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

Hey guys, I'm new here but could use your help.  I have an old Ariens Snowblower (1979) - Tecumseh 10HP HM100 engine, model number 924044 with auger attachment (32") model number 824003.  I recently went through and freshened up the engine and installed new belts (traction and auger).  I do not have an Illustrated Parts List, but from the information I gathered online, the auger attachment belt is supposed to be 1/2" x 36".  Well, when I got it together, the belt didn't sit quite right in the auger drive sheave, and appeared to be a little overtight.  While blowing snow today, I threw the auger drive belt and tore it up.  The groove on the engine sheave is definitely for a 1/2" belt, but a 3/8" belt fits the drive sheave on the auger properly.  This machine has been in the family since it was bought new, and no parts have ever been changed.  Can anyone tell me what belt I need, or the numer for a replacement 1/2 drive sheave for the auger?  This has been a good machine, I just want to keep it going.

Thanks, Josh

Josh - I am currently having trouble obtaining a "Differential Assembly" gear from Ariens.  I went to the Ariens Website and sent them a customer contact email.  Ariens then sends you an almost immediate (within 1 hour) email reply saying they will get back with you in two days.  They did followup with an email to me from Customer Support on the 3rd day (depending on which way you count since Ariens doesn't count the day you send your request.

Since the email reply only provided me some limited information, and did not answer all my questions, I called the Customer Support number on my email (Joy Gilbertson
Warranty Service Representative, Ariens Company, 920-756-4305.  Unfortunately, I could not find an 800 number.  She was helpful for regular parts lookup, etc. but was not a Technician.  When I pressed her for specific questions, she finally told me to call the main Ariens telephone number and ask for "Technical Assistance".  I haven't had a chance to call yet, but this might help you get the answer you need.

PS: HELP! -- I need a "Differential Assembly" for my Ariens Model 924026 which was made in 1977 [8 HP and 24 inch auger).  Ariens has this part on back order and tell me it will be 4+ weeks before they think they can ship it.  They are waiting for some sub-part from their supplier who needs to make them.  Then when Ariens gets them, they can assemble.

Obviously, being December 20th already, I can't wait 4 weeks.  Can anyone help to sell me a used Differential??? The old part number is 61299900;  however, I have since found out that this same differential is used on other models with part number 52403300 and 02442400.  Ariens now tells me that the new replacement part number for all three of the gears is 5120200.
If anyone can help bone this part for me please reply and I will contact you via email. 
Thanks Bill

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Denis wrote:

I ordered a Stens (blue-belt) V-belt using my Arien's part number. I was disappointed in the quality. Even though Stens is a subsidiary of Ariens, the belt was no where as "thick" as the original. I went to my OPE dealer and they had the exact OEM Arien's belt. One manufacturer who has belts that are just as good as OEM (IMO) is Rotary.