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Craftsman 8HP - Model # 536886650

The blades are are not turning. I live in a dead end street & I am stuck

Thank you

Since you didn't say anything about the engine I'm going to assume you can get it running OK.

Things to check if the auger isn't turning:

1. Auger is jammed with something, rock ( big or small depends where its caught), frozen paper, stick, whatever;
2. Impeller is jammed, see 1 above;
   
3. Auger control connected and adjusted properly;
4. Shear bolts  goiing through the auger shaft are intact;
5. Auger belt is on the auger pulleys;
6. Auger belt tension is correct, can be adjusted with the idler wheel.

I had my auger belt come off last week because the nuts on the bolts holding the tracting housing and auger housing had vibrated off and the two housings were being held together by the bolts. The housing had separated slightly before the bolts were jammed in the holes. This meant that the auger pulley on the motor was out of alignment with the auger pulley on the auger shaft and the belt came off. If you find the belt has come off you have to find out why.