I've been blowing snow for years. The Simplicity 1032 does have a governor that kicks in under heavier loads and works very well without stretching out the auger belt. I don't have to take a 1/2 cut either because it does have a super slow creeper speed. Suggesting 1/2 cut at higher speeds to me doesn't mean equal performance. I've adjusted the Ariens 1128 LE down to a slower forward speed (not as slow as the Simplicity), but maybe it will be enough with the on order dual belt auger upgrade kit. IMHO right now the Ariens 2006 1128 LE isn't performing up to the level of my older 1032 Simplicity, and not even satisfactorily in our recent snows in CT. It's in storage until this dual belt upgrade kit arrives and is installed. I've adjusted it to go slower by giving up 1 of the reverse speeds (which I don't really need anyway). I like the release to make turns easier, the heated handles are nice, but performance less than what should be expected from a unit with more HP and a larger impeller. I see no point in just replacing the current stretched out auger belt if a replacement will suffer the same fate in a short time. I'll wait and see if this dual belt kit gives the performance that should be expected from this 1128 LE
Suggesting 1/2 cut at higher speeds to me doesn't mean equal performance.
+1
IMHO right now the Ariens 2006 1128 LE ...{is} not even satisfactorily in our recent snows in CT. I
+1 I own the same machine and live in CT as well
but maybe it will be enough with the on order dual belt auger upgrade kit.
Are you getting this from Ariens? How much? Why do you think it will help,, mechanically speaking?
I've adjusted it[1128LE] to go slower by giving up 1 of the reverse speeds (which I don't really need anyway).
How did you do this? This makes sense to me. Start stops create belt slippage and clutch wear regardless of number/size of belts. Appreciate any help before the next storm kills me ;) Mike
