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

Hi all,

I purchased an old (pretty old I would said)  Ariens 6HP (Tecum engine). I am not sure how old it is and what is it model number. What I see is that it has a white engine instead of black as in some other Ariens snow thrower. It was working for sometime but now it doesn't move anymore. I opened the bottom plate and saw that the rubber on the friction disc felt out so I guess the friction disc is broken. Would you be able to help me locate the part to buy and  how to replace it.

Another bit of information, I measured the diameter of the friction disc, it appears to be about 5 1/2 - 5 3/4 inch.

Thank you for your help.

Luvxu

Your pictures didn't take- but copying the link got me to them.      

No help on a model number, but your vintage looks like late 70s to me.   I'll bet this is the disk - Ebay item 290198617556 .   You're only out $13 if it isn't.

Removal/replacement might be a bear.      As simple as these machines were, my disk replacement takes 2-3 hours.    There are some later models that don't require taking *everything* apart to slide the disc off a hex shaft.

Jim

Thanks Jim, I ordered the disc. It is cheap enough that I can order a few for spare part. Hopefully I can get it done this weekend. It is very cold here in New England so I am not looking forward to an easy time :(

try this link - click here

click on the view/download link next to the manual on the ariens page