I have this exact model Ariens snowblower. As I’ve needed to do some maintenance on it, your videos have helped me a lot. Frankly, I would not have attempted to do the work myself, but your videos gave me the confidence and know how to do the work. Can’t say enough how thankful I am!!
@tommymoh3824
5 жыл бұрын
This gentleman is the kind of fellow you would want as your best friend or your neighbor. He explains the repair process clearly, precisely and concisely. I always check the DONYBOY73 how-to-library before beginning a repair project. An invaluable resource that I was glad to find.
@perrymoore8242
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I've had this model, purchased new at Home Depot for nearly ten years. First few years, it worked okay, but we didn't have a lot of snow. 2015 was a disaster and I just sort of accepted that having the machine bog down in deep snow was a given. This weekend we had decent snow with a thick icy crust, but it still seemed wrong bogging down. After watching your video and adjusting the belt tension, my snowblower runs better than ever is an absolute beast at moving snow. Hats off to you, sir. This thorough, clear presentation of dealing with the belt drive has been a life saver. Can't thank you enough.
@javierfigueroa9488
6 жыл бұрын
I have an Ariens snowblower and i believe they are one of the best. very strong and reliable. Thanks for your video it's very helpful,clear and easy to follow. congratulations.
@kevorknazarian238
6 жыл бұрын
Many are master mechanics, but in other hands do not know how to teach. I have to say you are great mechanic and a great teacher. Thanks for this wonderful video. God bless you !!
@KLH1966
7 жыл бұрын
Dony, your videos have saved me money. As to the impeller, I myself make sure there is not one right at 6 o'clock position, plus when I'm done for the day or night I use my gas leaf blower to clear any and all snow, ice act. Friend suggested to me, now and then spray the impeller area with CRC Heavy Duty Silicone spray, when there is no snow or ice in there. Again THANK YOU for the videos.
@dwaynewills
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great instructions that worked perfectly. I have the exact same Ariens 624E that I purchased in 2008 with the Techumseh engine and have not had a single issue with it until this year. Followed your instructions and its as good as new again.
@flat6fever680
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you donyboy73 for the short concise tutorial with no annoying attempts at humor. You are the man. Liked and subbed.
@donyboy73
2 жыл бұрын
welcome to my channel!
@jwsvandr
7 жыл бұрын
Break the machine doing something stupid and then complain that it cant be fixed immediately. Got to love those type of customers. Keep the great videos coming
@RN-hx1rs
7 жыл бұрын
THis channel has saved me hundreds! Love it!
@PugFanMN
6 жыл бұрын
Just thought I’d drop a note to say that this was very helpful when I needed to fix my ST524. There were a couple of differences. The back panel only uses 2 bolts and are 1/2 inch instead of 3/8. The back guard that you were pulling is bolted in and should be removed with a 7/8 inch. Last, the spring guide is on the right of the belt. You need to remove the rear guard on the ST524 or it’s really tough to get the belt into the lower drive.
@danielroden9424
10 ай бұрын
thank you for this video! i had the back cover off and not sure if i had to remove the entire auger assembly. mine is the ariens amp sno throw 24 inch electric battery version but its still going strong! its the same innards so these videos still apply
@PrimoLandscaping
7 жыл бұрын
My two cents on belts is always get OEM. I tried a well known chain store's brand a couple years ago on 2 Noma blowers and replaced the belts in less than a season of use. You get what you pay for. Merry Christmas to Don and everyone.
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
thanks, I've seen some aftermarket belts made by Thermoid outlast oem
@patthesoundguy
7 жыл бұрын
Primo Landscaping I almost never buy oem belts from my suppliers for my customers. I also find that a lot of the aftermarket belts exceed the oem. I just posted a video today about the difference between off the shelf hardware store fractional horsepower belts and proper Kevlar or belts specifically for high torque clutching applications like snowblower auger mechanisms. I routinely get customers that have used a fractional HP belt and wonder why it lasted 4 to 5 min max.
@tonym6920
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Dony. I don't need a snowblower here in North Carolina but I always enjoy watching you repair equipment, never too old to learn something new. I've learned so much watching your videos over the years and my level of confidence has grown every year. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2017 Dony. Thanks again for all you do.
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
thanks tony
@Pyridox
7 жыл бұрын
I like the Ariens snowblower's. They seem to be made pretty well.
@punchion
4 жыл бұрын
You're right about the ariens snowblowers. I'm really pleased with mine.
