This old Ariens has the two augers stuck to the two inner shafts that extend on both sides from the gear box. So, when the 1/4" shear bolts is removed by unscrewing the nut, and banging it out with lubricant spray and a hammer, the auger will NOT spin on the shaft.
This is supposedly a major NO-NO because the auger needs to spin easy with the shear bolts removed. The grease fittings are probably clogged up solid as well.
So, I need to either replace the two grease fittings, or get lubricant inside the auger spin-around, somehow, with an aerosol spray. Fluid film is recommended to do this, and then tap the auger around with a rubber mallet to loosen it up.
Wish me some good luck here, or I be doing the snow with a snow shovel?
How much snow will be falling in Meredith tonight, anyone know in advance? ......
I recently bought this old Ariens for $175 on Craigslist and the engine starts right up and runs strong with the pull start, even though the electric start is not working.