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goatman68


Location: Wisconsin
Joined: Nov 8, 2009
Points: 19

Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Original Message   Jan 21, 2011 11:12 am
Hello all,

This is my second season with my Ariens ST1332LE 32" and this thing is a handfull. I am wondering if anyone is running chains on their 32" blowers. This is a trigger model that has both wheels locked. The thing never wants to go perfectly straight, I am always trying to hold it in a straight line. I guess my thought was that chains might solve that problem. It is a 2008 model.

Simplicity 990430 24"  (vintage 1968)

Ariens ST1332LE 32"

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iLikeOrange


Joined: Nov 18, 2005
Points: 120

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #1   Jan 21, 2011 11:25 am
Things to check:

Tire pressure even both sides

Scrapper bar even all the way across

Skids adjusted evenly bot sides

To adjust skids loosen them, put a paint stir stick or similar under both ends of the  adjusted  scrapper bar while on  nice flat pavement. Tighten skid fasteners TIGHTLY.

Those large machines can be a bear to operate but you should not be struggling with it

O

Knee_Biter


Wicked Pissa

Location: just outside of BOSTON
Joined: Dec 14, 2008
Points: 147

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #2   Jan 21, 2011 5:27 pm
I agree with Orange.  My 2003/4 1128 Ariens was doing the same thing when new.  I adjusted the scraper bar and skids using paint mixing sticks and all is good.  Tracks nice and straight.

goatman68


Location: Wisconsin
Joined: Nov 8, 2009
Points: 19

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #3   Jan 22, 2011 12:22 pm
Thanks guys, I'll try that first. So no one is running chains??

Simplicity 990430 24"  (vintage 1968)

Ariens ST1332LE 32"

jrtrebor


Location: Michigan - 3 hours north of Chicago on the lake
Joined: Feb 10, 2010
Points: 539

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #4   Jan 22, 2011 10:00 pm
I have an Ariens 1132 (it's been repowered). It's been my experience that if the tire pressure is different by even 2-3 pounds. The blower will track to one side or the other.
And your right the 32s can be a handful.  I don't have the trigger locks on mine it's an older model.  With the manual locking hub on the left side.
 I almost never lock in the left wheel.  Which makes turning it a breeze and I really don't have any problem with traction. Even when digging into an EOD pile.
This message was modified Jan 23, 2011 by jrtrebor
Surfs_up_Today


Joined: Jan 7, 2009
Points: 2

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #5   Jan 27, 2011 7:33 pm
Nobody runs chains.   Chains used to be popular many years ago when snowblower tires had 1/'4 inch and 1/2 inch treds.  Now tires have 2 inch treads with big spaces.   I have a very very very steep driveway and have never had a problem.   

When I got my Ariens 1332 I was freeked out how much it was pulling to the side.   That was three years ago....once I adjusted it, it was fine.   Now it spins on a dime, it feels SMALL, in any snow condition.      But there is one important adustment you must make (if it is off).   Study the book, but I will try here from memory.    The unit comes it two big pcs...two halves....they are the Engine/Wheels and the other half is the Front Auger.   If the conecxtion of these two halves is twisted or not alinged, it will pull.  THis was the problem with mine.    Do the following:

Find a flat smooth surface.

Loosen the all the hardware that touches the ground (scraper bar and the two side guides)

Wiggle the machine and look at it from the front.   You are trying to see if the two major halfs of the snowblower ( Engine + Auger )are aligned.  If the auger is $#%* eyed, you are going to have to fix this adjustment (not too difficult). 

If it is cockeyed, just to make shure, move the machine to another flat surface in case your first flat surface wasn't really flat.

If it is still cockeyed, you need to read your manual on how to change the belts.  One of the belt replacements REQUIRES you to seperate the two big pcs of the machine (Engine and Auger).   So read that, don't actually pull the two parts apart, but just loosen the bolts, re-align, and now adjust the scaper bar and whatever those guides are called on the sides.    (previous authors in this thread talked about that).