@paulrockwood371
3 жыл бұрын
This looks easier than the official ariens video that says to split the blower in half in order to replace the belt. I have an older 1032 and the belt is stretched and worn so i have a replacement coming. The idler adjustment is maxed out and I couldnt love the heavy wet snow we got yesterday.
@beerqueenie8029
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Don. Just wanted to say congratulations on your feature in the Canadian tire flyer app. Thanks for being a go to guy for me and lots of other wanna be small engine guys. Have a great holiday season.
@jawjww
7 жыл бұрын
thank you for being a great teacher. I've spent hours watching your channel and have learned so much. you are a great teacher.
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
thank you
@marathoner43
7 жыл бұрын
We still have two 1970s era Ariens. Both run like a champ. They'll last forever if you take care of them.
@bogsy3407
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. I have the exact same model, a little beat up but still works. I just ordered the belts to replace it. Wisconsin winter can be brutal sometimes. Cheers!
@dirtydelta7
4 жыл бұрын
Great video showing you that for some models you dont have to separate the auger from the motor. Nice Job!
@grantw.whitwam9948
7 жыл бұрын
That was a lot like changing the one on my JD, I didn't even have to take the bottom cover off. I found out the bracket that holds the drive tensioner pulley needed oil, it wasn't moving freely. As for your vids, they give me the courage to fix things that I might not have. Hope your Christmas is a good one.
@swampedge3769
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the videos you put up. They have been very helpful in getting my repairs done on a 1997 mtd snowblower. I just picked up a 1972 Simplicity SnoAway with a 5hp Briggs in surprisingly good condition from a neighbor and I'm going to restore it. I'm sure your vids will be useful there as well.
@appleztooranges
5 жыл бұрын
Ariens makes their own ariens engine nowadays. I think if you pay for pro line it’s Briggs and stratton
@l337pwnage
3 жыл бұрын
I think they're just LTC engines, but I could be wrong.
@stevesmith6058
9 ай бұрын
Nice job Donnie I have the Ariens deluxe, and those belts are hard to put on😆
@MrMulliganjl
7 жыл бұрын
Wishing you and the Mrs. a very Merry Christmas. Love your channel have turned many people onto it, and they all like it.
@neilfauerbach5163
9 ай бұрын
Yhis was a great video. Exactly the problem I needed to solve. I have this same model. It works beautifully when it is maintained properly.
@aleblanc3547
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dony. Simple fix once you've seen it done.
@heathwilson2572
2 жыл бұрын
Ariens snowblower is a good machine. A lot of people buys Ariens snowblower than they buy mdt models
@99carnot
7 жыл бұрын
Helpful information! Thanks and have a good weekend. Looks like you are getting a lot of snow.
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
thanks steve
@Tommyr
7 жыл бұрын
Another great video Don! Happy holidays! I have to replace my 20 year old Craftman's belts. They are the originals!
@63256325N
7 жыл бұрын
Good pile of snow you've got there. Thanks for the video.
@Ag5585swampdonkeyAG
7 жыл бұрын
your right about the throwing ability i have a 28 professional Ariens and man it can throw the white stuff to bad i can not place a pic on here to show ya .
@gordsmith7708
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information!
@mrbriggs68
7 жыл бұрын
I have 10 nos Tecumseh engines 6 8 HP and 2 5hp I love the old Tecumseh engines my snowblower is still going strong after 24 year's
@Tommyr
7 жыл бұрын
Nice! Mine is 20 years old this year!
@semco72057
7 жыл бұрын
I don't own a snowblower, but did love that video and I hope you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
@InquisiitorWH44K
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, Don.. This Ariens is almost the excact same model as mine. Haven't had to use it to much but it's been great for the four or five times we had significant snows. Great back and time savers!
@BrucesShop
7 жыл бұрын
Well done as always. I learned my lesson the hard way about the Kevlar belts. Now I use nothing but them and the cheap belts just hang on the hooks in the shop. Merry Christmas Don to you and yours.
@ppin2323
7 жыл бұрын
félicitations Don pour avoir ton portrait sur le flyer de canadien tire...tester ici...
@ourkid2000
7 жыл бұрын
that little 6hp is blowing the snow at least as far as my 10hp. pretty impressive.
@joev3315
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dony Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous new year to you and your family . thanks for all the good work you do in your videos, hope to see more great videos in the new year.
