Harman P35i Auger noise

[JasonM]

Hi,

Over the past couple months, the Auger in my P35i has started to make some loud rumbling noises on occasions. Most of the time I do not get any unusual noise from the auger, however, every so often (maybe once every 5 minutes) the auger makes a horrible rumbling noise.

Before I go an start replacing parts, do any of you have any recommendations or confirmations on what the problem is?

See a video with sound of the rumbling noise:



Thanks a bunch,
Jason

 

[kelly]

Hi,

Over the past couple months, the Auger in my P35i has started to make some loud rumbling noises on occasions. Most of the time I do not get any unusual noise from the auger, however, every so often (maybe once every 5 minutes) the auger makes a horrible rumbling noise.

Before I go an start replacing parts, do any of you have any recommendations or confirmations on what the problem is?

See a video with sound of the rumbling noise:



Thanks a bunch,
Jason

I appreciate the video but was unable to hear the problem you refer to , I know from some experience the pellets can cause a slight noise when being fed and if long enough will cause a bit of a shearing racket when being screwed into the auger tube and from what I understand the bearings don't usually go on the Harmans . if you clear out the hopper and if the side plate of the auger body can be removed like P series - they have a cover plate you remove and clean out the "fines " area . c heck your auger body for a cover plate on the side of the body , it may be the same and look for a wingnut and loosen . some other members will chime in here that are more familiar with the p35 . the cleanouts on the pseries is on the side body of the auger body just below the hopper where it joins to the auger body.. hope this helps

 

[dlavigne7324]

I appreciate the video but was unable to hear the problem you refer to , I know from some experience the pellets can cause a slight noise when being fed and if long enough will cause a bit of a shearing racket when being screwed into the auger tube and from what I understand the bearings don't usually go on the Harmans . if you clear out the hopper and if the side plate of the auger body can be removed like P series - they have a cover plate you remove and clean out the "fines " area . c heck your auger body for a cover plate on the side of the body , it may be the same and look for a wingnut and loosen . some other members will chime in here that are more familiar with the p35 . the cleanouts on the pseries is on the side body of the auger body just below the hopper where it joins to the auger body.. hope this helps

Yes it is with a thumb screw .. Are your pellets long ? Once in a while it does the same to me . I have a P35i also