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This setup is performed by an Authorized Ariens Dealer and I highly recommend spending this extra $79 if you are not mechanically inclined or new to using a snow blower.
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The Home Depot offers an optional set-up and delivery. In addition read Number 3 below and verify the housing is aligned to the frame. If you buy your new Ariens from The Home Depot please read and follow all the assembly directions. Move the handles with your arms instead of your whole body and you will see that the Auto-Turn will work a lot better. So….don’t put as much effort into turning as you are used to. If you do that with the Auto-Turn it senses that you want to turn and may “over compensate” your movement. When I’m blowing snow I know that if I want to turn it just a little pulling the trigger will usually cause the snow blower to turn too much, so I catch myself forcing the handles with my hips instead of using the triggers. For example, I have a snow blower that uses trigger steer. You don’t have to “man-handle” this snow blower like the last one you used. Take some time to get experienced with the Auto-Turn. The Auto-Turn is so much easier to use than a snow blower with locked or pin-lock axle that some of you are “over-steering” the machine.
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#Ariens auto turn upgrade kit how to
Like all snow blowers it is a mechanical device and you should be aware of how to use it and how to troubleshoot if it is not performing to your expectations. If one tire is lower the snow blower will want to turn that way all the time.īelow are four items you should be aware of. The tire pressure should be the same on both tires. I use a 6 inch by 22 inch piece of plywood under the scraper bar. If one side is higher than the other it will always want to pull to that side. When you adjust the skid shoes be sure you are on a flat surface and be sure you raise both sides the same amount. On all models with power steering take an extra 5 seconds setting the skid shoes and checking the tire pressure. All snow blowers will give you problems if they are not set up correctly.