You then will be good to go.

Good luck!

Paul7


Joined: Mar 12, 2007
Points: 452

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #6   Jan 27, 2011 7:54 pm
goatman68 wrote:
Hello all,

This is my second season with my Ariens ST1332LE 32" and this thing is a handfull. I am wondering if anyone is running chains on their 32" blowers. This is a trigger model that has both wheels locked. The thing never wants to go perfectly straight, I am always trying to hold it in a straight line. I guess my thought was that chains might solve that problem. It is a 2008 model.


I have a trigger lock model as well.  When both wheels are locked it runs straight.  With only one wheel locked it pulls to the side.  Are you sure that the trigger mechanism is working properly and locking both wheels?  If not there's your problem.
goatman68


Location: Wisconsin
Joined: Nov 8, 2009
Points: 19

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #7   Jan 28, 2011 10:47 pm
Paul7 wrote:
I have a trigger lock model as well.  When both wheels are locked it runs straight.  With only one wheel locked it pulls to the side.  Are you sure that the trigger mechanism is working properly and locking both wheels?  If not there's your problem.


Yes, trigger lock is working fine, when unlocked it goes nowhere......

Simplicity 990430 24"  (vintage 1968)

Ariens ST1332LE 32"

goatman68


Location: Wisconsin
Joined: Nov 8, 2009
Points: 19

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #8   Jan 28, 2011 10:50 pm
Surfs_up_Today wrote:
Nobody runs chains.   Chains used to be popular many years ago when snowblower tires had 1/'4 inch and 1/2 inch treds.  Now tires have 2 inch treads with big spaces.   I have a very very very steep driveway and have never had a problem.   

When I got my Ariens 1332 I was freeked out how much it was pulling to the side.   That was three years ago....once I adjusted it, it was fine.   Now it spins on a dime, it feels SMALL, in any snow condition.      But there is one important adustment you must make (if it is off).   Study the book, but I will try here from memory.    The unit comes it two big pcs...two halves....they are the Engine/Wheels and the other half is the Front Auger.   If the conecxtion of these two halves is twisted or not alinged, it will pull.  THis was the problem with mine.    Do the following:

Find a flat smooth surface.

Loosen the all the hardware that touches the ground (scraper bar and the two side guides)

Wiggle the machine and look at it from the front.   You are trying to see if the two major halfs of the snowblower ( Engine + Auger )are aligned.  If the auger is $#%* eyed, you are going to have to fix this adjustment (not too difficult). 

If it is cockeyed, just to make shure, move the machine to another flat surface in case your first flat surface wasn't really flat.

If it is still cockeyed, you need to read your manual on how to change the belts.  One of the belt replacements REQUIRES you to seperate the two big pcs of the machine (Engine and Auger).   So read that, don't actually pull the two parts apart, but just loosen the bolts, re-align, and now adjust the scaper bar and whatever those guides are called on the sides.    (previous authors in this thread talked about that).

You then will be good to go.

Good luck!


Thanks for the idea, never thought two halves could be misaligned.............

Simplicity 990430 24"  (vintage 1968)

Ariens ST1332LE 32"

PartsMan


Joined: Jan 28, 2011
Points: 7

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #9   Jan 28, 2011 10:51 pm
goatman68 wrote:
Thanks guys, I'll try that first. So no one is running chains??

The only time you need to use chains is if your tires are spinning. They sure won't hurt and you will have better grip with them.

You can find some good deals on chains and lots of other aftermarket parts on this site

www.c-equipment.com
goatman68


Location: Wisconsin
Joined: Nov 8, 2009
Points: 19

Re: Ariens ST1332LE 32"
Reply #10   Jan 28, 2011 10:53 pm
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I am going to work on it tomorrow since we are getting snow tonight.............. I will let all know what the outcome was....

Rick

Simplicity 990430 24"  (vintage 1968)

Ariens ST1332LE 32"

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