On Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:12:09 -0600, Ignoramus9135
wrote:

I would personally look into why it happens, fixing the original
problem may be the easiest approach.

The problem is ice in the gears causing the gearmotor to overtorque
and beak. This is the third time in 15 years. After looking at costs,
I'm just buying a fourth small gearmotor for $60. It will last untill
somebody else uses my blower again. ( I loan my unit out while I'm
gone in return for keeping my driveway open) I know how to prevent it
from breaking. Others don't.

Karl