How It Works: Husqvarna ST200 Series Drive System ST224, ST227, ST230

[@ddistrbd1]

Amazing video, great explanation, I just bought a 2021 redesigned model (ST224) and what you explained about the gears and the transmission, still applies to the newer model, the main change seems to be the the plastic panel on top is now replaced with a metal one, other than that it still is a beast of a snow blower and so far I have no regrets.

[@Bartman-vc2uj]

Excellent video, very helpful. The right hand bearing on the upper drive shaft (the one with the friction disc) fell out, and I wasn't sure what the Trunnion Bearing Assembly was, how it worked, and what it connected to. After viewing this video, I understand how the whole thing works, and how to reconnect the Trunnion Bearing and repair the snowblower. Many thanks!

[@billdefalco9380]

Great overview video! - Well Done! and Very Informative. Do you have a video on the replacement procedure for the Friction Disk on this unit?

[@ferndonaldson5879]

Thank you so much for this video - I was happy to learn about releasing the planetary gears!! I have been pushing that snowblower into my garage to avoid the fumes (while running), now I will just roll it. Yay I was looking for help adjusting the tension on the on the traction drive control lever. You didn't cover it here but I did see another video so I will be attempting to adjust the turnbuckle therefore adjusting tension as the handle takes too much effort to push down - causing my hand to cramp up.

[@dawnelsenheimer9303]

Thank you. My reverse is not engaging so was trying to see if I was using the levers right...very new to this

[@TheBckronik]

I Love my Husky snowblower! I have thrown more snow than Tony Montana. It chews through everything hard pack, light. i have an st227P and have put this machine through some pretty hard use, the only thing that it needed was new belts, amazing snowblowers!

[@vxnova1]

Thanks man this video helped me debug an issue I have with my mth blower where the planetary is stuck, I wasn’t sure how it was supposed to operate,

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@ШамильГалиев-э3ц]

Спасибо тебе за полезное видео!

[@KF1]

Good video. Simple once you see how it works. Thanks for showing

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Thank you! A lot of people think that this system works like an old farm tractor and it is applying a brake to one side or the other. As the video shows, it simply puts the side that is activated into neutral.

[@KF1]

@@DirtyBuffaloProductions right on. I'm buying one today with tracks. It'll be my snowblowing tank!

[@huskyfan3136]

The ST200 series from Husqvarna is a popular line up! There's a lot of these machines out there in use

[@midas617]

They suck!

[@keithvakauza3469]

Worst snow blower ever. The warranty repair man tried to say it was my fault but I proved him wrong. Returned mine three times and my 4th one is having the drive problem already. It's not even a year old and only cleaned the driveway a dozen times at most. Going to work on it now instead of returning it. Watched your video to make sure I didn't run into unexpected issues. Thanks...great job!

[@djmined]

alot of learning going on here. thanks for the great info!!well done!!!!!!!

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[@number36420]

I have an st224 non power steering model. On snow there really isn’t a need for power steering. The turns with ease. On dry ground different story! Although having more mechanical parts is good to avoid because on dry ground it’s just to get it stored away

[@ginnaday6750]

I have a 10527SBE, but I assume it's similar. Very helpful!

[@jacquescote2585]

Very interesting thanks!

[@richardtremblay7646]

Thanks for the video. Today for the third times the transmission is not working. It was working when I stored them but not anymore. It’s an husqvarna same system than the showed in the video. I make myself a video in witch the machine is in gear and I press the left handle up and down would look at it

[@marcplaisted460]

This was a very helpful video. Thanks!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@TKM1951]

Anything on changing the friction disc

[@djcch6117]

my issue is the gears won't stop turning - I'm thinking that tha cable possibly froze open so the gears keep turning - great video

[@shyemkhan]

thanks for this helpful video. I have a question: how do I adjust the shift cable? My snowblower is going too fast on 1st gear and too slow on reverse. which means I need to loosen up the gear shifter cable, but not sure how to do it.

[@jimmyshort650]

Shyem Khan got mine today and it’s the same!

[@ryanbrand3946]

Did lowes put it together?

[@kaaregc]

Just got mine and it is the same, basically no reverse. How do I loosen the gear shifter cable?

[@nurseratchet2634]

Great video, thanks. 😊

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@auroraprospecting]

Awesome video my man! I have the st227p... question. There seems to be alot of slop in the discharge chute. The lever and cables work great however after you aim the direction of the snow with the lever, there is play in the direction from right to left. Is there a hack or adjustment to stop that play so the snow goes where i point it with the lever? Thatway i dont have to operate w one hand on handle and one hand on the chute lever. Thankyou)))

[@JacobAHull-nx6rx]

I just picked one up for 250 but needs a belt. It's 2015 but still runs great. Can you tell me why the carb has no air filter?? And if I press the Primer ball too many times fuel will come out the side of the carburetor.What's up with that?

[@michaelbork2364]

I just purchased a new assembled 227 and it only goes in reverse.....I suspect something was done improperly in the assembly of the unit. Any input would be appreciated.

[@tacticalpanda2881]

What would cause only one wheel to spin For this series?

