Husqvarna Snowblower Drive Belt Troubleshooting

[@The9thDirector]

Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you!!!!! I bought my Husqvarna ST 230P about two to two and a half years ago and today, September 23, 2023, your site is still one of the BEST, few places where I can get any kind of usable information on how to get into my machine. This video is actually helping me with separating the two stages to be able to fix my gearbox. Again. thank you!

[@NoFate247]

Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍🏼

[@tomkeats1944]

Just purchased a husky st224P. Expensive but needed to make fast decision. Heard good and bad about the Husky. As a old man on pension I hope for no troubles. Disappointed in the reverse gear, very very slow. Also I was used to using machines with auger on left hand and drive on right. Will take some getting used to. Thanks for the lesson on the belts.

[@NoFate247]

Reverse in many snow blowers is slow, If it makes you feel better. Sure your snow blower will get the job done. Thanks for watching

[@roberttaylor1791]

I recently bought a Husqvarna I think it was 3200 a big one I only had it for several hours of use and appealed I'd have to push it a little bit I didn't know what to do the manual like you said is the shit your little video show me how to adjust the drive cable by turning it to the right thank you you're awesome

[@NoFate247]

Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍🏼

[@TheWoodLab]

Good info, very helpful, thank you. I need to troubleshoot the drive on my st224 (luckily it got through most of the snow blowing tonight after today's storm).

[@NoFate247]

Thank goodness! We got a foot plus here

[@TheWoodLab]

@@NoFate247 A bit over 28 here in my neck of the woods.

[@ertman591]

Thank you ! Great job. Very helpful

[@NoFate247]

So glad!!!

[@northernlife231]

One of my issues I am going to attempt with my st224 is to correct the auger belt as it seems to have started bogging the engine when engaged while driving which it just started. Would you think its the auger belt?

[@NoFate247]

It might be, but not likely. For the cost of replacing the auger belt you might as well so it to elimate it as an issue. When is the last time you changed the spark plug. Is the gas old?

[@northernlife231]

@@NoFate247 Yes fresh gas, but yet to replace spark plug, change oil every season yes, yet its only 3 years old. last time i used it it had some ice in bottom of auger and when engaged of course it bogged down and stalled....I did not release in time and smelt belt and saw some filings of it.....funny thing is I used it for a good hour after working perfect. Yesterday starts up solid, but when auger is engaged, she looses a lot of engine power to the point it wants to stall if to much snow is being put threw. I am going to post a video here shortly and you can see for yourself.

[@northernlife231]

@@NoFate247 Well I will attempt the spark plug first.....I can see the belt guard has worn the auger belt good but still spins as I took the cover off

[@NoFate247]

Northern Life sorry for the delay getting back to you. Didn't get the notice for some reason. You are probably best changing the auger belt. It's not expensive and quicker to change than the darn drive belt. Could the existing belt need to be realigned?

[@henmich]

Holy crap!! What rock did you hit?? That lower pulley is wobbling like crazy!

[@NoFate247]

Yeah!! Tell me about it 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@JamesWebb-nl9gf]

I have this same snowblower, bought it second hand, and mine is throwing the drive belt twice since I got it a few days ago... I can see the large pulley in the lower portion is almost free floating, is this normal? or is this my problem?

[@NoFate247]

This definitely doesn't seem normal

[@slugbug55]

Does this fix the belt shredding issue with this unit? A local shop is selling the rebadged Jonsered model for a good price and I'm wondering if it's worth buying.

[@NoFate247]

My belt never shredded. This belt is going on 3 years now (the one replaced in the video). If you are willing to change the plugs, oil, and belts if need be then def. buy it on the cheap. Let me know your decision, always curious

[@slugbug55]

@@NoFate247 Good to hear. I've read quite a few comments from people saying their auger belt shredded within hours or days after buying their snow blower.

