On Feb 9, 1:46*pm, Bob wrote:
Hi,

Live outside of Boston.
Tons of snow yesterday.

Have an Ariens snowblower. Model 7524. Typical 2 stage unit; few years
old now.

Engine works fine.
Drive system to wheels works.

Big Auger wheel in front turns.

But won't throw snow. No clog.

Can't see if the high speed Impeller is turning or not.

Neighbor suggested a broken belt.

If the Auger turns, can it, possibly, be a bad belt ?

If the Impeller is turning, which I haven't been able to verify, can it
be a bad belt ?

What are likely possibilities, and what can be eliminated, probably ?

Thanks,
Bob

Have someone else operate the machine and you watch the impeller. It
will (probably) rotate under no load but stop if any snow gets to it.
Broken shear pin located right behind the impeller on the shaft that
drives the auger. Not a fun thing to change.

Harry K