Feed Auger not working

[Tyler G]

I have a Whitfield Optima 3. When I turn on the stove the auger makes a quarter turn and then quits. I have taken apart the motor from the auger. I removed the auger and cleaned out the shaft. The auger moves freely in the shaft. I also had older motor that I replaced a couple of years ago, that worked when I replaced. It is doing the same thing makes a quarter turn and then quits. I have also have the motor disconnected from the auger and still not working. Any suggestions on what to look at next. Thanks, Tyler

 

[Bioburner]

Possible failure to activate vacuum switch? Not enough umph in the combustion fan or bad gaskets or blockage in venting or blockage of the vacuum tubing from the burn chamber to the switch.

 

[Tyler G]

Thanks for the suggestion. Thought I did a good job cleaning the stove pipe. Turns out I did a terrible job!! Thanks for your time

 

[Bioburner]

Better get on it, I see some snow in your future!

 

[smwilliamson]

Weak auger motor

 

[Bioburner]

Weak auger motor

With both motors?

 

[smwilliamson]

Ahhhh. I see. Trace the circuit. Either a door closed switch, high limit or back pressure on flow switch. Check the voltage comng in to the motor from the control board too.