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@johnmcalisterjr3913 4 күн бұрын
Eli is nice till you have a problem.carb are simple to work on..to much to go wrong with EFI and then dealer time $$
@stevejones5303 8 күн бұрын
My Troy built horses making a noise when I engage the transmission, sounds like metal on metal noise! Any suggestions?
@cladkeeper8376 7 күн бұрын
Drain out a little oil from trans and read it. Look for metal in the oil. Make sure you are fully in gear
@isobelcollier3568 26 күн бұрын
Another informative video!
@johngrossbohlin7582 Ай бұрын
That looks like a regular square key. A woodruff key is semicircular. The circular part of the woodruff key fits in a circular mortice on the shaft and the straight side fits in the pulley. P.S. I just went through a similar exercise with a free Snapper SG8000 8 HP chipper shredder. It was picked up off the side of the road with a free sign on it. It started right up! Belt, plug, sharpened the knife, lined up the pulleys, oil change, reassembled the guards properly and it works like a champ.
@mariusfrost640 2 ай бұрын
I just had the same issue, but I'm still working on pressing the shaft out of the bearing. This particular one is super tight.
@cladkeeper8376 2 ай бұрын
You may have to use some heat on it. Small propane torch is what I use.
@mgmillspaughful 2 ай бұрын
Great instruction!
@jafinch78 2 ай бұрын
I was also wondering, since have a 82V battery if being a brushed motor I can wire the two in series. Guessing not, based on the controller being some sort of soft start pulse modulated design guessing. I still have not opened mine up since mine didn't come with batteries, charger, blades and blade assembly parts. So will try to round up what I can and maybe like I noted in the other comment, make the blade assembly parts.
@matluoma9195 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Now for the 7th grade maths question - 32 gallon * 1.25 = 40 gallons -->. divide by 7.48 --> 5.35 cubic feet? (+/- your initial %'s of 32 gallon.) OG 8 cubic feet of bark --> 5.3 ish Cubic feet mulch. However more importantly you will want to remember:Ratio math for Quick estimates in future is 3:2 reduction.... (i.e. you will have 2/3 of cubic feet of that material) P.S. I will be playing with a used Bearcat chipper /shredded in the near future - next couple days. will be going through it and hopefully fixed in time for when the leaves fall.
@kwmiked 3 ай бұрын
This is brutal to try and watch! Stfu and just do the job STUPIT
@scarybarry-m6k 3 ай бұрын
I got one of those and gotta change the cage bearings, but mine doesn't have the spacers under the motor.....
@ramondanderson6730 4 ай бұрын
You're the only one I've ever heard talk about the tiller bucking in hard ground. What is going on and how can I fix it?
@cladkeeper8376 4 ай бұрын
The tiller will lurch forward or bounce around if you hit large rocks, roots or just hard clay. If the soil is clean, organic and deep it tills nice and smooth.
@JamesMoore-kw7pp 4 ай бұрын
Good job thanks
@cladkeeper8376 5 ай бұрын
I would look for a used rear PTO before I spent that money on gears and bearings. People around here give the tillers away mostly because they don’t know what they are and could care less
@wildbenny11 5 ай бұрын
I am doing the same thing that you doing but also I am putting everything in the in the rear tines to bearings and gear to
@jackscott5465 5 ай бұрын
WOW! Cool THANKS. I sold my baby to some Mexican friends and they pretty much destroyed it and called me back to fix it. Got her runn'n good and put new tines on her but had to get an after market ignition switch wich plugs same way but doesn't work same. Anyway when I whent to take it for a test spin with tines engaged all the wires smoked to the limit switches. Need a diagram to save alot of trouble. In other words HELP!
@kennethflorek8532 6 ай бұрын
You mechanical people are amazing. The positive talk at the beginning got me to try fixing my mower again. My mower is a different brand, but the motor is basically the same. The failed bottom bearing made the armature off-center and scraping against the works. Only 2 of the balls were still inside the failed bearing. Trying to remove the whole bearing, it came apart and the outer ring of the bearing is left stuck in the housing. Nothing at all is visible through the opening in the housing to push it out by. Trying to pry it out from the inside just mangled the things I pried with. I lost. The manufacturer won. They are experts. There has to be some way to get out the rest. Right?
