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Auger belt on snow blower keeps coming off

The auger belt will not stay on the drive. After returning from the repair shop I was able to throw about 30 feet of snow and the belt came off and was destroyed. I replaced the belt and it stays on a few minutes when I engage light snow.

It did this last season and I ruined three belts. Any information will be appreciated.

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If shop just repaired it, go back. Right belt? Tensioned enough?

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