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Two things. First be sure that the cylinder that tightens the belt is moving. I had a similar problem once and I had to add a bolt on a bracket to support the belt . Although the cylinder was releasing the tension the auger continued to turn due to the belt laying on the pulley. Second if the cylinder is not retracting until you start to pull in the auger then it sounds as though you are not getting current to the solenoid through your auger switch the safety switch on the swing of the auger is making the auger stop . If you tested with a test light and had current then check with a meter to be sure that you have at least 12 volts at the solenoid. also you may want to check your ground on this application. A loose ground can do funny things