update: ughhhh snowblower doesn't work!!!

[Wheatmaster]

ok i've diagnosed that the friction wheel and the gear shaft are moving because there are visible screws on the outside that spin when the gear shaft moves. but the wheels still do not move.

gear.jpg

 

[rhino56]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
ok i've diagnosed that the friction whell and the gear shaft are moving because there are visible screws on the outside that spin when the gear shaft moves.

gear.jpg

so does that friction wheel make contact with the plate? or is it worn and thats why its not working.
maybe there is a adjustment nut to put more pressure on it?

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
ok i've diagnosed that the friction whell and the gear shaft are moving because there are visible screws on the outside that spin when the gear shaft moves.

gear.jpg

so does that friction wheel make contact with the plate? or is it worn and thats why its not working.
maybe there is a adjustment nut to put more pressure on it?

yes it does because the gear shaft moves meaning it must touch the drive plate. i think....
the drive plate is connected to the engine.

 

[Juno]

It's time for you to use shovels.

 

[rhino56]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
ok i've diagnosed that the friction whell and the gear shaft are moving because there are visible screws on the outside that spin when the gear shaft moves.

gear.jpg

so does that friction wheel make contact with the plate? or is it worn and thats why its not working.
maybe there is a adjustment nut to put more pressure on it?

yes it does because the gear shaft moves meaning it must touch the drive plate. i think....
the drive plate is connected to the engine.

then you have to raise the plate up some or lower the wheel, i would think theremust be some kind of adjustment for it, it cant be that cheap.

 

[rhino56]

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
ok i've diagnosed that the friction whell and the gear shaft are moving because there are visible screws on the outside that spin when the gear shaft moves.

gear.jpg

so does that friction wheel make contact with the plate? or is it worn and thats why its not working.
maybe there is a adjustment nut to put more pressure on it?

yes it does because the gear shaft moves meaning it must touch the drive plate. i think....
the drive plate is connected to the engine.

then you have to raise the plate up some or lower the wheel, i would think theremust be some kind of adjustment for it, it cant be that cheap.

can you take a clear pic showing the plate and the way its on?

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
ok i've diagnosed that the friction whell and the gear shaft are moving because there are visible screws on the outside that spin when the gear shaft moves.

gear.jpg

so does that friction wheel make contact with the plate? or is it worn and thats why its not working.
maybe there is a adjustment nut to put more pressure on it?

yes it does because the gear shaft moves meaning it must touch the drive plate. i think....
the drive plate is connected to the engine.

then you have to raise the plate up some or lower the wheel, i would think theremust be some kind of adjustment for it, it cant be that cheap.

can you take a clear pic showing the plate and the way its on?

yea i will in about an hour, i'm going to get some breakfast and warm up lol

 

[rhino56]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: rhino56

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
ok i've diagnosed that the friction whell and the gear shaft are moving because there are visible screws on the outside that spin when the gear shaft moves.

gear.jpg

so does that friction wheel make contact with the plate? or is it worn and thats why its not working.
maybe there is a adjustment nut to put more pressure on it?

yes it does because the gear shaft moves meaning it must touch the drive plate. i think....
the drive plate is connected to the engine.

then you have to raise the plate up some or lower the wheel, i would think theremust be some kind of adjustment for it, it cant be that cheap.

can you take a clear pic showing the plate and the way its on?

yea i will in about an hour, i'm going to get some breakfast and warm up lol

ok, if there is no adjustment you might have to improvise thats why id like to see the pic so i know what shaft needs cut and where a washer goes and what needs welding.lol
if you need me you can always try aol im
ls1567234ta

 

[Wheatmaster]

gear2.JPG

i took of the gearbox cover and ran the snowblower. everything is spinning except the wheels. i just don't know where the link is from the gear to the wheels

 

[rhino56]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
gear2.JPG

i took of the gearbox cover and ran the snowblower. everything is spinning except the wheels. i just don't know where the link is from the gear to the wheels

that seems odd that the big gear would be spinning and not the shaft its on. you need to inspect all around the gear where it meets the shaft on both sides and see why its not holding. get a flashlight and small mirror so you can see all sides of it. it may need to be welded.
but please take a picture of it.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
for 6 inches of snow a shovel is just as fast!

actually its no where near as fast

our snowblower has 5 forward gears, in 5 its a fast walk behind the thing, no human can shovel that fast
that and it has a 3 foot wide opening

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
gear2.JPG

i took of the gearbox cover and ran the snowblower. everything is spinning except the wheels. i just don't know where the link is from the gear to the wheels

OK, that cotter pin that is in the shaft that's not spinning, is that still there?

