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Harold
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
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Help! My snowblowers frozen stiff... and now working thanks to Borat
Original Message Feb 1, 2011 11:25 am |
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My outdoor, stored under a tarp 1970s 724 stalls as soon as I engage the auger. I can hear the belt squealing as I try engaging it. Somethings frozen, it's 9 degrees now, windy and snowing and 18" is forecast. The auger rotates a tad on it's shaft when I push on it with a stick. Tried gently engaging the belt - didn't help. Neither electricity, help, a garage or shelter is available. Can't drag it to the house, and even if I could there's too many steps and black ice under the snow to contend with. Where, just what part, should I thaw it with a torch and is that safe? Added: It worked great (with a heavy demand) few days ago.
This message was modified Feb 1, 2011 by Harold
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Harold
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
Points: 17
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Re: Help! My snowblowers frozen stiff... and now working thanks to Borat
Reply #7 Feb 1, 2011 1:23 pm |
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Yea, I tried hard not to load the belt thinking that it'd self destruct. If it does, I'm ready with another on hand.
And the hot water.... that would have been a pleasure to pour on this frigid day.
Thanks again.
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