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Chuck1
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Joined: Jan 15, 2005
Points: 24
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Backing up Ariens 11528
Original Message Jan 17, 2005 12:40 pm |
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Hi all,
So far this winter I’ve had the opportunity to use my new Ariens 1152LE about a half a dozen times. As this is the first snow machine I’ve ever owned, it’s taken me at least that many times out to figure out the best way to clear my driveway.
My approach is to come straight out of the garage to the EOD, turn it around and head straight back to the garage. Once there, I disengage the auger and the drive and simply roll/pull the machine back down a gradual slope to the EOD. Once there, I engage the auger and drive and blow forward (I have a two car drive that’s about 40 feet long). I repeat this process until the job is done (8-9 passes).
My question is, will this continuous rolling the machine back over and over have any negative impact on it? Note that I don’t put it in reverse to do this; I simply let the unit roll back. Chuck
This message was modified Jan 17, 2005 by Chuck1
Ariens 11528, Yard Machine by MTD 6.0HP Mower, Weed Eater GTI-15, Simoniz S1600 Washer, Weber Silver C.
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jubol
Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558
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Re: Backing up Ariens 11528
Reply #6 Jan 17, 2005 6:33 pm |
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Chuckey, I have a 26 inch bite, 10.5 Hp MTD blower weighing in at 250 Lbs and I can turn it within 3 feet with both wheels locked. You have almost 40 feet, something is wrong ! Fred
This message was modified Jan 17, 2005 by jubol
Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000
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Jonathan
I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa
Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
Points: 320
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Re: Backing up Ariens 11528
Reply #7 Jan 17, 2005 6:37 pm |
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Chuck1, Have you tried running the machine with one wheel unlocked? I know that would make a big difference in turning. I'd at least give it a try if your driveway surface is even. I have a rough drive and find it easiest to keep my 11528LE wheels locked to help the machine go reasonably straight. Jonathan
2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw
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ChrisS
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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Backing up Ariens 11528
Reply #8 Jan 17, 2005 7:17 pm |
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Welcome Chuck, As mentioned no it won't hurt the machine but follow MM's advice though I doubt you could move the machine with the friction disk even partially engaged but never the less.... Whatever works for you works for you. For me I'll be damned if I am walking the length of my drive and not be blowing snow lol....I have a pretty big drive though lol....Also my Honda doesn't roll.... C
This message was modified Jan 17, 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.
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Chuck1
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Joined: Jan 15, 2005
Points: 24
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Re: Backing up Ariens 11528
Reply #10 Jan 17, 2005 10:18 pm |
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I'm going to try unlocking the wheel like Jonathan suggests (though I know many of you frown on this) and give it a try. I can't see hurling the thing around such that I can blow both up and down the driveway as that's seems to be what's required if you leave both wheels locked - that lifting/jockying can't be good on the unit?? Maybe I'm being over protective! Chuck
Ariens 11528, Yard Machine by MTD 6.0HP Mower, Weed Eater GTI-15, Simoniz S1600 Washer, Weber Silver C.
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terrapin24h
The more I learn the less i know
Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
Points: 628
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Re: Backing up Ariens 11528
Reply #12 Jan 20, 2005 2:19 pm |
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I'm going to try unlocking the wheel like Jonathan suggests (though I know many of you frown on this) and give it a try. I can't see hurling the thing around such that I can blow both up and down the driveway as that's seems to be what's required if you leave both wheels locked - that lifting/jockying can't be good on the unit?? Maybe I'm being over protective! Chuck Chuck, I don't think anyone "frowns" on unlocking a wheel per se, we just have acclimatized our selves to leaving the wheels locked for more traction. It sounds to me as if your pattern is really the cause of your issue. IF you find you do need/want to keep both wheels locked, try this on a turn. As you approach the turn around area, come down into first or second gear to slow you down. Then just put weight into the opposite side of the machine from the direction you want to turn(I weigh bout 210, so to turn my 824 doesn't take alot of effort) with the drive engaged. I can turn my 824 around in about(maybe even a little less than) 1/2 the width of a SINGLE lange driveway(I do it all the time, as my drive is a single width for about 1/2 it's length) If you get too close to the house, car, etc, put it into reverse 1 and continue, sort of like a "K" or 3-point turn in a car, or if you had a refrigerator on an appliance dolly and wer going around a corner. It's not like turning it with one wheel unlocked at all- it 's a much more brute force kind of effort. Anyway, if you clear turn arounds of the right size, and once you perfect the technique, you'll be able to spin that bad boy around on a dime. I've gotton to the point where i can do it one handed as I crank the chute.
--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
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