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

I have a chance to purchase a used 9400 series Ariens 8-24 at a good price but it has a broken auger gearbox.

 I don't know what the exact damage is, but after some quick research, these parts seem to be in short supply or you have to buy the shaft & the gear as a set ($$$). Is there a place where I can source replacement parts cheaply & does the gear normally slide on & off the rake shaft easily?

Thanks