Ariens 922008 with tecsumseh hs50 snow thrower

[cceven]

Hi,

I have an Ariens snowthrower that starts fine. Engine seems to run fine but the snow thrower is not able to throw snow out of the shoot very far. Max 1 feet. The Auger blades are spinning so that snow is being collected. The impeller/fan is also spinning (I think that's what it's called) but the snow is not being tossed out of the shoot very far.

Any suggestions as to where to start looking?

Thanks.

[Robert Barr]

[ds549]

loose belts??

[Stormin Mormon]

I think it's a chute, not a shoot.

Lubricate the inside surface of the chute. Silicone spray is good, and my Dad used to use Pam cooking spray for his snow shovel. Try one of those. Might also sand paper and repaint the inside of the chute. Use glossy spray paint, probably more slippery.