Redhotnrolli_n
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489gus; Go to your dealer and ask about an elevator speed-up kit. Had one on a 1440 once. You may be able to also add a "teardrop style" boot if you don't have one already. The elevator slip clutch should have prevented the auger from twisting off though. look at that and compare the spring setting measurement to what the op's manual says. It needs to be greased too.