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x411


Joined: Mar 8, 2007
Points: 3

Ariens snow thrower not throwing snow very far.
Original Message   Mar 8, 2007 1:37 pm
Hi,

I have an Ariens snow thrower that starts fine. Engine seems to run
fine but the snow thrower is not able to throw snow out of the shoot
very far. Max 1 feet. The Auger blades are spinning so that snow is
being collected. The impeller/fan is also spinning (I think that's
what it's called) but the snow is not being tossed out of the shoot
very far.

The make is Ariens

Model is 922008

Engine Make is a Tecsumshe

Engine Model is HS50 67008

Any suggestions as to where to start looking?

Thanks.
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jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558

Re: Ariens snow thrower not throwing snow very far.
Reply #5   Mar 12, 2007 10:02 am
X411,

Glad you found your problem!!!

You also might want to put Clarence's "Impeller Kit" on your blower.

Check it out!! Google "Clarence's impeller kit" for his site!!!

Fred

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
x411


Joined: Mar 8, 2007
Points: 3

Re: Ariens snow thrower not throwing snow very far.
Reply #6   Mar 12, 2007 8:39 pm
Well,  I changed the v-belt today and test the throwing distance.  The snow is a little slushy and I only managed to get about 1-2 feet  away from the snow thrower.  I figured if it was fresh snow I would manage 5-6 feet max.  The impeller is definitely spinning faster but I don't think the entire problem has been resolved.  Can I grease the shaft that spins the v-belt?  What about the idler? (not the part where the belt is) It was cluttered with fiber from the damaged belt.  What other components should I lubricate to reduce friction?  I also noticed that the gear case that the auger was attached to was vibrating left to right as the auger blades spinning.

Comments.

I'll check out the impeller kit as suggested.

Thanks.
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Jonathan


I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa

Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
Points: 320

Re: Ariens snow thrower not throwing snow very far.
Reply #7   Mar 13, 2007 12:52 pm
I don't think that the auger case should be moving. That could have something to do with the belt tearing up. Someone with more experience than I with tearing down machines can probably tell you what to look at next.
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2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw
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