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

Hi,

I have an Ariens snow thrower that starts fine. Engine seems to run
fine but the snow thrower is not able to throw snow out of the shoot
very far. Max 1 feet. The Auger blades are spinning so that snow is
being collected. The impeller/fan is also spinning (I think that's
what it's called) but the snow is not being tossed out of the shoot
very far.

The make is Ariens

Model is 922008

Engine Make is a Tecsumshe

Engine Model is HS50 67008

Any suggestions as to where to start looking?

Thanks.

X411,

Glad you found your problem!!!

You also might want to put Clarence's "Impeller Kit" on your blower.

Check it out!! Google "Clarence's impeller kit" for his site!!!

Fred

Well,  I changed the v-belt today and test the throwing distance.  The snow is a little slushy and I only managed to get about 1-2 feet  away from the snow thrower.  I figured if it was fresh snow I would manage 5-6 feet max.  The impeller is definitely spinning faster but I don't think the entire problem has been resolved.  Can I grease the shaft that spins the v-belt?  What about the idler? (not the part where the belt is) It was cluttered with fiber from the damaged belt.  What other components should I lubricate to reduce friction?  I also noticed that the gear case that the auger was attached to was vibrating left to right as the auger blades spinning.

Comments.

I'll check out the impeller kit as suggested.

Thanks.

I don't think that the auger case should be moving. That could have something to do with the belt tearing up. Someone with more experience than I with tearing down machines can probably tell you what to look at next.