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Smitty
"He who dies with the most toys/tools wins!"
Location: Connecticut
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Would I benefit from added weights?
Original Message Jan 11, 2005 8:04 pm |
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On my Ariens 824, not me. I already have too much on my bod. I have read on the forum about a weight kit, would that alleviate my having to pull up on the handlebars the whole time I am walking my snowblower. That gets tiring but unless I do it, the walk just doesn't get clean.
Ariens 824 Sno Thro, Toro 18" Gas Trimmer, Craftsman 3.5 HP 9" Edger/Trimmer, Echo SRM230 Trimmer/Brush Cutter, Toro 21" Recycler II Mower, Craftsman 8.5 HP Chipper/Shredder, Craftsman 25cc GAs Blower/Vac, Husky Y1000 Air Compressor, Homelite EZ ChainSaw, Husky Chain Saw
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Dave___in___CT
 
Deliberate often...
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Location: West-Central Connecticut
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Re: Would I benefit from added weights?
Reply #8 Jan 12, 2005 3:29 pm |
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Hi... My original sandbag post was lost in the restore... I suggested it as an inexpensive way to see if it solves your problem... and as said... it's weight can easily be adjusted... Yeap... kinda' unsightly... Another idea... Use dumbell weight plates... (ones with the holes in the center of the plate) Maybe have 1 or 2 posts on the blower housing they can be lifted onto... They would be easy to add/remove as needed... just lift on/off... Use different weight sizes/combinations as needed... Dave...
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford  BCS Tractor & snowblower
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bmwe0692
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Location: Iowa
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Re: Would I benefit from added weights?
Reply #9 Jan 12, 2005 3:47 pm |
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bbwb: In my post I said to use 70# sand bags. If you thought that I was refering to using the whole 70# i appologise!!! !! (MY BAD). Later in my post I said that if it was too heavy, just let out some sand until the right balance was achieved. Ugly or not people have to git-er-done!! any and all ways,daylight or middle of night! t.j
Put it where the Big iron wheel runs!!!
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bbwb
Less is more...more or less
Location: NE Minnesota
Joined: Feb 23, 2004
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Re: Would I benefit from added weights?
Reply #11 Jan 12, 2005 4:56 pm |
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bmwe0692: I still think that putting a loose item on the front of the machine is more work than it is worth. If I had to do it over again, I would get a 1/2" x 4" x 24"+- piece of plate steel, drill the holes and paint to match. That should be more than enough weight to make it go. After digging into the lower drive train and seeing the rinky dink configuration,(Ariens 1028 deluxe #924116) I believe that it would self destruct with any more stresses added. The chain tensioner system was designed by accountants and not engineers! As I mentioned on WTB site, when it is off warranty, I am going to redo this properly. bbwb
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