[@captaincoyote1792]

I have the ST224P. Maybe my blower has COVID-19?? It’s 5 years old....I’d guess less than 30 hours total on the machine. I changed the auger belt last year..It worked well right up to the end of the season in 2019. Went to use it this morning...engine sounds fine, runs smooth, auger turns....but I get no power to the wheels. I’ll take it apart tomorrow....but I’m open to any suggestions. Good video, amigo!

[@NoFate247]

No power at the wheels, either the belts aren't engaging correctly or most likely the wheel that turns the wheels must not be engaging.

[@lindseyrollf171]

I have the same blower. My auger belt officially worn out after 8 years of use. However the belt numbers worn out and the belt itself is stretched. I tried 3 times at a hardware store to find a match, still have yet to find the right size. It pops off every 5 mins and I have to put it back on during my blowing. Big pain. Do you happen to know the parts number to the auger belt? Not much help on internet. Thanks!

[@NoFate247]

Check the owners manual online it should have the number

[@jeremyfalgout1488]

Do you know where the latch spring goes . The tiny one that’s part of the drive ?

[@NoFate247]

Sorry I don't know

[@ukrandriy89]

When i engage the auger, it makes a rough sound, like its squeeling or in pain... any idea what that can be, i only used it 4x, its about 5 years old, and never changed the belts

[@NoFate247]

I would start with lubricant and then do the belts

[@ukrandriy89]

I should've mentioned that the painful noise is only to engage the auger, it spins perfect, no noise at all once it's going, just the initial engagement. What should I oil?

[@NoFate247]

Lubricate the auger but not with oil.@@ukrandriy89

[@newfie-dean5803]

I have the same sound and it exists even after putting on a new auger belt. What I have noticed is that if am using drive before engaging the auger I can make that noise stop but if it is stationary then it will make the sound when I engage the auger. However, I noticed that if I engage the auger slow and gently I can stop the noise.

[@543helge]

I have heard a lot about beltproblem at the ST 230P. Whats your opinion about this snowblower?

[@NoFate247]

Going on six years of ownership with very little headache.....good value for price. All depends where you live and your expectations

[@543helge]

@@NoFate247 I live up north in Sweden with a lot of snow and I have allready bye a ST230P but i haven't got it yet. We will see.....

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

Man you sound exactly like New England Patriots beat writer Paul Perilllo. Totally unrelated but it's crazy how much.

[@NoFate247]

Ha ha all us Boston guys sound alike 😂

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

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[@niitagoe664]

My Husqvarna ST 230p when put in forward it go reverse how can I fix it. Thanks

[@NoFate247]

NII TAGOE sorry that's a bit beyond my expertise

[@gordonhenderson1965]

Actually it's one of the cables from the handle. If the engagement wheel has become misaligned it will hit the friction plate past the center and that's definitely reverse. I am assuming this only happens in lower gears. Look for video titled "Snowblower Has No First Speed - Fixed With Easy Adjustment." on youtube

[@jplume8729]

@@gordonhenderson1965 Thank you!!!! I have had the same issue with a one month old 230p!!

[@yossefhermon6719]

I wish you have given the part number for the belts and actually show how to change them.

[@NoFate247]

Does this help kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnfUimihociMpac

[@jameshaver3495]

I keep burning belts on auger

[@NoFate247]

they must be misaligned, belts should last years.

[@KianaShalix]

Does Husqvarna not have a dam manual on how to fix these bloody things because I am about to start trouble shooting some reasons why it seems to have less power after I fixed the sprocket issue of these dumbasses choosing to have a 2 pc pressure fitted drive sprocket... ya if you have not looked under in the bottom of the 2018 and 2019 models we have a special kind of stupid. I fixed mine with Retaining compound loctite 620 no this is not paid just got the tip from another guy who had the same issue of it kept falling off the fitting and well then it does not drive anymore. thanks for the video and keep filming =)

[@NoFate247]

You can download a manual and there are some basic trouble shooting tips, but the emphasis is on basic.