ZV

 

[WW]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
for 6 inches of snow a shovel is just as fast!

actually its no where near as fast

our snowblower has 5 forward gears, in 5 its a fast walk behind the thing, no human can shovel that fast
that and it has a 3 foot wide opening

Make sure you add on the six hours it seems to take everyone to start them (for the first snow of the year)? and the repairs, etc.

the powerful ones are nice if you have a long driveway.....most people in my neighborhood buy the little ones (electric even), and spend like an hour on their tiny driveways. I hear them going before I get outside, I shovel, go back inside, and they are still at it.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: WW

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
for 6 inches of snow a shovel is just as fast!

actually its no where near as fast

our snowblower has 5 forward gears, in 5 its a fast walk behind the thing, no human can shovel that fast
that and it has a 3 foot wide opening

Make sure you add on the six hours it seems to take everyone to start them (for the first snow of the year)? and the repairs, etc.

the powerful ones are nice if you have a long driveway.....most people in my neighborhood buy the little ones (electric even), and spend like an hour on their tiny driveways. I hear them going before I get outside, I shovel, go back inside, and they are still at it.

see im not a moron, i take it over for servicing before the winter EVERY YEAR, it costs me 40$ to have them make sure its all fine and such, change plugs if needed, new oil... all that

started itt today, took all of 3 seconds with the electric starter

cast Iron Block w/ 8.5 HP of snow throwing goodness, hell the thing is 15 years old and it still runs like a champ, thing is a tank, it coudl use a paint job but thats about it

our driveway isnt TOO long but its longer then you wanna shovel

 

[Ornery]

Download the manual from the manufacturer. Read about the "Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment".

 

[Wheatmaster]

here are some pics from the snowblower:

snowblower1.jpg
snowblower4.jpg

 

[BHeemsoth]

6 inches is not really that much. I shoveled 3 driveways with 15 inches on them 2 weeks ago when my snowblower broke. You are better off just shoveling today and then fixing the snowblower some other time.

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: rpbri2886
6 inches is not really that much. I shoveled 3 driveways with 15 inches on them 2 weeks ago when my snowblower broke. You are better off just shoveling today and then fixing the snowblower some other time.

i already shoveled, i just need to fix it now lol

 

[Wheatmaster]

w00t fixed it!!! apparently the key that kicks the axle when the lube gear moves was lost so i took a screw, hacksawed the top off and stuck it in place. now it works!!! whoopie!! thanks alot rhino56!

 

[rhino56]

glad to help

 

[WW]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
w00t fixed it!!! apparently the key that kicks the axle when the lube gear moves was lost so i took a screw, hacksawed the top off and stuck it in place. now it works!!! whoopie!! thanks alot rhino56!

you mean the shear bolt? those are designed to break when you try to crunch up a big rock or something so you don't wreck the auger (much). Try to get a replacement part if possible...otherwise next time it won't be so easy to fix.


http://www.zacm.com/snowblower/ariens.htm

 

[Brutuskend]

SNowblowers :roll:

When "I" was a kid...


And we LIKED it that way!

 

[rhino56]

Originally posted by: WW

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
w00t fixed it!!! apparently the key that kicks the axle when the lube gear moves was lost so i took a screw, hacksawed the top off and stuck it in place. now it works!!! whoopie!! thanks alot rhino56!

you mean the shear bolt? those are designed to break when you try to crunch up a big rock or something so you don't wreck the auger (much). Try to get a replacement part if possible...otherwise next time it won't be so easy to fix.


http://www.zacm.com/snowblower/ariens.htm

it was a axel key