got about 1 foot of snow this morning then it rained on it down to 6 inches, then frozzze ,you should see the ice going through the snow blower, over 60 feet , onto neighbours driveway, hard on the belt drive,. had to change it this morning, had spare belt on hand, tractor 6 years old 2 nd belt, the last belt was good for 4 years, I installed a stiff spring on belt tentioner and the belt does not slip any more , but I go thru sheer bolts often,