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solara


Location: Boston
Joined: Jun 16, 2004
Points: 252

engagement sound
Original Message   Jan 24, 2005 11:39 am
MML MARC CALLS IT A GNASHING SOUND,,,,,,,but i have assumed that on the ariens when the auger is engaing that the sound it makes is  is  he sound that it is supposed to make, ie a sound of rubber engaing?  is that correct?

2004-2005 Ariens 11528LE
Jacobsen snow-burst
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mml4


Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!


Joined: Dec 31, 2003
Points: 544

Re: engagement sound
Reply #3   Jan 24, 2005 5:29 pm
Hi Solara!

If my memory serves me correctly you got that great price on the new Ariens from Home Depot. They usually have non-professional help setting up the machines. Take a little time to go through the manual and make sure the adjustments are correct in terms of spring and cable length for the auger engagement function. The auger should engage fairly quietly if all tensions are up to spec. Expect to have to adjust the belts after your machine has run a while as the belts will stretch some.

Marc

SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
ChrisS


Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.


Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 2793

Re: engagement sound
Reply #4   Jan 24, 2005 8:20 pm
For my Honda I would describe it as a Chirp.....

C

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy.  Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin.  Tough as it is ugly.
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: engagement sound
Reply #5   Jan 24, 2005 9:27 pm
All belt drive system, weather its a snowblower, mower, or trimmer on wheels, they all make the screetch sound when you engae the PTO drive. What is happening here is that the belt getts pulled onto the pully and rubs against it untill up to speed. It is perfectly normal and you do not need to worry about it. But as for common sence rules, you should replace your Drive/PTO belt every year just as you do your oil change.


solara


Location: Boston
Joined: Jun 16, 2004
Points: 252

Re: engagement sound
Reply #6   Jan 24, 2005 10:06 pm
terminator, hanx. that is what i wanted to hear.

*****

u change our belts every year???????

toro wanted u to cahange the auger gear case fluid every year.

ariens just says check he level. does one never change it??????

And do you  need specile ariens elixer. toro just said sae90

2004-2005 Ariens 11528LE
Jacobsen snow-burst
terrapin24h


The more I learn the less i know

Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
Points: 628

Re: engagement sound
Reply #7   Jan 25, 2005 1:29 pm
I'm fairly certain i can recall a discussion saying that the gear case lube doesn't really need to be changed unless you open the case up for some other reason.  Replacing belts every year(esp on snowblowers) is a huge waste of money.  Keepin a spare set on hand don't hurt, but the new belts made with kevlar wear so well that  replacing every year is not required.  Heck since i adjusted mine after run in, i haven't even looked at it.  I get a little squak when i engage, and off i go.  I would have to bet i'll get at least 5 maybe 10 years out of my SB belts, and would expect at least 3 or 4 out of my tractor belts.
This message was modified Jan 25, 2005 by terrapin24h


--chris
2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower
2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower
2001 Ariens 824LE
2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher
2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower
2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
solara


Location: Boston
Joined: Jun 16, 2004
Points: 252

Re: engagement sound
Reply #8   Jan 25, 2005 5:45 pm
terrapin,

as u espouse the road of least resistance (not out of laziness, but out of lack of need), i am glad to read your words!

2004-2005 Ariens 11528LE
Jacobsen snow-burst
ChrisS


Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.


Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 2793

Re: engagement sound
Reply #9   Jan 25, 2005 9:09 pm
I have a confession to make...I am a run it till it breaks kinda guy....I change the oil when I can get to it but I beat the ever livin crap out of a machine and I expect it to perform or it is gone and replaced....this goes for everything in my life....(except my wife and kids of course lol....)

My Honda has had zero service, maybe this year, maybe not....we'll see....

My Dad is the same way....Look in my profile, see the Ariens 924?, I bought it in 96 for him and I call it his but in reality it is mine.  It finally saw a service center this summer because even I finally ripped him and had enough....Did it need it? yes..would it have run more? yes...We have never opened it up once for any adjustments, never....

Do I recommend Ariens products?...Yes, Honda?...yes....

I just don't have time, there isn't any left, you will work or I will beat you and replace you...right or wrong is up for debate but in the universe where I am king that is how it goes.....

Live and perform and you earn my respect, loyalty, and financial commitment, don't and I will personally bury you in the woods out back myself and replace you with something that does....

As my life changes over the years and I have more time I will be nicer, and want to be, that is just not an option now.....but you still even then will do your job.....

C

This message was modified Jan 25, 2005 by ChrisS


Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy.  Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin.  Tough as it is ugly.
Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
Points: 960

Re: engagement sound
Reply #10   Jan 25, 2005 9:43 pm
ChrisS, you are lucky! You keep that up, and I think your Honda will need servicing soon!


sawme


1Thess 4: 11-12

Location: West Virginia
Joined: Sep 13, 2003
Points: 498

Re: engagement sound
Reply #11   Jan 25, 2005 10:33 pm
ChrisS wrote:
I have a confession to make...I am a run it till it breaks kinda guy....I change the oil when I can get to it but I beat the ever livin crap out of a machine and I expect it to perform or it is gone and replaced....this goes for everything in my life....(except my wife and kids of course lol....)

My Honda has had zero service, maybe this year, maybe not....we'll see....

My Dad is the same way....Look in my profile, see the Ariens 924?, I bought it in 96 for him and I call it his but in reality it is mine.  It finally saw a service center this summer because even I finally ripped him and had enough....Did it need it? yes..would it have run more? yes...We have never opened it up once for any adjustments, never....

Do I recommend Ariens products?...Yes, Honda?...yes....

I just don't have time, there isn't any left, you will work or I will beat you and replace you...right or wrong is up for debate but in the universe where I am king that is how it goes.....

Live and perform and you earn my respect, loyalty, and financial commitment, don't and I will personally bury you in the woods out back myself and replace you with something that does....

As my life changes over the years and I have more time I will be nicer, and want to be, that is just not an option now.....but you still even then will do your job.....

C



           Chris I used to work for a guy that treated me like you treat your OPE.....He never tried to bury me so I guess I did ok..LOL


           I'm the same way. I try my best to take care of my machines but when it's time to go to work they better be up for it.  I have always tried to by quality things but if the quality wasn't there out the door they went.

              Tom

Stihl 036/MS-55 YB /Homelite Trimmer/ Troy-Bilt Tiller/ MTD Rider/ Honda HS1132TA
AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



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Re: engagement sound
Reply #12   Jan 26, 2005 12:13 am
When it gets too complicated for me, I either sell it or have someone that knows more about what I trying to fix it for me.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

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