@cladkeeper8376 6 ай бұрын
What you refer to is the outer race of the bearing. Usually hardened steel. You could use a dent puller with a fitting on the end that has jaws that expand into the groove the ball bearings ride. Maybe reverse the jaws on a hand type puller. Maybe drill small holes into the casting and use a small punch Would really have to see exactly what it is. I’m glad my video was inspiring.
@rayRay-pw6gz 6 ай бұрын
Old people hate change. Most modern vehicles do not have carburetors for a reason. The gasoline . They went with EFI because it is a closed system . Which prevents moisture from contaminating the fuel . The system is proven. Time will tell if more small engines switch over to EFI. Add stabilizer to your fuel and top off the fuel tank before you store it away for long-term. .
@peanut3050 6 ай бұрын
not a horse
@rebelsnappingturtle5097 7 ай бұрын
Punta Cana is a nice place to visit
@cladkeeper8376 7 ай бұрын
Did not get a chance to go this year. Not only is it a nice place but the people that live and work there are very friendly as well
@Trackhoe075 7 ай бұрын
Such horrible horrible camera work Totally agree with your statement about working on our stuff but I couldn’t finish watching just to painful I’m sure I’ll find plenty elsewhere
@cladkeeper8376 7 ай бұрын
Yes. I’m sure you’ll find Hollywood quality video ,done completely for free, no budget whatsoever because, it’s all about you. Why don’t you pack up the family and go to Disney where you belong.
@jafinch78 2 ай бұрын
What is trackhoe075, some track mark ho bot?
@kevinmckenna2877 7 ай бұрын
Great info, thanks
@kevinmckenna2877 7 ай бұрын
This is the only video where the tiller looks like mine. Can you tell me what year it is and what model?
@cladkeeper8376 7 ай бұрын
Give me a couple days. I have to get out to my shed and snap a pic of tag. You will be able to look up from there. I take it your tag , white sticker on top gearbox, is missing.
@kevinmckenna2877 7 ай бұрын
@@cladkeeper8376 yup, mine has nothing, except the same look as yours. Same Kohler motor, 8hp, electric start. Please let me know, what you know. Much appreciated.
@cladkeeper8376 7 ай бұрын
Kevin. The model number is 12090. Serial 12090120_____ (All low numbers) This should help
@kevinmckenna2877 7 ай бұрын
Thank you clad keeper that should. My serial # has been jimmies, but the last read 777475? Thamks
@kevinmckenna2877 7 ай бұрын
Any idea on year made?
@alvinpowell2779 8 ай бұрын
Where do you get rebuild kit from?
@cladkeeper8376 8 ай бұрын
The gear oil I buy local at Auto Zone and seals and gaskets this time came from Amazon.
@plmn93 8 ай бұрын
Yeah EFI does work better when it works but it's mostly there for marketing and ridiculous to fix. I've had my Ariens for 23 winters and the only time I ever had to mess with the carb was when I didn't drain it for the summer. I don't see any point in getting EFI. Same with electric chute controls. Manual controls are not hard at all so why introduce electronics? It's so silly but that's what you get when people are obsessed with feature lists. Ariens has to offer these things or lose sales.
@cladkeeper8376 8 ай бұрын
You’re right on target. Do we need electric chute control. How friggin lazy can we get. This is the reason a new car cost 50k. Now I’m all for progress …but… it may go too far. I had an Ariens from the 70’s that ran fine when I gave it away in 2004. The reason, it would stay in gear and drive down the road if you let go of the controls. It was a safety issue. On the same note , I was going to put fuel injection in my 1964 Corvette because if it’s dependability. Several times the fuel gelled up in the carb because of winter sitting. Knowing that I could junk yard a system for short bucks was the main reason. Right now you will buy every part from China to get your Ariens EFI fixed
@elliselliswilkerson1189 8 ай бұрын
Where were you able to purchase parts for this tiller ??
@randallblake1213 8 ай бұрын
Excellent info (video could have been a little shorter without sacrificing quality 😊)
@garysgarage3669 8 ай бұрын
My opinion, Ariens quality has really gone down in recent years. Simple things, like not having the pulleys lined up, having the hot engine melting snow right above the belts causing bits to slip or not having wire harness plugs securely plugged in.
