I know a lot of folks here have big tractors and plows, but was hoping some could help out with a little issue I am having.
Have a Ariens 8.5 snowblower, 24 inch cut, 5 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse.
Started to have some issues in our big 6 inch blizzard yesterday lol.
Basically, when I was in first or 2nd gear, the blower seemed to creep up on speed with me, and just seemed like the wheels were running a little fast. Went to put it in reverse, and it still wanted to go forward.
Later, the pin that holds the speed selector to the gear assembly let go, so I had to Maguyver it and use a finish nail and bend both ends to so that the speed selector would stay on.
If I fiddled around with the gears, sometimes it seemed it would slip back into forward 1 or 2, but then after 20 feet it seemed like it was going in 3 or 4th.
About 3 years ago I think I had the same issue, and either the repair shop replaced the friction disc or friction plate...so I am guessing it is the same thing now.
I downloaded the manual (both homeowners and service one), is this something I can repair on my own? And second question, should these discs/plates wear out that fast?
Hope everyone had a good xmas!
Have a Ariens 8.5 snowblower, 24 inch cut, 5 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse.
Started to have some issues in our big 6 inch blizzard yesterday lol.
Basically, when I was in first or 2nd gear, the blower seemed to creep up on speed with me, and just seemed like the wheels were running a little fast. Went to put it in reverse, and it still wanted to go forward.
Later, the pin that holds the speed selector to the gear assembly let go, so I had to Maguyver it and use a finish nail and bend both ends to so that the speed selector would stay on.
If I fiddled around with the gears, sometimes it seemed it would slip back into forward 1 or 2, but then after 20 feet it seemed like it was going in 3 or 4th.
About 3 years ago I think I had the same issue, and either the repair shop replaced the friction disc or friction plate...so I am guessing it is the same thing now.
I downloaded the manual (both homeowners and service one), is this something I can repair on my own? And second question, should these discs/plates wear out that fast?
Hope everyone had a good xmas!