What the heck has happened to Ariens ??? Isn't it an American company ??

About 6 years ago, my Ariens snow blower ate it's electric start..not an issue since this thing usually starts with the first pull...more than three w/o starting, something is wrong.

Because of my disability, I am now having trouble pull starting it so I went into the dealership to talk about a trade.. took a look at a couple of units..the motor looked quite different..so I asked.. apparently they now are Chinese made..

I bought Chinese parts during our rebuild to save $s..however, we did not install them..and I am suffering through a set of Chinese made tires I was talked into... anyone know if these engines are any good..I think they are LMC. I am inclined to run in another direction but the service from this company is great and I don't mind having my opinion changed..

Thoughts ?

ian