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

I would like to know how to adjust the clutch lever(going forward and reserve) it will not go all the way down to the handle. It goes almost all the way down to the handle and its becoming of a pain to hold it. My other one that moves the snow goes all the way down. Is there something I can adjust in order to hold the lever all the way down to the handle? 

I hope I explained this well enough.

Thanks                 

if you haven't lubed the shaft the impeller rides on take the plastic cover off by the discharge chute  and operate the lever for the drive. watch for the clutch movement  on the shaft (just in front of the engine) under the belts. there is only about 1/4"  or so movement. spray some wd 40 or penetrating oil where the clutch slides on the shaft and see if that doesn't free up the lever. also lube all the linkage pivot points. there is an  adjustment for the clutch itself but as long as you can roll the blower around on it's wheels with the clutch disengaged your probably ok there. if not and you need the clutch adjusted also and there is a specific sequence for adjustment. latter mkd

download the manual (w/ the model and serial #s) from ariens.com and follow the adj procedures