Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > Need Help: Wheels get Stuck on a Trusty old Ariens
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newtonian
Location: Windsor CT
Joined: Dec 12, 2004
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Re: Need Help: Wheels get Stuck on a Trusty old Ariens
Reply #5 Jan 26, 2006 9:13 am |
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The rubber wheel on mine looks much better than the rubber wheel on yours. It appeared that if that part were malfunctioning that the engine power would not be transmitted to the wheels, and that the wheels would still rotate if the blower was pushed around by hand. In my case, the wheels were stuck - couldn't push the snowblower - couldn't turn the snowblower - it's like a parking brake had been applied.
2012 Ariens ST24DLE Semi Retired Ariens 9526 in active reserve Unknown vintage 5HP Ariens to restore
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DNK1
Joined: Jan 11, 2006
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Re: Need Help: Wheels get Stuck on a Trusty old Ariens
Reply #6 Jan 29, 2006 11:56 pm |
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If it's a single belt machine and the auger is engaged and turing, I'd take a look at the friction wheel assembly. It's on a spring loaded carrier and may be hanging up or need adjustment. This one doesn't have a differential but this is what the old ones look like inside. The bearing to the left side of the friction wheel looks like it's on an angle or worn out.
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