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dwinnie


Joined: Oct 23, 2007
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Ariens 924 DLE or Toro 828 LXE
Original Message   Oct 23, 2007 6:06 pm
I'm trying to figure out whether to get the Ariens 924DLE or the Toro 828LXE and from what I've been able to find, this is the number one place to get snow blower information.  One question that I haven't been able to find a definitive answer for is does the 924 DLE allow you to release the lock on either wheel or just the left one as they do with the 1027LE.  It someone can answer that question for me it might help me make up my mind.  I also welcome any and all comments anyone may have on either of these units.  Thanks for your help.

Dan

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Snowmann


Joined: Dec 3, 2003
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Re: Ariens 924 DLE or Toro 828 LXE
Reply #1   Oct 23, 2007 6:10 pm
The 924DLE is fully automatic. It locks and unlocks either wheel as needed. It is not the same as the ST1027LE which can remotely lock or unlock the left wheel with the use of a trigger.
dwinnie


Joined: Oct 23, 2007
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Re: Ariens 924 DLE or Toro 828 LXE
Reply #2   Oct 23, 2007 6:43 pm
Thanks Snowmann.  Can you tell me how you unlock the wheels, is it a little flipper on each handle like the Toro or some other mechanism?  Also, can any dealer order this model or is it limited to certain dealers?

Thanks again,

Dan

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nibbler


Joined: Mar 5, 2004
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Re: Ariens 924 DLE or Toro 828 LXE
Reply #3   Oct 24, 2007 11:09 pm
As of this year all the DLE models have an automatic differential. This means that there is no control to lock or unlock the axle. The differential automatically directs power to the wheels as needed to allow turns yet still give you good traction on the straight sections. Previous years have a different setup whereby there was a remote trigger control that allowed you to lock the wheels, thereby disengaging the differential, by pulling on the trigger.
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