Do both wheels drive on Ariens snowblower?

Those Ariens actually have an automotive style differential and both wheels are driven when the pin in unlocked. It makes turning really easy, however, if one wheel is on ice or off the ground then it will spin and the other wheel won’t turn.

Do both wheels spin on a snowblower?

For both wheel drive mode, the Klik Pin needs to be positioned through the rim and through the innermost hole of the axle. The axle continues to rotate, but since the rim is not pinned to the axle the right wheel is free to rotate with or against the driving left wheel.

Why does my snowblower wheels spin?

when snowblower runs and reaches snow, wheels spin and do not have traction. It has to be either a wheel drive problem, or a tire traction problem. Try putting it on a dry surface and see if the wheels are engaging positively.

How does the lock work on an Ariens snowblower?

On the Ariens 921022 there is an axle pin lock which allow you to lock or unlock either wheel, to allow easier turning of the unit. Locking both wheels means power will be sent to both wheels. Unlocking one means that wheel will be free-wheeling while the other is driven (the condition you’re reporting).

What to do if your snowblower won’t turn?

Look at the the wheel on the left side (the one that does not turn). You will see a pin through the outside end of the axle (outside of the left wheel). Pull this pin out and replace it in hole in the collar of the wheel. This will pin the wheel to the axle, driving the wheel.

What does locking both wheels on snowblower mean?

Locking both wheels means power will be sent to both wheels. Unlocking one means that wheel will be free-wheeling while the other is driven (the condition you’re reporting). Look at the the wheel on the left side (the one that does not turn). You will see a pin through the outside end of the axle (outside of the left wheel).

How does a new Ariens snowblower wheel drive?

Both wheels will drive if you place the clevis clips on each axle end through the wheel and axle. Through the axle only let’s that side spin freely. One wheel clipped gives easier turning and one wheel drive. Both wheels will drive if you place the clevis clips on each axle end through the wheel and axle.

How tall does an Ariens snow blower get?

With a blizzard (36″ of snow) and a few storms of 20″-24″, it just kept going and going. It had no problem handling a full load of snow, both light & fluffy and wet & heavy. Only drawback was that with the 21″ height, and 36″ of snow, some goes over the top of the front.

How does a snowblower with one wheel drive work?

Through the axle only let’s that side spin freely. One wheel clipped gives easier turning and one wheel drive. Both wheels will drive if you place the clevis clips on each axle end through the wheel and axle. Through the axle only let’s that side spin freely.

How do you change the drive cable on a snow blower?

To adjust the wheel drive cable: Loosen jam nut on the adjustment barrel of the drive cable. Turn the adjustment barrel down to shorten cable slack. Tighten the nut against the adjustment barrel. If adjusting the wheel drive cable doesn’t improve your snow blower’s drive performance, you may need to replace the friction disc.