[Kneed2No]

Hi,

I am looking into purchasing an Ariens Deluxe 24". How do you like it?

A neighbor has one and has had problems with the chute control where the gears mesh. Has that been a problem for anyone else?

Any other problems that I should be concerned with?

Thanks.

 

[Tony-chicago]

These are pretty nice machines. Where and how much do you need to clear?
There may be a better fit. An expert on that one will be along shortly.

 

[LenD]

Problems? Forgetting to turn all the buttons and switches on so it starts 😉

Really though: mine runs like a charm. Tried the electric start ONCE (just to see if it worked) and it did.

Pull start now, everytime I needed it/first time every time (assuming all the buttons and switches are turned on that is 🤣 🤣 )

 

[db130]

It would be nice if you had the actual 6-digit Ariens model number (starting with 921xxx), as they've made a Deluxe 24 since 2010. At least 3 different engines were offered during that timeframe.

Cast iron gearbox became standard in 2012.
Auto-Turn came out in 2014.

 

[Kneed2No]

I would be looking at a "new" one from a dealer. Is auto turn a good thing? I gather a cast iron gear box is good to have.

So no one has had a problem with the gears that turn the chute?

You guys are good. Thanks.

 

[Kneed2No]

These are pretty nice machines. Where and how much do you need to clear?
There may be a better fit. An expert on that one will be along shortly.

I am in MA near Boston, and have a relatively level three car width driveway about fifty feet long. In some areas I blow it to one side to avoid getting it on the walkway to the front door. I have enjoyed a 7HP Ariens from the late 60's or early 70's that is failing me. It has a racing problem that I am looking into.

 

[Tony-chicago]

Someone here can help the old machine. But it may be time.

 

[Oneacer]

A racing problem? You mean at full throttle, the engine revs to fast? ... that is usually a governor setting usually corrected by turning the little screw by the throttle lever usually located on the engine flywheel cover in many setups.

 

[jherbicide]

If by racing you mean revving up and down, it’s probably a plugged low speed or idle circuit in the carb.

 

[Kneed2No]

If by racing you mean revving up and down, it’s probably a plugged low speed or idle circuit in the carb.

No. It just races then stalls.