HOW TO LUBRICATE A SNOWBLOWER AUGER GEARBOX FOR BEGINNERS

[@GarageGear]

Here is a LINK to some 75W-90 GEAR OIL that will work for most gearboxes. Thank you for supporting the channel! amzn.to/3CgPuxd

[@lopincol]

Valvoline does make some of the best oils on the market. Good choice!

[@GarageGear]

@@lopincol thanks my friend!

[@donvonschitzinpantz2]

I live just a few miles from the Amsoil plant. I would run Amsoil in everything, Amsoil is 100% Synthetic Base oil and flows much better in cold weather and always has a much better additive base too. "Full" Synthetic is a scam, it's just more refined crude oil. Love all your videos too btw!

[@r.martin3494]

Thanks J.B. I'd just like to give you some encouragement and add; Your vid's are thorough, concise, fun, they get to the point and point out failsafes, I'm liking the "cheeky monkeys" (ref' Craig Ferguson late show) type - sound effects. (Not that his were the first or even second). I like that you also edit-in extra thoughts to help settle any questions viewers may have had which you stop and realise, things you think you could have made clearer, and so you do. This means you're empathetic in your educating skills which shows you're thinking of - us, always a good idea. 😀 Good job.

[@GarageGear]

@@donvonschitzinpantz2 thanks for sharing Paul!

[@prep1989]

you can never stress enough, when ever there are drain and fill plugs involved, always make sure you can get the fill plug off first. You don't want to drain what you cannot refill

[@GarageGear]

Good point ! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

Spoken like a man with experience!

[@prep1989]

@@OnTheToolsWithSal experience is something you get after you need it 😉

[@robertmencl9169]

Just tip your machine up and fill it from the bottom.

[@prep1989]

@@robertmencl9169 works for your snowblower, but if you do the same on your car's transmission or differential, you're in for a loooong afternoon or worse

[@RonRivet]

Hi JB. I`m in Ontario Canada and I just subscribed to your channel. I have 2 old but gold Arien snowblowers. My 8hp is 44 yrs old and my 10 hp is over 30 yrs old. I maintain them regularly but it`s nice to see how others do the maintenance on them. I recently retired and will be cleaning and repainting the snowblowers hopefully to their original colours. Would you know where I can find the proper paint and Ariens colours for my classic snowblowers? Thanks so much for posting!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Ron very cool that you have some older machines! Propartsdirect should have the paint you are looking for. I would give them a look!

[@richardmattson1638]

Hi Just subscribed. Great channel. Question for you. I bought a Husqvarna ST124 in 2022. This it's 3rd winter. Have about 15 hours on it. No problems thus far. After watching your channel I wanted to know how and when to lubricate the auger shaft. There are no grease fittings on the shaft. There is a grease fitting on the gear box. My owners manual says not to add any grease to the gear box. The company's AI website says that modern snow throwers have sealed bearings on the shaft and no maintenance is required. I still would like to add some grease to the shaft after watching your video about no grease fittings on shafts. After how many hours should this performed? Or should I listen to the company's advice.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for subscribing Richard! I would still grease things up once a season. That will go a long way

[@DCSPORTSTER]

That old Ariens gearbox has a crown and pinion in it like a car differential very strong. I’ve been using 75W90 synthetic gear oil seems to work fine. When I got this 1966 Ariens the augers did not turn. Took it apart. The roll pin was broken. I put a new roll pin in and found it was shim too tight. wasn’t sure how to re-shim the gears so I doubled up the gasket on the plate was still a little snug, but it worked OK after. Roll pin never broke since the augers are nice and free now. It’s actually fairly easy to take apart and replace the three seals in the gear housing. Seals were still available at that point. I don’t know about now. On some of the snow blowers that just take grease in the gear case I add oil with the grease. No drain, plug or fill. I just split the case apart and take it off and clean it. Install grease and oil silicone the two half’s and put back together. I knew you could tip it back on the handle bars and would balance itself. didn’t know you can fill the gear case that way to get the proper level. That’s a good tip. I’ll have to try that next time I do the gear case service.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing what you do on your end bud! Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@kevinobrien5916]

You are a fantastic doing that video spoke slow and showing what you were doing nice and slow too.The last time I operated a snowblower was probably 40 years ago.It was my dads I used it for my steady customers that I took care of there yard and snow removal when I was 14-20 years old.I just put gas it checked the oil and away I went. I just bought a 2023 Ariens two-stage 252 CC snowblower and want to educate myself on everything to obviously keep it problem free.