[@polishedbrother]

What does it mean on this particular blower when The trigger levers are naturally engaged in the planetary gears and the wheels won’t spin? I have (to squeeze the trigger’s) in order for the wheels to move by the force of the friction disc. ?

[@TheGaudioFamily]

Great video! I have the ST230 and the last time I used it I had it on speed 6 and it was moving at almost speed 1. Nothing seems to be engaging. This literally has about 2 hours worth of use on it. Any idea as to what would cause that? Any help would be awesome. Thank you!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Sounds like you should take it to a Husqvarna dealer and get them to check it out. If it has that low of run time on it there's a good chance it could be something covered under warranty.

[@islandoutdoorllc]

Do all of the SS 224 come with the planetary steer assist? Mine doesn’t seem to have them

[@coloradoboo1071]

My Husqvarna ST230P I got in 2016 has been great but started having issues last year. I replaced both drive belts which helped but still would get problems so I now have a new friction drive belt ring to install but haven't seen videos on this job so a little tentative to attempt it. Any tips or guidance?

[@francislang5075]

have you any vidos on how to replace a speed control cable on a st230p harqvarna snow blower?

[@allenbarta9473]

Great info definitely more knowledge thanks.

[@beverlyvollrath9405]

I have a T227. My biggest complaint is the plastic shroud that connects the chute to the impeller discharge area, why did Husqvarna make that plastic? Our road and driveway are stone, not 3/4" and minus but everything from baseball size rocks to sand. Every so often a large rock gets shot out from the impeller and hits that plastic part and after enough hits it has to be replaced. I'm on my 3rd plastic part in 2 years, why wouldn't they make that metal like Ariens has? Not the end of the world to replace but downtime is downtime. I'd like to see that changed or have them design a metal replacement part.

[@alaskanken2132]

I have the st230e and this summer I am going to fabricate one out of steel I am tired of the plastic breaking. I wish that they did not skimp on that peace and the belt shroud I had to pop rivet a bracket on because it snapped.

[@charlesmccarthy2064]

I have reverse in 1-6 and actual reverse any ideas?

[@vladimirvinitski8719]

My stop to troy the snow, rotor stop tu turn, what is happend, need help.

[@blackmanops3749]

Damn good video!!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Thanks!

[@daleheath8934]

No one talks about how to replace the friction disc. That’s the easy part once you somehow squeeze the hex shaft out. This would be a good, useful video.

[@_313BADR]

My husqvarna doesn’t go forward but only goes in reverse, can it be the friction wheel needs to be replaced?

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

It could be, but if the friction disk works to drive it in reverse then it should also drive it forward. It could be a combination of the friction disk needing replaced and the aluminum plate it runs against needing to be cleaned off.

[@_313BADR]

@@DirtyBuffaloProductions Thanks a lot!

[@gmanoutdoors1]

I have a brand new ST224 got it home started it up, but it won't go forward or backwards all you can do is push it forward or backward. Any help would be appreciated.

[@TayValleyMX]

move the pins on the end of the axle shaft

[@EshlemaniaTV]

Nice video!

[@richardmaaske7483]

how to change the drive rubber wheel?

[@Lukelins1]

My sp 224p goes back wards but not forwards.

[@bstryker7506]

Thank you for the video, well done!

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Thank you

[@hresto1]

All ST224 prior to 2020 have an all plastic speed shifting control console that has a very high failure rate. If you are buying a used one, look underneath the console where the shift cable attaches. If it's all plastic, don't buy it. On cold days the plastic becomes brittle and if you shift to high speed, the amount of pressure on the cable mount will crack and leave you with a blower that only runs in reverse. There is no new improved replacement console with reinforced metal for the ST224. They only offer the all plastic replacement which will eventually fail again. The ST224 has been discontinued.

[@31acruz]

Where the hell did the oil dipstick go ??

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

The dipstick is now down on the side of the engine block. They kept the dipstick tube to make it easy to fill.

[@xrpxtrariceplease2811]

Does anyone knows who made the engine? Is it the old tecumseh ?

[@DirtyBuffaloProductions]

Liquid Combustion Technology (LCT) is who makes the engine. They are the company that bought out Tecumseh

[@alaskanken2132]

I have a Briggs and stratton on mine it's a St230e

[@kissone100]

日本語でお願いします。

[@plem7210]

Theses things are a piece of junk. Sold my Murray for this. Guy I sold the Murray to has a bigger driveway. Murray still running. My 230p doing a small subdivision driveway. The thing eats all the belts. The plastic housing on top breaks where the cables are on. Just got that fixed. Guess what drive belt shot. I am just going to junk the thing. Either get a simplicity or aerons. Post office would not even drop a package off. Amount of snow on my concrete driveway.

[@Yooper2024]

Interesting. I've had mine for 4 years...works beautifully. Maybe you just got a lemon.

[@dct150]

I have the227 and its junk

[@fredaudet9308]

An excellent video.I own the same blower. I have a small problem, As I'm blowing hard packed snow the discharge chute tends swing to the right! Can you tell me if the chute control cables are adjustable?

[@Recon850]

Fred Audet yes there are adjustments on the cables. I had the same problem with mine, I tighten the left cable up to make it more snug. It doesn’t go over like it did.