Snow blower problems

[Horn63]

Hey guys I have a Toro two stage snow blower that wont blow snow. The auger turns but the impeller doesn't. It worked fine the last time i used it. What could the problem be? Thanks

[nmc02]

Shear pins?

[Lunatic]

I was going to ask, is there a shear pin on the impeller?

[Tarhunt]

Yep. What they said.

[Live to Hunt]

Yep 

[not on the rug]

That's my guess as well

[hammer4reel]

Use a stick to see if you can spin the impellar while machine is off .

if spins more than likely a sheeer pin .

if doesn’t can be a rock stuck along outside wall .

NEVER PUT YOUR HAND EVEN IN  MACHINE THATS OFF

 

even when off when the get stuck they will snap back with enough force to break your fingers, when you unlodge them 

Edited February 13, 2019 by hammer4reel

[electric10162]

Normally a belt drives the impeller separate of the auger. Open bottom pan of unit. If belt is present check for adjuster.

[beaverman]

 

[hunterbob1]

2 hours ago, electric10162 said:

Normally a belt drives the impeller separate of the auger. Open bottom pan of unit. If belt is present check for adjuster.

Bingo!Wish you were closer I'd fix.You put it away it worked,you would of had to have had to eaten a log before that to break the pin.lol Shear pin is a weak metal looks like a bolt,it's on the auger shaft in front of the tranny.How old is the blower?I had 2 model 521's.Like said,belt drive's the impeller,face the blower at a wall bout 3-4 feet away,lift up from handles,lean toward wall till you get it to stand on its own, exposing the bottom pan,I believe it's 4-7/16 th's bolts.Check belt,they dry out over time,theres spray belt dressing,that helps friction,but at this point I just put a new belt on,$20 bucks.Pull on thrower lever,there's a pulley wheel that should apply tension on the belt to spin impeller.Phil say's early spring,but there's next year lol.Let me know how you make out and any other questions I'll gladly offer my 2cent.

[Fishman]

3 hours ago, nmc02 said:

Shear pins?

Winner!

[Rdfhunter]

I don’t think there are shear pins on the thrower part .. I’d bet belt 

[Horn63]

A couple of years ago I ran over one of my sons sneakers that he left in the driveway. I had to take the unit apart to remove the sneaker. When I took it apart I replaced both belts. The last time I used it, it worked fine so I doubt it is the shear pin. I will take it apart over the weekend and report back. Thanks for all the help. 

[hunterbob1]

Sneakers?Lol

[Grassmans]

There are 2 shear pins on the auger,you have to slid the auger forward and locate the holes