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

Does anyone know what the original lube was for an auger gearcase from an  Ariens Sno-Thro 924050  serial 080582  (ST824)? I believe everything was changed  to L-2  (90 gear lube). I have a leak and was wondering if 00 grease would be alright if that was the original lube?

Thanks Snowmann, I'll check it out.  Finally found some gear oil for it so I will give it a go this weekend.

robert. you can also pick up the bentonite or clay base grease at a john deeler impliment dealer.it's the grease they use for the combine heads . i have a 1986 8 hp ariens 924 and when i finally checked the auger it was close to being dry. put lower gear lube for an outboard in it and it leaked everywhere. went and got the stuff from john deere now it's good to go.was also told the lube they use for chain saw bar  tip sprockets is the same stuff. .

Well I took a look and everything seems to be fine, it's a slow rotating noise and you only hear it when your leaning towards the bucket if someone else is running the impeller.  It's a rythmic noise to the speed of the auger rotation so I am assuming something with the gearcase or auger itself?  It would almost sound like the auger scraping against the bucket but no marks are left behind, not sure what the problem is if there is an issue.

SRG