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[fishsmith]

I had the same issue yesterday. My problem was the tension cord that activates the auger was not fully engaging it, the auger spun, but slower. When I tightened this wire, the auger spun at full speed and it threw snow like a champ again. I thought the auger was either on or off, but it was comparible to loose throttle cord.

[american spirit]

Originally Posted by fishsmith

I had the same issue yesterday. My problem was the tension cord that activates the auger was not fully engaging it, the auger spun, but slower. When I tightened this wire, the auger spun at full speed and it threw snow like a champ again. I thought the auger was either on or off, but it was comparible to loose throttle cord.

that sounds like what my neighbor was saying. where is that located and is it an easy fix?

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by the_shocker

that sounds like what my neighbor was saying. where is that located and is it an easy fix?

You want me to stop by and look at it?

[afterhours]

the slop goes only i/2 as far as fluff with my ariens...

[eastendlu]

I use a shovel and the owner is wound to tight.

[scone]

Originally Posted by afterhours

the slop goes only i/2 as far as fluff with my ariens...

same with my 20 year old toro. here in ct. first storm was 8" of fluffy stuff and the blower threw it across the yard. 2nd storm was 3" of slush that was lucky to go 6".

[fishsmith]

Originally Posted by the_shocker

that sounds like what my neighbor was saying. where is that located and is it an easy fix?

Your auger cord might have a tension nut on it that can be tightened, mine might to, but given the conditions I found the fastest solution (which I'm hoping holds for the winter).

I have a 26" track driven 8hp craftsman, it has two push down handles, the one on the left moves it fwd/backwrd, the one on the right is the auger. The auger cord goes down to a lever that it pulls up to engage, I gave the cord one wrap around the main handle and hooked it back in and that worked for me.

Good luck