Snow Blowers

Published on February 1st, 2015 | by Turner Anderson

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Replacing the Auger Belts on an Ariens Two Stage Snow Blower

Watch our video on how to replace the auger belts on an Ariens two stage snow blower.

The auger belts drive the impeller and augers to churn through and blow snow. If the belts become too worn and break, the auger and impeller will stop rotating.

Step 1:

Remove the ignition key

Step 2:

Loosen the bolts and remove the belt cover

Step 3:

Disconnect the chute crank and deflector cable

Step 4:

Remove frame housing bolts (there are 2 on each side)

Step 5:

Remove the belt finger

Step 6:

Remove the auger belts from pulleys

Step 7:

Separate auger housing from frame

Step 8:

Remove bolts on the swing plate assembly and remove the drive belt

Step 9:

Loop the new drive belt around the drive pulleys

Step 10:

Re-install the spacers and bolts on the swing plate assembly

Step 11:

Re-connect the idler pulley spring

Step 12:

Re-attach the housing to the pivot rod on the frame

Step 13:

Slide the belts over the pulleys

Step 14:

Re-install the frame housing bolts

Step 15:

Re-install the belt finger

Step 16:

Re-attach the belt cover

Step 17:

Re-install the chute crank

Step 18: 

Re-connect the deflector cable

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Featured Parts and Products:

• Model: Ariens Deluxe 28
• Auger Belts: 07200514
• Ariens Snow Blower Parts
• New Ariens Snow Blowers

Tags: Ariens DIY - Repair Your Ariens Lawn Mower & Snow Blower, auger belt, snow blower

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Turner Anderson is the Internet Marketing Manager at Jack's and the editor of Jack's DIY Center. You'll also find him creating How-To articles, videos, newsletters, and much more.

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