I replaced the auger belt in my snowblower and the engine works fine, but the auger still won’t turn?
Micky J. asked:
The snowblower can move. But the auger still doesn’t turn or blow snow even after i replaced a severed belt! what could be wrong? and how can i fix this?
The snowblower itself moves. I replaced the shear pins, in addition to replacing the severed belts for the auger. Yet it still doesn’t work! what could be wrong, and how would i fix this?
The snowblower can move. But the auger still doesn’t turn or blow snow even after i replaced a severed belt! what could be wrong? and how can i fix this?
The snowblower itself moves. I replaced the shear pins, in addition to replacing the severed belts for the auger. Yet it still doesn’t work! what could be wrong, and how would i fix this?
Tags: Belts, Shear Pins, Snowblower
November 29th, 2007 at 5:46 am
The most obvious thought is to check the shear pin that the auger sits on. Even though the pin will probably be in place, it could be broken in the middle. They are there as a safety device to prevent major damage to the motor. I hope this helps.
November 29th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
It’s just a hunch but I’d check to see that you have the belt on right, they can be tricky some times. Perhaps not enough tension on it. Good luck.
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:38 am
if you have a two stage thrower, it may be that the shear pin didn’t break until it broke the gear in the gearbox, the thrower would still move but the auger wouldn’t , if the imput shaft to the gearbox is turning but the auger not moving good sign gearbox stripped (auger must be in run position to see)