Eric Tonks wrote:
Check the belt drive, possibly the clutch idler is not engaging properly, or
the belt is stretched oversize and slipping.

Pray inform us just how a loose belt is gonna stall the engine?

Read well before replying...


Jeff

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My old dual-stage Ariens snowblower is giving me trouble just when I
need it. The engine runs fine but when I engage the auger clutch, it
either stalls or the auger turns very slowly.

I have replaced the oil in the gearbox between the drive shaft and the
auger shaft, so I am sure it is not freezing in the gearcase. What
else might be causing it to seize up when the auger is engaged?
Thanks,

Ian






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