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nickc3
Joined: Dec 9, 2005
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My Auger Gearbox is blown! Help
Original Message Dec 9, 2005 4:18 pm |
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OK...I did a dumb thing...last year I ran out of shear bolts, and put a regular bolt in. I totally forgot about it. I was kindly doing my neighbors driveway..and he left his newspaper in the snow! ARGH. It got caught in the auger and impeller I got the paper out but... Now the augers don't move. I was hoping it was the belts..no luck. THe impeller moves freely.......it clearly looks like its the auger gearbox. But, how do I even get the darn thing out? And, even if I am able to access it, can I actually fix it on my own? Is it worth fixing? Its a 5HP craftsman Bought 2 years ago for $350......Someone locally has a snapper 7hp for sale for $500. I may just get that in lieu of a major repair of this. What should I do? Think I can repair on my own? THis is the last way I wanted to start the weekend! |
YKW1
Location: Central Connecticut
Joined: Dec 3, 2005
Points: 17
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Re: My Auger Gearbox is blown! Help
Reply #6 Dec 9, 2005 10:16 pm |
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end of driveway
Ariens ST524 (1989 Vintage) ****** Husqvarna 10527SBE
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wally
Location: Oakville, ON Canada
Joined: Nov 20, 2005
Points: 30
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Re: My Auger Gearbox is blown! Help
Reply #7 Dec 10, 2005 7:27 pm |
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EOD.... the science of snow blowing (throwing) has taken a life of its own!!! It even has its own acronymns/vocabulary!!!\ Go figure!!! *(:>)* |
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