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate the feedback my friend! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@J.R.F.23]

Don’t do what I did ‼️. I failed to check mine for a few seasons. I checked it this month and it was beyond LOW. So low that I felt that it needed to be flushed, put a new gasket and fill with brand new Ariens L3 gear lubricant. Luckily I didn’t notice excessive wear, but what I drained from it was very cloudy and likely had metal particles in it. The best way I found to drain it was to use a marine oil extractor, flush with kerosene and repeat. Do not skip checking your gear box fluid regularly ‼️

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing JRF! 👍

[@gardenjohn1]

JB, Happy New Year Buddy, My old Toro 724 from 80's call for if level of grease is low, add MAG-1 grease (a low temperature, high pressure grease, Toro partno. 505-101) to the gear box until point ofoverflow, any help I only have one plug?

[@GarageGear]

Hey John it seems like your model is an add only type from the sounds of it. I would add a little grease in and check it yearly. Leave a little room at the top. Thanks for watching

[@lightningsmokerXx]

@Garage Gear - JB - when using 75w-90 or 80w-90 .... do most of these gearboxes require a gear oil that has the limited slip friction modifier .... or can you use a regular 75w-90 & 80w-90 that dont have the limited slip type friction modifier? Will using that modifier cause an issue if not required?

[@GarageGear]

Hey lightning I wouldn’t be this concerned. I would just use the gear oils that I mentioned. 👍

[@waynestefinashen239]

Extremely well executed video JB well done. We have an account with Stens in Brantford Ontario Canada and have been notified that they no longer carry the "00" grease and according to Donyboy73 it is difficult to get. We have just ordered 6 bottles from Canada Power Technologies in Canada which carry a Champion "00" grease. Originally we were charging $1 Cdn per ounce but now will have to charge $2 per ounce due to cost increases. In 9 years we have only serviced one Ariens snowblower which is hard to believe but our closest dealerships are 20 miles away and most of the models we work on are MTD made.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Wayne! Thanks for sharing this info my friend! Interesting you only serviced one ariens over the years. Says a lot about their durability. Have a good weekend my friend! Thanks for watching

[@Tailloal]

Great video like always JB! I have a question about my Ariens Compact 24 snowblower, that I’m hoping you might be able to help. I’ve noticed that while the wheels and augers are engaged, once I hit snow, the snowblower doesn’t throw very far until I disengage the wheels for a fraction of a second, then re-engage them. I JUST replaced the auger belt and the friction disk is 2 years old. Any idea how to fix this?

[@GarageGear]

Hey tail! How well does your engine run? Does it need a tune up/carb cleaning.? I’m wondering if since your engine is taking on multiple tasks and struggling if it’s lacking power from a dirty carb. Let me know! Thanks for watching

[@Tailloal]

@@GarageGear thanks for answering my question. The carb was good when I checked everything over in the fall. Could it be the heated handgrips, that are asking too much from the 208cc engine?

[@GarageGear]

@@Tailloal no problem my friend! Doubtful. I’d have to see your machine in action to diagnose it properly. You can always email me a video of you want.

[@jimbaker7615]

9:19 Hey JB I have texted you a couple of times and I have learned a lot and thanks for your advice. You did mention about making a video of your gear box and how to add grease or oil to it. Mine is a Craftsman with a blue filler on top so do you carefully pull or screw it off? And someone mentioned the same thing and you said to use a needle point to fill. Great idea and I found out by using a needle to fill the auger with grease is far better than fighting with the plastic tube that keeps falling off the can when I am trying to fill it. This of course is for those who don’t have grease fittings. Keep those videos coming!!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jim those you may have to pop out if they don’t have lines for a screw driver. Check to see if it’s grease or oil filled and have at it. Thanks for being a cool fan jim! 👍

[@PainterD54]

One of the most overlooked pieces of most blowers is that worm gear differential. Most every blower I get in my shop, that part has never been serviced. Heck alot of people fail to change the oil (or even check it) so it's a wonder the snowblowers last as long as they do!

[@GarageGear]

You got it! Thanks again for sharing painter!

[@larryzapotocky1363]

I have a Commercial Simplicity 1060 (#1694590). Do you have any recommendations for the gear oil? I can’t seem to find any solid info on what type of oil to replace it with. Thanks.

[@edwintaber6465]

Remember to check the bushings or bearings on the outside ends of the auger shaft. Wear can put pressure on the gearbox seals and can change the interface of the gears. On the "cheaper" machines check for distortions in the housing causing the three bearings to be out of alignment. (probably from poor storage). Also, the aftermarket shoes are nice, I put them on my machine for grass areas, but for heavier snow they will cause the machine to ski upward. The smaller contact surface on the factory shoes keep the machine from riding up. The rotation of the augers will pull the front of the machine up in heavy snow, especially the plow berms at the end of the driveway. Be careful because the handles snapping down can cause injury.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Edwin!