@charlieg.6242
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dony, will this process work with Deluxe 28? I've watched other videos pertaining to my machine and they demonstrate you have to split the machine. This system seems much easier.
@Lanninglongarmmowing
7 жыл бұрын
is this how you replace most auger belts on most machines? I have a 7 hp trac drive yard machines 2 stage and I split the machine to replace the drive belt. It has 2 auger belts. The belts were so worn they were almost at the bottom of the pulleys. lol. Great video!!
@johngiff2978
4 жыл бұрын
What a great video and polished, instructor Thankyou!
@joe.a5350
7 жыл бұрын
Top Shelf instructor!
@l337pwnage
3 жыл бұрын
My old blower would burn belts sometimes. I'd like to know what my newer Ariens belt is made of, tho, when that slips it makes the loudest squeal I've ever heard. Nobody could unknowingly burn that one up, lol. I think it's even stalled the motor, but I don't recall for sure. The sound is so jarring it almost makes you jump.
@johnrw2012
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for all your videos ,merry christmas and happy new year
@appleztooranges
3 жыл бұрын
Donyboy73 could you please do a belt replacement on a more modern ariens snowblower such as an ariens deluxe 28”? Majority of people have these. Do you don’t have to split the engine in half?
@YukonHawk1
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dony.....Hope all is well. I have an older Ariens 1128 snowblower which has a two belts. One for the drive and one for the auger. The method you used here, can that be used for my blower? I saw two videos where they separated the housing into two pieces to replace the belts. The method you used seems much easier. Thanks for any info you can share. Best...Paul
@striker1553
7 ай бұрын
Have you ever prestor swapped this blower? I have a regular 624 and I got the 212cc predator but like a dope I didn't realize it had the dual shaft Tecumseh.
@chriswaldron7922
6 ай бұрын
Question. My auger belt is too tight. Therefore the belt turns with the engine pulley wheel. How do I loosen so the the auger belt slides on thee engine pulley until being engaged by my hand lever? Thanks
@cubbeezx
7 жыл бұрын
Nice job Don! Merry Christmas!
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@geojor
7 жыл бұрын
thanks & happy holidays ...
@dannydunnagan3267
7 жыл бұрын
merry christmas from west tenn
@johnhouli3450
2 жыл бұрын
2022 Happy New Year Don to you and your family. Does old stage 2 toro 622 belts work the same as Ariens Thanks.
@AlexG-di5mk
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this video saved me today!
@zombiemontage
6 ай бұрын
Hey Don, I replaced the auger belt on my MTD and the tension is good but the outside of the belt is rubbing (touching) on the guide bracket guard. It's on the side opposite of the idler pulley. Is that ok?
@JPilot2
7 жыл бұрын
Don, I hope you, and your family have a wonderful, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Thank you very much for the "Auger Belt Replacement On Ariens!" :-)
@stefan94pk
7 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it is beautiful there in this time of year.
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
yes if there is snow
@jamesmullins3219
7 жыл бұрын
good video. Thanks
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
thanks james
@GNX157
7 жыл бұрын
Didn't this model have trouble because of that single pulley auger system design? I recall for some of the models Ariens came out with an update package that included a double groove pulley, new idler pulley and bracket, and a new cable.
@JSchrumm
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have a gauge designed for checking the upper pulley? You would think a belt could do some damage if left to grind away like that.Or do you just see how far down the belt fits in the grove of the pulley.
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
usually the width of pulley where belt goes in
@froggerman44
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a part # for the scraper bar?
@edsautter51
7 жыл бұрын
I have to replace the belt on my 1332LE Ariens blower is it the same process?
@appleztooranges
5 жыл бұрын
Donyboy73 can you replace an auger belt tutorial on a Honda snowblower? I’d like to learn on how to replace it
@capohd28
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have a 2009 30" Platinum Ariens that works perfectly. It has a double belt system. Do I have to split the body as I've seen in other videos on the twin drive belts or can they be done this way also?
@zx8401ztv
7 жыл бұрын
Smashing video as allways :-D It does take a while to teach people the feel and logic in mechanical items. Hope you have a happy xmas :-D.
