Ariens auto turn problems
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- #Ariens auto turn problems pro#
- #Ariens auto turn problems professional#
They are using a sprocket and chain to drive the axle. John Deere doesn't have a spur gear around the Hillard Auto-Lok unit and neither a pinion.
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This surface contact increases the stability, rigidity and decreaes the vibration of the axle. I would have to open and measure to get exact size, but its about that. Perhaps, 1.250" of surface for the pinion. The spur gear surface is about 1" wide and the pinion even more. Here is the reason why.The main difference is that the ARIENS is using a spur gear around the Auto-Lok unit and a pinion to drive the gear for both wheels.
#Ariens auto turn problems professional#
Ex: Ariens is using this technology on their Platinum and Professional series machine too.however, it is integrated and designed differently and better in my opinion. Hi there.your machine's "easy steer" feature is an Auto-Lok differential from a company called Hilliard.they supply the industry with this differential unit.It is neat system when it is properly integrated into a product so it is effective an efficient.The problem that your having is that your Auto-Lok differential is mounted on a main sprocket and driven with a chain.same concept as a bike.The problem is that there is too much slack and not very much surface contact for the driving mechanisms to work properly. Is there any way to disenage or disable it? I find myself wrestling with the machine to get both wheels turning in sync. Because of the uneven surface I think the easy steer system is a detriment to me. The "easy steer" system is probably fine for paved driveways but I live in the country and have a very large gravel driveway. I purchased the JD 1130E from Lowes in 2009. Then here are two more very insightful comments I've pasted from this forum regarding the Hilliard Auto-Loc mechanism, comparing John Deere's application vs. The latest Auto Turn releases power from the interior wheel for tighter turning radii, has a wet sump for longer life, and unlocks faster than the old system (formerly called ATC, Auto Traction Control).
#Ariens auto turn problems upgrade#
Along with the power upgrade from last year (up 2.0 ft-lbs torque), the Platinum 24 gets larger 16" tires and a 2nd generation Auto Turn. That is, the warranty and service process is unified for the machine and engine rather than having to work with the engine manufacturer to get service and support separately (although that is still an option). All Ariens AX engines and parts are serviced and supported directly through Ariens. LCT has a joint manufacturing partnership with Lauson/CPC out of Janesville Wisconsin who hold the remnants of Tecumseh Power. The Ariens AX engines are contract manufactured by LCT which is a US company based out of Traveler's Rest, SC with manufacturing facilities in China. The last of the US-made snow engines, the 305cc and 342cc, were discontinued when Briggs transitioned production from Auburn, Alabama to Chongqing, China. The 250cc Briggs on the Platinum 24 from last year was also made in China, as are all Briggs snow engines starting this year. I've pasted his comments from this forum below: His mention of the new Auto Turn is near the end of his comments about the 2014 lineup of blowers (even the info on the engines is interesting to know!). These links explain this.ġ) from Snowmann himself (of the Ariens company. Note the reply numbers of the posters so you can find them!Īriens had the ATC system for several years, then improved to a better version of it for the 2014 lineup. Here's some further aid for this question: Please copy and paste the below internet links to your browser to get to the actual pages. Does anyone know the differences between the three if there are any? Also deere had a version called ez steer.
#Ariens auto turn problems pro#
But didnt they have "traction control" before on platinum and pro models. Does anyone know the differences between the autoturns? Ariens says it is the first ever seen on a snowblower.