggs that I hear is coming, but I'm an old Harley guy and no stranger to side valve engines. The engine design is obviously older and a little less effecient, but it should last many years if you take care of it. It didn't seem all that loud at full throttle as I've heard, however I plan to wear hearing protection regardless. I've read some opinions on the chute control, however it seems to work out fine for me. I'm 6' with long arms and don't feel at all uncomfortable with cranking the chute around. If may just be me, but the Simiplicity design on their large frame blowers just felt awkard. At any rate, the dealer indicated Ariens plans to fully stand behind their 3 year warranty......... hope not to have to test out that statement. Let it snow. 
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Re: Help; New Simplicity 755M - Museum Piece? Price?
#4 Jan 8, 2009 9:11 pm |
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I agree. That's a $700.00 machine at best. Simplicity must have hired the marketing director from Toro to sell that model. More name than machine.... I agree. I've moved on. I'm still learning. Just found out too the walk-behind units with the locked axle can be a bear to turn. And why did Simplicity discontinue their Free Hand control on the their new model 924 Intermediate replacement?? The prior year models all had it.......I had a John Deere dealer tell me today that Deere doesn't sell snow throwers anymore? It appears you can still buy one off of the Deere website, although I didn't push the "buy" botton so I'm not sure what would happen if you tried. Still looking.........hmm, what about an Ariens 924 DLE with the Tecumseh Snow King engine?
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Re: Help; New Simplicity 7555M - Good Price? What's Electric Start Worth?
#5 Jan 6, 2009 8:01 pm |
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Okay, got the skinny from the dealer today on the aforementioned Blower. It's a 7555M (model 1694836). After further discussion, he knocked the price down to $929. Couldn't get him to throw in an hour meter. Sooooo, and perhaps I should start a new thread with this question; As I found a newer model I924E across town for $999 do you think it's worth the extra $70 to have the electric start? That's really the only big diff I see. Do you guys really rely on/use your electric start??? Thanks! |
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