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Hey all, just found this awesome site for snowblowers, I’m having issues with my HS724. I bought it used back in October. I have no issues of it starting up but the auger? Spinning is slow and there’s not much power in it. I’d rather fix it if I can than buy a new snowblower. Any help is appreciated.




 
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Hey all, just found this awesome site for snowblowers, I’m having issues with my HS724. I bought it used back in October. I have no issues of it starting up but the auger? Spinning is slow and there’s not much power in it. I’d rather fix it if I can than buy a new snowblower. Any help is appreciated.

Sorry videos are still uploading on youtube.


my first thought would be to take the belt cover off and check the tension on the auger belt. its probably slipping causing low power and speed.

that would be my guess if the engine seems like its running well and the unit moves forward and reverse well.
 
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my first thought would be to take the belt cover off and check the tension on the auger belt. its probably slipping causing low power and speed.

that would be my guess if the engine seems like its running well and the unit moves forward and reverse well.

Thanks for the reply, I will do that when its gets warmer, its currently around 10 below here in Milwaukee, WI.
 
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need more info. video is not working.

is the impeller or blower also spinning slow or fast?

if fast check to see if impeller shear pin is present.

with engine off , do the augers spin freely by hand? if so shear pins broke.

then remove belt cover if all above checks out and inspect fat auger belt and operation of handle engaging it.
 
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Hey all, just found this awesome site for snowblowers, I’m having issues with my HS724. I bought it used back in October. I have no issues of it starting up but the auger? Spinning is slow and there’s not much power in it. I’d rather fix it if I can than buy a new snowblower. Any help is appreciated.

Sorry videos are still uploading on youtube.


I guess bolt 5 and/or bolt 15 in this link:
 
#13 · (Edited)
One of the answers above is likely correct. Belt tension seems a good place to start, you are on the right track with what is said above.

Aside from this (and I wish you the best of luck), you get mega nube credits and a virtual Canadian beer for your posting of the two videos. If everyone did this it we'd all experts in no time. Good thinking on your part.
 
#14 ·
One of the answers above is likely correct. Belt tension seems a good place to start, you are on the right track with what is said above.

The aside (and I wish you the best of luck), you get mega nube credits and a virtual Canadian beer for your posting of the two videos. If everyone did this it we'd all experts in no time. Good thinking on your part.

I will check all bolts and probably replace the belts.

Hahahaha thank you, showing a video is better than trying to explain it.
 
#27 ·
The augur belt tension pulley is running way off center, and looks like it is dragging on the drive pulley, and not centered on the belt, which will undoubtedly cause more damage if left that way. I still recommend a new belt, and figure out why the tension pulley is so far out of alignment. Belts are cheap and easy - other parts, not so much so . . . It may well be getting pushed to the side due to contact with the drive pulley - hard to tell from just that clip.