@videodistro
7 жыл бұрын
And the caution is... never go from a warm garage or basement straight to blowing snow. cold snow in a warm blower melts slightly and then turns to ice. Don't ask how I know. :)
@john-dt6bq
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Donny, I have an Ariens deluxe 30 snow blower and it has a broken spring that wraps or coils around the idler pulley rod for the auger belt. It has a regular hook on the other end. It broke off and I have no idea what or where it connects to. Does that make any sense to you? There’s another piece that has to come off to remove the coiled end of the spring. Not sure how to approach this. Any chance you could do a video on replacing springs? Or what it’s called? I love your videos!
@jhans3278
3 жыл бұрын
Regarding the belt idler pulleys, for a ST724, I need Ariens PN 01213200 which Ariens is now substituting PN 52007000. PN 52007000 does not fit since it has a smaller race and I cannot use the OEM 5/16" flat washers required for spacers between the idler pulley and the mounting bracket. Have you come across this problem and if yes, what is your solution?
@MrEdsster
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. Once again I learned something,
@leoramirez4024
7 жыл бұрын
great tips awesome job
@donz6901
7 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual.
@371francis
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great video!!
@LivDoesItDiy
7 жыл бұрын
Great video , Good advice
@drewthornton4684
7 жыл бұрын
merry Christmas don and family
@alexbrowneudora
7 жыл бұрын
When I put my blower into gear it moves but once I take my hand off the lever allowing it to move it keeps moving. How can I fix it? It is a John Deere snow blower.
@2pugman
7 жыл бұрын
I split the machine to replace that belt. Never again ! Thanks.
@GNX157
7 жыл бұрын
Dony I have to ask. Since the belt was being replaced anyway, why did you struggle taking it off as you did? Why not just get some tin snips or similar and cut the belt lol?
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
just a habit in case I need to measure for cross reference to an aftermarket belt
@latoureb
5 жыл бұрын
I have a model that looks exactly the same yet the service manual says to remove the entire Auger front section to change the belt..... and nothing about flipping it onto the front.
@Mr_Tecumseh
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Don, I need your opinion. Which engine line do you think is better an HMSK or an OHSK?? There is a guy selling brand new NOS Tecumseh 10hp HMSK100, 358cc and a 12hp OHSK120, 358cc. Which engine line do you think is more reliable? How much more powerful do you think the OHV 12hp is compared to the L head 10 hp a big difference or a little difference? Thanks..
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
the ohv is more quiet and will have a bit more power, I prefer the ohv
@Mr_Tecumseh
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Its going on a large Snowblower and I do commercial snow removal. So having a little more power and be quiter and more fuel efficient is a big plus. Thats exactly the info I was looking for. I think I made my decision on which engine to by. The 12hp Tecumseh OHV. Thanks for the info. Its going to end up on a 1971 Ariens Sno-Thro 10000 series with a 32 wide bucket. It was originally seriously underpowed with a 7 horsepower Tecumseh H70. But thats all they had in 1971. Its going to make a huge difference on that machine and I will finally be abke to add a headlight for night! Thanks again.... Your always a big help and your videos are very informative and helpful.
@lilshik69
10 ай бұрын
There's no need to tip the blower upside down and take that cover off all you do is take the 4 bolts off 2 on each side disconnect the shoot handle and tip the front forward and you can change it right from up top takes legit 5 minutes. Your working way harder for no reason
@mikeg1994
7 ай бұрын
He does it that way because it prevents you from having to remove the 4 housing bolts you speak of, and separate the front from the back. Messing with these 4 bolts weakens these areas of the sheet metal. Once the sheet metal is weak enough in these areas (doesn’t take much), your auger belt will start to slip off due to the movement between the front and back of the blower. It’s actually much smarter to do it this way.
@eugenelove874
7 ай бұрын
❤
@appleztooranges
4 жыл бұрын
Donyboy73 is replacing Honda belt track unit same thing? Or more complicated than this?
@donyboy73
4 жыл бұрын
more complicated
@appleztooranges
4 жыл бұрын
donyboy73 are Honda snowblowers the best? Most reliable?
@donyboy73
4 жыл бұрын
@@appleztooranges yes
@appleztooranges
4 жыл бұрын
donyboy73 have you ever tried Yamaha? Heard they only sell them in Canada 🇨🇦?
@CurtSnow
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I'm sure you just saved me a ton of cash :)
@jackfairey1099
7 жыл бұрын
First
@donyboy73
7 жыл бұрын
have a good weekend
@RANDOMMekhaniks
7 жыл бұрын
Dany can you please check out my video titled Mower Still Needs some work and tell me what causes the engine to run like that? It would help out a lot!
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