Try it & see.

"Robert11" wrote in message
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: Hello:
:
: Have a new Ariens Compact Model 7524 snowblower.
:
: Wish to pin both wheels to the drive shaft.
:
: Have been getting contradictory answers to the following
question I have
: regarding the correct way to do it. Their manual, catalog
pictures, and
: what the dealer has set up on his floor seem to vary regarding
the
: following:
:
: Both ends of the drive shaft have two radial holes to accept
the locking
: pin.
: The pin goes through the wheel hub, of course, but you have (by
moving the
: tire
: a bit inward or outward on the shaft) the ability to use either
hole in the
: shaft to connect the wheel to.
:
: Seems that the inner hole, the one closer to the blower frame,
would be
: better as there
: would be less bending force on the shaft, but if the tire's
hole was aligned
: with the outer hole on the shaft for the pin there would be a
bit more
: stability, perhaps.
:
: Which is the correct one to use for locking; the inner or
outermost shaft
: hole ?
:
: Thanks,
: Bob
:
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