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

Hi all, first post here.

First off, I'm from Sweden so please bare with (and correct) me if I get the terminology wrong.

I recently bought an Ariens ST504 second-hand and it does a good job but today when I was using it my girlfriend asked me why the rake only turned on one side. Sounded wierd to me as it was throwing snow but sure enough, only one side of the rake was turning. I checked that the shear bolts weren't broken and the rake does not spin freely so the bolts seem intact. It's not at all impossible that only one side has turned all since I bought the machine.

So, I presume there is something wrong with the gear case. Is there some place I can get more details on the interior of the gear case so I know what to expect when/if I open it? Will I need some special tools, gaskets or grease/oil to reassemble the gear case?

Or is the problem likely somewhere else?

All help appreciated

/Ola

ofranzen wrote:
It is quite common for the center section of the bolt to remain in place. With the grease it can be hard to find, and sometimes requires a punch to drive it out. The holes in the rake must be aligned.

I buy spare shear pins and tape them to the handlebars so I can't loose them.

I got some new shear pins today and now it works as it should.

Getting this snow thrower is one of the best things I've done. Clearing 3000+ square feet by hand was a bit tough when we get 5-10" snow several times a season.

Thanks for your help

/Ola

Ofranzen,

Glad you got her running!!

I used to hate heavy snowfalls till I gought my 2 stage blower.

Now I look forward to them!!!!

                                        Fred