ej_hathcock

cannot get the manual.

This site was recommended by the dealer.

I have the belt on order, but I've never worked on a snowblower before and have no idea how to check for

the things that are mentioned.

To access the belts, I've seen from other threads that it sounds like an easy fix. Take top two bolts out, loosen

bottom two, which acts as a pivot.  But, if I don't have a diagram, which two bolts are they talking about?

I did repair the motor for the electric chute myself. I cleaned out the grease, took the motor apart, the

brushes are similar to the brushes on an alternater motor on a car.  Repacked it with bearing grease.

It worked fine after that.  It wasn't hard, just time-consuming,

frustration in there too, as this was during the snow-blowing season. Murphy's Law???

If anyone can get this manual can they send it to my e-mail:

ej_hathcock AT yahoo.com   (to prevent the spammers, I get too much already)

Thanks for all the input,

E_Jhathcock

This snowblower has electric shute, electric key start, (has a battery about as large as a lawn tractor.)

Also has heated handles.

This snowblower was bought new from Home Depot. Paid 2499. It was outside on display.

They couldn't find the owners manual that usually comes with it when we bought it. 

We've had problems with this from day one.

The electric motor that turns the shute, was not sealed properly, filled up with water, from the melting snow, and seized the

motor. The machine would not move under it's own power. The adjustment was made so it now moves, but it will

not throw snow more than 6 inches, which clogs the shute. If I tip it back and let it go, it shakes the snow loose and the

snow starts to move.  I watch the Auger  shaft on the side of the machine. It turns very slowly at first, then picks up speed.

I don't know what kind of grease to use on the fittings. Is there more than one kind for outdoor equipment?

Is there anyone out there that has this manual.  I have tried the Ariens site, it says the manual is not available. This

is the third winter I have had this machine.  It's not that old.  I can find more on other sites, like a schematic for parts, but

not the actual manual.

I am new to mechanics. I did take the cover off. The auger belt didn't appear to be bad.  appeared like soot, from a belt rubbing.

No glazing on the belt.     I tried to adjust the adjuster both ways with no luck.  There is almost no pressure on the belt when I squeeze the handle. The other way there is no contact with the belt at all.

This explains why the snow doesn't move??

ej in NH

What can anyone tell me.

Does anyone know of a place where I can get a manual for this machine??