20 Most Recent Ariens Deluxe 28 Model 921022 St28le 2 Stage Snowblower Questions & Answers

Your float could be not adjusted properly or sticking on.

Look for the engine (brand) repair manual. Usually they are Tecumseh on Ariens machines.

Is your drive belt too tight.that drives the wheels? When it's too tight the wheels appear to lock.

I have attached a link to an article and video that will help you be able to change your spark plug. It is very easy to do and a quick fix that solves many engine problems. I hope it will help you accomplish what you would like to do! These step by step instructions will have your spark plug swap done in no time! Best of luck! Changing the Spark Plug on an Ariens Two Stage Snow Blower

press the primer 5 or 6 times full choke and make sure idle lever is up a little when it starts take choke off one notch at a time then rev engine slowly

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Here is the full parts schematic and wiring diagram. https://www.partstree.com/models/915067-1740-ariens-zoom-40-zero-turn-mower-17hp-kohler-sn-010000-above/ ..

Go to this site: http://apache.ariens.com/cgibin/ctrg0005?SESSIONID=0.5721913612416231&Site=ARIENSS

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/ezr-1542-blades-wont-engage.176529/

A snatching clutch is the most likely reason, or a dirty carburetor. Lots of help in the link https://www.google.com/search?q=engine+runs+fine+until+I+engage+the+mowing+deck ..

If you killed the motor by jamming the blades, the mower belt may have come off or broke. Check to see if it is still in place. Also with the engine off, turn the blades by hand and see if the upper pullies turn.

Check the start relay (not starter solenoid) energizes during crank. If the start relay does not energize then the magneto kill shunt is closed, hence no spark.

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It seems to be a common issue when you change a belt! Most people have it the other was when they won't turn. https://www.google.com/search?q=Ariens+snowblower+932102+auger+will+not+stop+spinning ..

Did you remove the rear screw located beside the dipstick tube?

Starter energize requires the following.

PTO - Off
Steering arms - Out
Ignition switch - Start position
Battery + fuse intact
Battery - fuse intact

Cycle PTO on/off, steering arms in/out. Check both fuses. Check battery voltage >12.0V.

.8mm will get you sorted.

perhaps the seat safety switch has dirt on the contacts