@cladkeeper8376 8 ай бұрын
Sadly the younger generation isn’t picking up on mechanics. Not all but some. This country needs to get back on track and start producing more here. I see older cast iron tools being given away because the “ kids” don’t know how to use them.
@AJ_Whitney 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I bought the same Ariens EFI unit a few years back (fortunately it was only 1600 or 1700 back then), and had it in the shop twice while it was still under warranty. It still runs, but will only make about half power before it starts to run poorly. I wish there was a way to convert it to use a carburetor. Fortunately I now have a tractor mounted snowblower that I mostly use, and I'd sell the Ariens, but I'd feel bad about saddling someone with this piece of...
@cladkeeper8376 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. My hope was to have people read this before buying a new EFI model. This helps others
@drearaujoa6 8 ай бұрын
Once ariens stopped using the Tecumseh engine in 08 they pretty much became junk. I had a deluxe 28 I bought new and the dam thing never worked or ran right. I bought an older st924 and that things runs like a banshee.
@plmn93 8 ай бұрын
There were some tough years when the old L-heads were killed by the EPA, but the current LCT engines seem to have most of the bugs worked out at this point. A lot of people are happy with them as they are smoother, quieter, and more efficient than the old ones. LCT is what's left of Tecumseh. My '02 8HP Tecumseh has always been awfully rough but reliable.
@samuellemaster7215 9 ай бұрын
My tiller wont stay in gear
@cladkeeper8376 9 ай бұрын
Is it all the way in high or low? You may have to adjust the 2 rollers at the end of your reverse/ forward lever.
@PatrickFaricy 9 ай бұрын
I am not a mechanic. My Honda generator has a battery start and a pull start. It also has EFI, but I can pull start it with a dead battery or with the battery disconnected; I have not tried the dead battery pull start yet as I have not had a dead battery, but I have tried the disconnected battery pull start and it works like a charm. I have no idea how Honda does this, EFI with no battery, but their system has worked flawlessly for years now. I also run non-oxygenated gas and start it once a month to let it run gas through the system and to charge the battery, which is what my dealer told me to do, in addition to putting a trickle charger on the battery a couple of times a year. If they could put an EFI system on a snow blower, like my Honda genny has, maybe that would solve a lot of the issues Arien's is having with their EFI systems on their snow blowers?
@cladkeeper8376 9 ай бұрын
Ok. You bought a 4000.00 Honda generator. You have to buy special gas for it. You have to start it every month You have to charge the battery a couple times a year I take my machine out of storage , add fuel to my “ mt” tank and it starts right up and runs fine 😊 I did not say Ariens is having problems with their EFI , I just point out advantages and disadvantages of owning one or the other.
@PatrickFaricy 9 ай бұрын
@@cladkeeper8376 You entirely.missed the point, so let me try again. Why is it that the honda with EFI will run without the battery attached, started via pull cord, but the Ariens needs the battery? I am not a mechanic and at the end of your video, you did say that you had an ariends efi for sale and by reading the comments you left, it sounds like you are not.a fan of them.
@cladkeeper8376 9 ай бұрын
Sorry for missing your “point”. The Ariens has a magneto to generate the electricity to charge the battery, run the headlight, run the fuel pump and power the module. When running. To start the EFI motor you need the battery connected and charged even if you run the 120v electric starter. I tried it. Your Honda motor , not sure which one, probably has a magneto also. Maybe the magneto puts out enough power to fire it without the battery. I’ll figure that out when I buy yours for 300.00 because it wouldn’t start 😊
@PatrickFaricy 9 ай бұрын
@@cladkeeper8376 Now that last line....is funny. Seriously, thank you for the laugh. The dealer that I buy my stuff from sells hundreds of the Honda genny, EU 7000 IS, I have to a billion dollar corp and their guys have been beating them hard for years. He said that I would not believe the condition they return them to him in, in order to repair them. He said that this one would last me, Joe Homeowner, a lifetime and I hope that he is right.....not you, no offense. But, I have no idea how it works, I just know that I wanted to see for myself when I got it home and disconnected the battery and pull started it. The compression when pull starting, is a bear to get over, but it started and ran just fine with no battery. If they could put something like that on snow blowers or other small engines with EFI, maybe they would work better? I don't know. Enjoy your videos though. Thank you not only for the good laugh, but for the response.
