the initial stage snow auger (not the throwing auger - which I'm guessing is considered the 2nd stage) but the intial auger that gathers the snow is not spinning when engaged - but the thrower itself is spinning - as is the shaft that goes into the stage 1 gear box. When not engaged and the engine is off, I cannot turn the 1st stage auger. Since the shaft is turning at the gear box when the auger is engaged yet the auger itself is not turning, I am guessing either the shaft's gears are stripped or the gears themselves are stripped. The gear box has grease. I do not see a shear pin.
I am wondering if this is something I can fix by taking the blower apart - or does it need to go to a dealer ? And if I can fix it (I fix many things) - do you take the gear box apart first or do you have to remove the auger first ?
