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NickM


Joined: Mar 1, 2005
Points: 21

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.
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racingbuff


Location: Central NY
Joined: Dec 26, 2004
Points: 7

Re: Only half the auger is turning!
Reply #1   Mar 1, 2005 10:33 pm
Half the auger turning sounds like you broke a sheer bolt on the side that doesn't turn.  The bolt goes through the auger and the auger shaft.  If its broken it should just push out.  To fix ,grease the shaft, there should be a grease fitting, and replace with a replacement shear bolt.  Don't use a a machine bolt.  If something jams the auger the bolt won't snap but the drive gears will.  as to the second part of your question I have no idea.  Sorry.

Ariens 926DLE Snowblower; Scotts Lawn Tractor; Stihl Leaf  Blower; Poulan 18" Chainsaw, John Deere A105 Lawn Tractor
solara


Location: Boston
Joined: Jun 16, 2004
Points: 252

Re: Only half the auger is turning!
Reply #2   Mar 1, 2005 10:33 pm
me guesses  u have 2 problems:


1) on the side that doesn t turn u have a broken shear pin. Ez fix. see the thread as to technique for replacing.

2) on the creaping backward u have to adjust the speed selector as decribed in he manual.  (unless  u need to make the other adjustments w/ the attachment clutch/break . see the manual.

BTW  welcome and others that are more erudite   and experienced will soon chime in .

2004-2005 Ariens 11528LE
Jacobsen snow-burst
ChrisS


Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.


Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 2793

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.

ALWAYS keep extra shear pins around.......

Welcome to the forum....

C

This message was modified Mar 2, 2005 by ChrisS


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