@plmn93 8 ай бұрын
@@PatrickFaricy And yet Honda doesn't use EFI on their snowblowers. Why? Almost certainly because a decent system costs too much to be worthwhile on them. Comparing the engine on a $6000 generator to one on a $2400 snowblower is disingenuous, to say the least.
@robertknight4672 9 ай бұрын
My friend bought an EFI snowblower a few years ago. At the time I didn't really know anything about small engines. When was brand new when he showed it to me I didn't even notice EFI written on it. Now he's having issues with it.
@cladkeeper8376 9 ай бұрын
Robert, I’ve had my Ariens for 20 years now and still have only broken a shear pin or 2. No other problems at all. Not even a v belt replacement. This is where “ don’t fix it if it ain’t broke” comes in!
@JamesHoffman-o4b 9 ай бұрын
I have the same model as you, 921049. Now I am on my second fuel pump, but surprisingly no one has a replacement, not the factory or any other suppliers. So basically, I have a lawn ornament. I liked the snow blower when I got it but after this trouble, I’m ready to see about converting it to carb. I’ll never buy a EFI system again.
@cladkeeper8376 9 ай бұрын
I’m sorry to hear this. I won’t be in the market for an EV any time soon either
@geepeezee5030 9 ай бұрын
Firm believer of K.I.S.S. All this modern innovation is considered progress. By what metric. Look at how those EV's function in the dead of winter, how long they take to recharge (or not recharge because battery went dead waiting for a stall to open and now the battery is too cold to charge.)
@halloweenjack2562 10 ай бұрын
It's often said, and I'm pretty sure that it's true that the 70's was the best time to grow up (....ok, I happened to be there!), but it is actually a fact......, and having a Raliegh Chopper was the best bike or anything else you could actually possess (....ok, I happened to have one, and it was a Mark 1!). It's a real treat to see one of these again, loved, and filmed in wonderful close up detail! It must be a thrill to experience actually riding one again.....though as a 61 year old I'm sure I'd look more than a little silly giving it a go!
@cladkeeper8376 10 ай бұрын
Hope I didn’t look too silly at 63 y.o. Always liked the look of the bike although never had one. I took the bike to where I grew up as a kid for the video. Never going to relive this stuff unless you actually do it
@shadetree6981 10 ай бұрын
There aren't any pro's with efi over carb. None whatsoever. Pure junk!!
@cladkeeper8376 10 ай бұрын
The automobile EFI has a lot of moving parts and I like the fact that it does keep the moisture out of the system. I wonder if these EFI systems on a snowblower keep out the moisture out or if it’s a gimmick.
@frankie7508 10 ай бұрын
Excellent analysis and conclusion as the why an electronic fuel injection is just not practical On snow blowers.
@cladkeeper8376 10 ай бұрын
TY
@midas617 10 ай бұрын
If you factor in inflation (devaluation of the dollar) that $1,400 machine in 2003 would equate to $2,321.12 In today money.
@jerrydaniel1530 11 ай бұрын
Got one to do by spring. bought a spare that i could just put a motor on an use it.
@cladkeeper8376 11 ай бұрын
The good thing is they are very popular and there are a lot out there for short money
@heitormourato2931 11 ай бұрын
If the battery is not charged will it still start up?
@cladkeeper8376 11 ай бұрын
It will not. I had to charge for a while before it will start. If you let it sit for a month or so you would probably have to remember to charge it before a storm.
@dobsrsx1330 11 ай бұрын
Do you still need the extension chord plugged in to start up as well as the battery charged?
@cladkeeper8376 11 ай бұрын
With battery charged you will still need ext cord with 120 volt starter, not for pull start
@genecoppedge5972 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a new AW1550A. It’ll be a while before I need to service it but I appreciate your video. I’ve seen some models come with shims to adjust the belt tension.
