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

When I removed the extension cord from the starter plug on my 2004 9hp Ariens 924124 today the ground pin broke off and was still in the cord socket. After I finished what I needed to I removed the broken pin from the extension cord and plugged the cord back into the starter socket. It started fine.
Looking at the parts book it appears that the starter socket is part of the whole wiring harness. This is obviously not a good time to do what looks like a major job. Also the part seems to be about $50.
I think that the ground pin is to prevent shocks by connecting to the ground from the outlet. If I am careful is there any reason that this repair can't wait until after snow season?

I see this from time to time,, personally I wouldn't be to worried about it...

the ground tab is only used if there's a short to ground in the starter or switch.. so for example if u were starting the blower and touching metal frame or any metal part of the snow blower and there was a short to ground then Yes u will get a shocked!!!.. but in my experience 20 years I never heard of anyone getting a shock..