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    therinnaiguy Posts: 153, Reputation: 5
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    Nov 30, 2007, 01:28 PM
    Snowblower auger belt issue
    I just put on a new belt on the snowblower and now it flips over when engaging the auger and burns. What is wrong?
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    KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839
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    Nov 30, 2007, 03:11 PM
    Wrong belt. Use only OEM belts.

    There may be a chance that the belt you are using is slotted. This is not meant for friction clutches and it will burn and grab.
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    Dec 1, 2007, 07:11 AM
    Kiss could be on to something here, let us know what you find.
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