[Craftsman 8hp]

when I releas the lever I here the screach which I would bet is the brake but is that normal? I've heard the same noise on other blowers so it seems to be common

 

[Ingersoll444]

Releasing that lever allows a belt to get tight. I bet your hearing that belt. Does it keep up, or does the sound last just a second?

 

[Craftsman 8hp]

Releasing that lever allows a belt to get tight. I bet your hearing that belt. Does it keep up, or does the sound last just a second?

I'm sure you must mean the other way around releasing the lever allows the auger belt to be loose. The screach noise lasts just a second after I let go of the auger lever.

 

[Ingersoll444]

You are correct. Sorry... I read your post wrong.