Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Ctraftsman snowblower, auger, model numbers

Question
Hello I have a 536.887992 model snowblower from sears. it worked fine until this morning. all of a sudden the auger will not engage. What happened?? please help? Thank you

Answer
Hello Michael:

>>Is the Shaft from the Engine to the Gear Box Turning?
>>Has the Auger Shear Bolt/s Sheared.
>>If Belt Drive, has the Belt Broken or Jumped Off the Pulley?
>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers 536.887992 and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left.
>>Can you Turn the Auger by Hand?
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Auger Bolts that Connect the Auger to the Gear Box have Sheared.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John