Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

So... yesterday we got some very wet and heavy snow.  I had not quite finished clearing the driveway and when I went to finish it today the auger would not turn when I tried to engage it.  Instead, the engine stalled.  If I try to slowly engage it, the engine will not stall but the belt begins to slip. I thought it was ice so I heated around the auger with a small heater and melted all the ice around the auger but this did not help. I will look more into it tommorrow when it is light but have very little experience w/ snowblowers - any help?