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The auger stops when in snow more than a couple inches deep. What is wrong?
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It could be because the auger drive idler isn`t applying enough tension to the auger drive belt (inside the machine) for the belt to grip the auger pulley and make the pulley turn fast enough. The other reason could be that the auger drive belt is worn, which can lead to the same result.
The gear box in a two stage snowblower engages the auger belt and powers the auger. If you notice it pushing more snow than throwing, you may have a damaged transmission. Check the oil fill level of the gear box often. Making sure that this is adequately filled with oil will help you determine if there are any leaks.
If the blades get worn they will not effectively throw the snow. Visually inspect the blades for excessive wear and replace if needed. Need help finding your model number? Inspect the belt to see if it is broken, stretched out, or out of place.
If the cogged belt is worn out, improperly adjusted, or broken, the snowblower wheels won`t turn. Inspect the cogged belt to determine if it is broken or worn out, and ensure that the belt is properly adjusted. If the belt is broken or worn out, replace it.
When operating your snow blower, you should always have the throttle in the fast position. Running your snow blower at full-throttle will provide better fuel-burning efficiency and better performance.
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This Old House recommends spraying the exit chute with a silicone (like WD-40® Specialist® Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant) to keep snow from sticking.
A build-up of snow in the discharge chute is a common snow blower problem. Snow build-up can prevent snow from blowing, so shut off your snow blower and clear any snow buildup in the chute. If the chute is clear, check the augers and auger drive system for problems. Defective impeller.
A snowblower auger should not spin freely when the auger control lever is off. A free-spinning auger is a symptom of broken shear pins. Shear pins are a fail-safe feature designed to break when the auger hits a solid object.
Why is the starter pull cord on my snow thrower difficult to pull? The recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine. Try moving the snow thrower to a place that is warmer than 38 degrees F and let the recoil starter thaw out.
A snowblower auger should not spin freely when the auger control lever is off. A free-spinning auger is a symptom of broken shear pins. Shear pins are a fail-safe feature designed to break when the auger hits a solid object.
Why is the starter pull cord on my snow thrower difficult to pull? The recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine. Try moving the snow thrower to a place that is warmer than 38 degrees F and let the recoil starter thaw out.
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Electric Maztang mt 968 auger wont run – Yard Machines 28" Two-Stage Snowthrower
ANSWER : The motor runs but the auger does not , if so the bolt snapped in half from hitting something that you should have not hit , this is a normal thing so as to not blow up the engine , it is a safety feature in all snow blowers , just get the right bolt or make one grind it down to where it will break easy but will work the auger , they sell them on ebay for a couple bucks but I make mine
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Snowblower augers wont turn – Yard Machines Snow Blowers. 22 in. Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower
ANSWER : Did you check shear pins on shaft for auger
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Have a 22 inch yard machine snow blower the belt that turns the blades broke what size belt does it take
ANSWER : MTD has made many 22″ machines over the years. Please repost your question indicating the model #
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Will not start – Yard Machines 24" 208cc Two Stage Snow Thrower
ANSWER : If there is an adjusting screw on the carb turn it out a little bit at a time and see if that works before you do anything else. If that don’t work put the screw back where you started.
If that doesn’t work take the plug out and install a new one and while the plug is out put a table spoon of gas in the spark plug hole and reinstall the plug and put the plug wire back on. If the engine starts but stalls after the little bit of gas is used up. Take the bowl off the carb and clean it out as well as clean the fuel jet that is in the bolt that holds the bowl on. Put back together and see if that works. It is quite often dirty gas that is the problem. Especially if its been sitting. Oh yes put fresh gas in it as well.
If that doesn’t work take the plug out and install a new one and while the plug is out put a table spoon of gas in the spark plug hole and reinstall the plug and put the plug wire back on. If the engine starts but stalls after the little bit of gas is used up. Take the bowl off the carb and clean it out as well as clean the fuel jet that is in the bolt that holds the bowl on. Put back together and see if that works. It is quite often dirty gas that is the problem. Especially if its been sitting. Oh yes put fresh gas in it as well.
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Craftsman snow blower #536.886261,wire connection coming off coil 4 inches long,what does it attache to?
ANSWER : Sears Parts Online has a pdf of this unit. Have you checked there yet?
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Snow blower gets bogged down in snow.
ANSWER : It sounds like your engine is running lean, see if you can adjust the high throttle mixture on the carburetor (if possible at all). If there is no adjustment possible, it may be the carb is clogged and needs some service. Try cleaning it or find a new replacement carb for it.
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Snow blower threw oil everywhere and will not move. Engine starts but does not move forward.
ANSWER : The gearbox for the drive has sheared a tooth off the gear to make it leak and not propel the wheels. it has cut into the seal making it leak
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Starts and stops starts and stops blowing snow, is the belt lose or waren or streched ? model 3650 6.5
ANSWER : Take the black cover off of the side (left) and look at the belt. It is probably worn out.
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