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o2man98
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
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Ariens 926Pro Loosing Drive
Original Message Dec 2, 2007 10:07 am |
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I have an Ariens 926Pro that is loosing the power to the wheels in all forward and reverse speeds. I will work fine for one push and all of a sudden stop driving. Then it will be back to normal and nothing again.
Any tips and tricks appreciated.
Ken
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o2man98
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
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Re: Ariens 926Pro Loosing Drive
Reply #7 Dec 30, 2007 1:08 am |
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Make sure the drive works perfect when the machine is above 32F, 0C, (in a heated garage overnight) and you are NOT blowing snow just to make sure you are on the right track.
I only mentioned this as any diagnosis is only as good as the info supplied. Yes, it does work perfect when warm and dry. It also works perfect for about the first 10-15 minutes of blowing snow then starts the slipping.
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Snowmann
Joined: Dec 3, 2003
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Re: Ariens 926Pro Loosing Drive
Reply #8 Dec 30, 2007 6:06 pm |
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Yes, it does work perfect when warm and dry. It also works perfect for about the first 10-15 minutes of blowing snow then starts the slipping. o2man98, It should be covered under warranty. Simple instruction are included with the kit. PK
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Snownut
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Ariens 926Pro Losing Drive
Reply #9 Dec 31, 2007 12:01 pm |
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I had the same problem with my snowblower. I have an 8.5 hp Briggs engine. Excess snow contacted the front of the hot engine, melted, and made its way onto the friction plate. The drive would slip in almost any gear, intermittently. It would usually slip at the worst possible time, in deep snow or EOD crud. I fixed the problem by taking a short length of fuel hose and cutting a slit its entire length. I slid the hose over the lip on the back of the PTO cover and also added a short length of foam caulking backer on the front. I reinstalled the PTO cover and have not had the problem since. I am also located in Wisconsin, so I got to try out my fix a few times already.
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