Ariens Model ST3520
The build quality of the entire unit is absolutely great, nice heavy thick metal, good old L head tecky 3.5HP that is actually geared properly to the augers, and the chute design does not clog, and shoots very far. It has all the power it needs coming from the somewhat undersized engine. I was so impressed I was considering keeping it until I saw what was under the tranny cover..........Literally a paper thin plastic gear to drive the wheels.
This is deliberate and complete planned failure. It cracks away from the metal shaft that goes thru it most likely as the rust caused it to swell. If I was the original purchaser of this i'd call them and blister their ear drums. Totally unacceptable for the era that was made. Even the MTD stuff was metal on metal gears. Then I learned it was used on the bigger heavier units as well and would crack all the time. The small 3.5 HP engine kept this alive longer.
The build quality of the entire unit is absolutely great, nice heavy thick metal, good old L head tecky 3.5HP that is actually geared properly to the augers, and the chute design does not clog, and shoots very far. It has all the power it needs coming from the somewhat undersized engine. I was so impressed I was considering keeping it until I saw what was under the tranny cover..........Literally a paper thin plastic gear to drive the wheels.
This is deliberate and complete planned failure. It cracks away from the metal shaft that goes thru it most likely as the rust caused it to swell. If I was the original purchaser of this i'd call them and blister their ear drums. Totally unacceptable for the era that was made. Even the MTD stuff was metal on metal gears. Then I learned it was used on the bigger heavier units as well and would crack all the time. The small 3.5 HP engine kept this alive longer.
Ariens Snow Blower Gear 03226000 - Ariens
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