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puck1263
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Craftsman 2 stage - half auger won't turn
Original Message Jan 12, 2009 7:32 pm |
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Would appreciate suggestion. Newbie to snow blowing.
My craftsman has started and ran great for the last year. Today, only half of the auger ("passenger" side) turns when engaged. The impeller is still working. With the engine off, the "passenger" side will rotate nearly one revolution freely, until hitting a stop, which I assume is the engine. The "drivers" side freewheels. How do I fix this? We've got quite a load outside. Many thanks. I'll reply with the model # if I can find it.
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puck1263
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Re: Craftsman 2 stage - half auger won't turn
Reply #15 Jan 15, 2009 9:39 pm |
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clay,
Originally, the one side moved some, slowly. Now, with the shear bolt replaced neither move.
If I engage the auger with the engine off, I can turn both augers , but the impeller does not turn, so I guess gear box. I have both shear bolts in.
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hirschallan
If it aint broke don't fix it !!
Location: Northern Hills of NY
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Re: Craftsman 2 stage - half auger won't turn
Reply #17 Jan 16, 2009 12:37 am |
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clay, <BR>Originally, the one side moved some, slowly. Now, with the shear bolt replaced neither move.<BR><BR>If I engage the auger with the engine off, I can turn both augers , but the impeller does not turn, so I guess gear box. I have both shear bolts in.
Puck Lets see some good pics of your problem before the fix.Best of luck,Allan.
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puck1263
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Re: Craftsman 2 stage - half auger won't turn
Reply #18 Jan 17, 2009 4:24 pm |
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Guys,
Not sure how to take a picture. Any picture I take will look like a normal unit. I think I found the cause of the damage, however. It appears the previous owner used a regular bolt, not a shear bolt in the other half.
I took all the bolts out of the gear housing, thinking it would split in half so I can get to the gears, but it hasn't. Any good ideas how to take it apart?
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iceman
Joined: Jan 29, 2009
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Re: Craftsman 2 stage - half auger won't turn
Reply #19 Jan 29, 2009 10:32 am |
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Puck, Did you resolve the problem? I have the exact same thing happening with my 3 month old Craftsman. One Augur spins freely (same side as yours). I'm about to take it apart and i'm hoping it's as simple as a sheared locking pin. Here's the link to my snowblower. http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B001JHWG1O/sr=1-4/qid=1233242236/ref=sr_1_4/185-2559315-2707731?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=394759011 |
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