Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

A friend just gave me his old Ariens.  It worked fine for about a week.  The engine starts on the first pull, and the drive wheels turn, but the auger does not move--this was preceeded by a squealing sound.  There is no obstruction that I can see.  I poured hot water on it just to make sure there was no ice jam, but it still would not move.  I took the cover off, and both belts looked ok.  Some people suggest replacing the auger belt.  How is this done?  Or could it be a shear pin?

Wire,

You might have a stone wedged behind the impeller.

                                                                    Fred

on my new one the auger stopped engaging, the idiots at HD hadnt tightend the cable enuogh. Try pulling on the cable, see if that does it.