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

My 8hp Ariens snow blower runs fine but only half the auger turns when under a moderate load.  The side clogs almost instantly with snow and stops turning.  Is this a belt adjustment or something more serious.  I also noticed that the machine is never really in neutral.  When the gear shift is in the neutral position the machine creeps backwards.  Is this a belt adjustment or something more troublesome too?  Thanks for any help you can provide.

me guesses  u have 2 problems:


1) on the side that doesn t turn u have a broken shear pin. Ez fix. see the thread as to technique for replacing.

2) on the creaping backward u have to adjust the speed selector as decribed in he manual.  (unless  u need to make the other adjustments w/ the attachment clutch/break . see the manual.

BTW  welcome and others that are more erudite   and experienced will soon chime in .

If it is creeping in neutral with the lever engaging the drive train it is an adjustment.  If it is creeping backwards un-engaged it is vibration from the engine.

ALWAYS keep extra shear pins around.......

Welcome to the forum....

C