All, my Snow Blower was taken into the local Husqvarna dealer and here is what they found. The pulley bolt came loose with the vibration and as a result I experienced what I discussed above. This is inline with my observations.
Take a picture of the pulleys and belts. Is your pulley loose as mine was?
After a little more troubleshooting I am very surprised to see what I have found:
1. Impeller bolt was completely LOOSE. I pulled it out WITHOUT turning it on the threads.
2. Both the impeller and drive belts are frayed.
3. Pulley edges are shaved by the idler arm bolt.
What other damage has been caused to this machine that I cannot see?
DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!! What would consumer protection say about this? Has anyone else had this experience? You can check your belts very easily. Husqvarna has posted great videos on how to do this. I am a big fan of Husqvarna but is this a quality slip up?
I bought a ST227P barely started removing light snow and the belt slipped off and got frayed. What is Husqvarna doing about this? Very disappointed.