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

First of all thanks to anyone who may have some insight on this problem.

When I push down the "engage" handle, the blower doesn't move....if i shake it a little, it will begin to go....I contacted my local dealer, but they are swamped...If you watch the weather, we in the Chicago area have had a bit more of the white stuff than usual......they told me it might need a belt adjustment, my question is, is this something I can do myself? Is there anywhere where I can find a step by step procedure to deal with this problem?

With more snow coming would love to get it operational sooner than later....

I am fairly handy, but is this just too much of a project?

Thanks for your help!!

http://apache.ariens.com/cgibin/ctrg0005?SESSIONID=d2hgxdi3njyhhpfkf34pjr3u&site=arienss

Go to the above link and get the manual.  I have done the adjustment w/my  ST7524E and it was pretty easy.  Good luck.

I could also be your friction wheel is wore out this will also produce this out come