@philmonat9352 Жыл бұрын
The one variable that affects Carberators is corn-fuel (ethanol) . When you need to add a gas stabelizer to help gas function and lower carb parts corroding, that's a constant pain and does not eliminate destruction of your carborator. Like the cars of today there are no carborators anymore for a reason. Performance. I had a Ariens PRO1024 that ran great until the ethanol ate thru 2 carbs. Now I have a Ariens Platinum EFI/SHO and I'm not looking back. Until the electric snowblower evolves (and it will), this is my power snow blower. (40-50 ft distance). At 68 YO Need a tool that works for me not against me.
@cladkeeper8376 Жыл бұрын
I understand the whole ethanol thing. My 9 HP Tecumseh carb on my new in 2004 Ariens has never been apart once. I run a stabilizer in the machine during the season if storms are few and far between. At the end of the season I run the machine dry of fuel. The problem is NOT the ethanol, it’s the moisture the ethanol attracts in a vented fuel system. That’s why there is not the same problems with fuel injection systems. I like fuel injection very much, I’m just not going to let China get rich off me with overpriced parts.
@philmonat9352 Жыл бұрын
@@cladkeeper8376 If you try the EFI/SHO in a good snow amount you'll jump for one. It's a pleasure to use.
@plmn93 8 ай бұрын
I've been using Seafoam in E10 gas for over 20 years in my small engines. The only time I had a problem was when I was too lazy to drain the bowl for storage. Snowblowers are not cars, they are built to a much lower standard because they are at a much lower price point. Cars no longer use throttle body injection so even with EFI these are a long ways from automotive systems.
@dougg4633 Жыл бұрын
I buy a new one every 3 years . Ariens keep the best resale. Buy them for $1500 +- Take the tax deduction Do minimal maintenance Sell it for $1000 Get 3 years out of it for $500
@thekobaz 11 ай бұрын
Get an ultrasonic cleaner. Take the carb apart, you sometimes don't even need gaskets. Just clean everything. Takes about 5 minutes... and if you're pulling the carb off anyway, save the $30-50 and waiting for shipping and Chinese knockoffs that might not have the right tolerances and then just have a well cleaned original carb.
@kjell-richardlvdal373 Жыл бұрын
I Will never get a new Ariens, but keep my old one in good shape
@kjell-richardlvdal373 Жыл бұрын
Great compare, i agree with you, Have an Ariens 30 pro, with carb, easy to fix, keep it AS simple AS possible
@robsteinhaur221 Жыл бұрын
I'm a fellow brother local 353 Toronto. Thanks for sharing.
@robertskelton2576 Жыл бұрын
Hard to believe they would even used that style of motor. If they tried harder they could have made it even cheaper.
@cladkeeper8376 Жыл бұрын
Stamped steel and plastic
@jimeckenrode1271 Жыл бұрын
I just got this snow blower yesterday and it has the carb. I will trust the carb model over the EFI because I bet you will have problems with it. I have never heard one complaint on the carbed version. EfI is to new and unproven. Keep your snow shovel handy.
@cladkeeper8376 Жыл бұрын
I still have my carb and sold the EFI. I love EFI , but, as I outlined, it is very expensive if you have a problem and a carb can usually be fixed on the spot
@buckbenelli8 Жыл бұрын
I’m sick of this. My back hurts just thinking about fixing snow blowers. Where are all the kids that used to clean driveways for a few bucks.
@cladkeeper8376 Жыл бұрын
All those “ kids” are 64 now.
@philmonat9352 Жыл бұрын
They had the covid break and got used to having it easy.
@negocios0rsk Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great "How-To" video. I'm about to troubleshoot / repair an 80-volt Kobalt. I wanted to see what kind of information is on YT. Is your shop anywhere near northern NJ? (That would be the easiest😀). This was very educational. When I was young it was easier to find repair businesses and parts... even specific for electric motor repairs. Best wishes!
@cladkeeper8376 Жыл бұрын
I worked as an electric tool/ motor repairman early on in my career. From there, became an electrician then a master electrician. My goal is to pass on any info I can to the DIY ers and give encouragement. Thanks for the comments.
@cladkeeper8376 Жыл бұрын
No Boston