Only half the auger is turning!

NickM

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Only half the auger is turning!
Original Message Mar 1, 2005 9:56 pm

My 8hp Ariens snow blower runs fine but only half the auger turns when under a moderate load. The side clogs almost instantly with snow and stops turning. Is this a belt adjustment or something more serious. I also noticed that the machine is never really in neutral. When the gear shift is in the neutral position the machine creeps backwards. Is this a belt adjustment or something more troublesome too? Thanks for any help you can provide.

ChrisS

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Re: Only half the auger is turning!
Reply #3 Mar 2, 2005 1:23 am

If it is creeping in neutral with the lever engaging the drive train it is an adjustment. If it is creeping backwards un-engaged it is vibration from the engine.

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This message was modified Mar 2, 2005 by ChrisS

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