Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Ariens wheel lock up, drive wheels, traction drive

Question
Hi John.I have the same problem as Norm wrote you about on 08/07/07 didn't get or understand your anwser.Any more light you could shed would be greatly appreciated have to repair it myself spent all my money filling up the gas tank.mod#911073 ser#003296  Thanks.

Answer
Hello Peter:

I cannot Check back to 08/07/06, but I believe the Question was Concerning the Drive Wheels Locking. Usually the Cxause for this is tthe Traction Cable Adjsutment. Adjust the Cable so the Drive Disc is Not Touching the Driven Disc. Usually as the Traction Drive is Used the Cable Slowly Stretches and Adjusting Becomes Necessary becaus the Traction Drive will Not Completely Disengage. You can View a Breakdown of the Mower at this Site Addy; http://www.jackssmallengines.net/parts.asp and Select Shop Online Parts Look Up. The Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM (Ariens) and Enter the Model Numbers. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Select the Sectional File. Now you can View the Section of the Mower that ertains to this Repair. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John

Hello Again Peter:

Thanks for the Input and Ratings. Ive Added your Comments to the Ariens Master File for Use in the Future. Till Next Time. May All Your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks Again.

Best Wishes and Good Luck

Respectfully

John