Nothing. Just got jammed up by a brick the kids left in the driveway. 

 Ahh I see it now. I end up with more sticks locking my auger and can't say I've hit a brick before. 

 Took a bit to "unbrick" but yes, still works. Last time it was lunch trays the kids use as sleds and those took about 30 mins each to unjam. Always an adventure. 

 Just an annoying delay, thankfully nothing actually broke. These Ariens machines are beasts. 

 My Ariens model 1028 just turned 20 years old.  Cleaned out the idle jet port a few weeks ago due to engine surging, and it’s running like new again.  A beast indeed!