Hi Ian,
I have a "Snapper" snowthrower and I had the same problem you have. I
took it inside my shop and threw the heat to it....then greased the working
mechanism with a synthetic grease. As I was pumping my grease gun on one of
the nipples, I saw water being pushed out by the grease. The problem was
that water had gotten into the bearings and sleeved shafts etc and was
freezing preventing my auger from turning right away. After greasing the
moving parts, it prevented the water from comming in and freezing when it
was shut down. The problem went away..... Hope my experience was of help to
you....Jim


"Ian Stock" wrote in message
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I have an old Ariens snowblower that occasionally seems to be freezing up.
The engine works well, as does the wheel drive mechanism. The auger
system
seems to freeze up when left unused. I have found that exposing it to
heaters releases things and all works well.


Any idea of what would be freezing and how to remedy it?

Thanks,

Ian




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