The best Ariens snow blowers are the older models with the Tecumseh engine. Tecumseh was the largest manufacture of small engines in North America but were bought out and sold on Dec.15, 2008. Another company bought the rights to it and still makes parts for the engines. Now Ariens uses China engines. I still use my 1976 Ariens Snow blower with the Tecumseh on it. Its built to last and last. All metal construction and starts on the first pull. So your best bet is to find a older Ariens (pre- 2008).
One may purchase Ariens snow blower parts from Snow Blowers Direct. They are an authorized dealer and will have parts for any model of Ariens snow blower.
Ariens 932104 is the Ariens ST8524 was sold in 2004 and 2005
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Made in 1964
Ariens make eight different ranges of snow blowers. Full information about all of these can be found on the Ariens website, together with a list of local dealers.
One can obtain chains for a snow blower from Snowblowers Direct and Gilson Snowblowers website. An example is Ariens 13 x 4 inch snow blower tire chains for $49.99.
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There are several places that one can purchase an Ariens snow blower online. Snow Blowers Direct sells a few different models and offers free shipping. Amazon also sells the professional model for around $2500.
I will assume a valve-in-block engine and the answer is an RJ19LM Champion or equivalent.
1984 to 1986 is what I have learned. I have one that is still running and doing it's job each winter.
I bought one of these at Menards 2 years ago. Snow Devil seams to have disappeared as a brand name and has apparently been re-branded as a WEN product. The LCT engines were used by Ariens (don't know if they still are). But Ariens dealers may be a source for parts.
Please visit www.ariens.com. This website provides product information, dealer locations and customer support.