Maybe someone can help me. I have an Ariens snowblower (yes, bought at Home Depot!) that isn't working right, and I can't figure out what is wrong. The auger turns ok, but it doesn't throw the snow very far. I checked the belts, and they appear fine; no visible wear. When first starting, I can't go but a few feet without the snow packing in the shoot. After about 5 or 10 minutes letting the auger spin, I can clear the snow, but have to go very slowly. If we have a deep snowfall, it won't cut it. I have been looking for troubleshooting for the Ariens, and can't find any.
From what I can see, there are two belts, one for the auger and one for the wheels. Both look fine, with no wear. There is mention of a friction disk in the user manual. Does this drive the impeller?
Any help would be appreiated.
