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newtonian


Location: Windsor CT
Joined: Dec 12, 2004
Points: 86

Lubrication, chains, sprays and belt dressings
Original Message   Jan 17, 2005 11:00 pm
Many  questions here about a new Ariens 8526 snowblower bundled into one posting:

1)  Any adverse effect of using a spray belt dressing on the auger belt?   Squeals a bit while engaging.

2)  Changing oil from dino to synthetic.  Have done the two hour break in with the oil it came with.  Do I need to change the synthetic oil again shortly after putting it in to insure it's all synthetic, or does that not matter?  Also, what grade to use in a machine stored in an unheated Boston shed?

3)  Tires, I'm told, are supposed to really aggressive in snow.  I found them to slip and attract a layer of snow.  Would tire chains help?

4)  Lastly, what spray is good to prevent chutes from collecting slush and snow?  Heard Pam works - never tried.
This message was modified Jan 24, 2005 by newtonian


2012 Ariens ST24DLE
Semi Retired Ariens 9526 in active reserve
Unknown vintage 5HP Ariens to restore

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RalphS


There's a reason for more than one snowblower.
Because.
1974 Ariens 824 SnoThro
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1960 Ariens SnoThro
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Location: MA
Joined: Dec 21, 2004
Points: 70

Re: Lubrication, chains and sprays
Reply #10   Jan 20, 2005 7:51 am
Since you said that the tires seem to attract the snow, do you store your SnoThro in a heated garage?  Maybe the warm(er) tires are causing the snow to melt then attract more snow?  I have read that the SNoHog tires don't "need" chains, but I don't have those tires. 
TomVT


Joined: Jan 23, 2005
Points: 5

Re: Lubrication, chains and sprays
Reply #11   Jan 23, 2005 9:37 pm
I have the "Hogs" on my Toro, never had a slip. Even goes up my deck stairs in reverse with no problem.
Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Lubrication, chains and sprays
Reply #12   Jan 23, 2005 10:28 pm
Hi Newt,

Synthetics such as Mobil One are fully compatible with dino oil, so you have nothing to worry about.  I just did the 2 hour service on my new machine the other day as well.  I warmed it up and then drained the oil out.  You're only talking about a quart or less of oil.  If it really concerns you in any way, you can always do another oil change after using it for a few hours. 

Richie
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