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- posted February 15, 2017 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Snow Blowers
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you're posts are making me revisit the pain I went through on this unit 2 years ago!!
I was able to return mine for full refund at Lowes and then I bought an Ariens; no issues since.
The problem with ST230P is design of the idler arm (#16 on attached drawing). When you engage the lever to run the auger, the idler pulley on top is pulled in toward the belt (as it should). The bottom end has a V shape for the belt to ride (not really shown in diagram but you should be quite familiar based on all the belt changes) in and it pushes out against the belt to tension the belt when you engage the lever. This is where the belt is shaved down and breaks quickly.
Can't believe they are still selling these they way they are!! customer support wasn't interested in helping; too bad you couldn't get rid of yours...scrap it and buy an Ariens!
st230P.docx (83KB)- posted January 30, 2016 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Snow Blowers
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I tried calling manufacture last year when I was having problems and didn't get any answers.
I returned mine since it was still under warranty at Lowes and bought an Ariens.
- posted March 2, 2015 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Snow Blowers
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See attached picture, really tough to see idler arm.
The idler pulley does pull in to engage belt. At the other end of the idler arm is a v-shaped guide that the belt is routed around and keeps the belt off of the auger pulley. Engaing the auger lever pulls the idler in AND pushes this guide out to tension to the belt.
ST230P Auger Belt.png (188KB)