[@johnnash9072]

My 2022 Ariens does not have a drain plug on the gear box. It also does not have a throttle. I hope Briggs knows what they are doing. Do you have any videos on the maintenance of these "new" style blowers? Thanks

[@GarageGear]

Hey John! I’ll probably be doing a video on these newer gearboxes soon! Stay tuned bud!

[@frankie7508]

I have a 2015 Cub cadet 24 inch, Snow blower. It is a model 524 s w e. The ogre gear box does not have a drain bolt or a Removable fill plug. How would you recommend lubricating it?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Frankie I answered this on you other comment too. Your gearbox is sealed and doesn’t require lubrication.

[@frankie7508]

@@GarageGear Really??? What happens when the Sealed Lubricant begins to dry out and or the seals go bad.

[@GarageGear]

@@frankie7508 cub cadet(MTD) is banking on you replacing the gearbox. They do last a while but it’s tough to say what’s inside them to begin with. Some are oil. Some are grease.

[@frankie7508]

When all else fails, Call the manufacturer. I spoke to cub cadet customer service maintenance assistance hotline. They tell me that there is no drain plug. But there is a removable plastic rivet cap at the top of the auger gear box. It is blue in color. They also tell me that it takes. Alverania 00 grease. The grease must be compatible with yellow metal containing copper such as bronze and brass. Tractor supply cells the same 00 grease According to the technical specifications. Sure enough the blue cap popped out using a putty knife and a flat head screwdriver. Cub cadet says to fill it up with 00 grease. Problem solved. Suggest you get a cup cadet and show the channel along with all the customers how it is done. Again, it is a cub cadet 24 inch model 524 SWE.

[@GarageGear]

@@frankie7508 thanks for looking into this Frankie good info here!👍👍

[@lw1419]

Awesome, awesome video. Now I do have a question if I may. I have a LS Tractor with snow thrower LW3150, I cannot find anything about changing the snow thrower gear box oil, not the amount of oil or how to go about doing it. Also I have 3 plugs, one on the top, one center and one bottom. Is it possible I drain old oil, replace bottom plug, then remove center plug and top plug and fill with gear oil till it comes out of that center plug area and then close it all up. Sorry to bother you with this but I can’t find anything on how to go about doing this. Thx in advance.

[@GarageGear]

That sounds like a good plan! 👍

[@TheNotimprezed]

I have a 2008 troybilt that I had to replace the worm gear. That gear box was packed with grease and I would agree with you about the grease being tossed to the sides. Lots of grease in the case, very little on the gear. Plus it was a mess to clean all the metal shaving out of the gear box. These machines also dont even have a gasket, they are only together with gasket maker. I replaced the grease with 90w and it seems to suffer a little bit of seepage, but does not leave any oil on the ground after sitting for weeks, so I keep an eye on the oil level and add as needed. I would not recommend replacing the assembly for a worn out gear either. The assembly for my machine was $320 but the gear was only $35!

[@GarageGear]

Wow! Costly repair! Thanks for sharing your story imprezed! 👍

[@kensmith6708]

Hey JB another helpful video I do this every other season don't get as much snow here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania as you do, and man brother you get some snow lol. I look forward to seeing more of your great videos and tell the garage gal we all say hello.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Ken! Smart man! Proper maintenance is key to long term success with these machines. Thanks for watching and will do! 👍

[@timgraybeal-designbuildman4335]

😂parts 5:20 5:21

[@GarageGear]

@@timgraybeal-designbuildman4335 thanks for watching!

[@iowafox2206]

I have a Ariens St824 that's a older model. I have had it for 4 years always changed the motor oil and that's all. I recently on Friday just got the Valavaline 74-90 synthetic stuff. I haven't ever changed it since I've had it. The previous owner I doubt ever changed it.

[@GarageGear]

Sounds like you’re ready to go fox! Thanks for sharing and watching bud!

[@rbrtmllr]

I cracked the case on a Honda HS724. All the oil leaked out and snow and salt got in. It ran another five years without fixes or maintenance, we had it already for eight years at that point. At twelve years, we gave it away because the chute was rusty and hard to adjust. The gearbox was still working fine, still munching on salt.

[@GarageGear]

Wow! That’s crazy! Thanks for sharing my friend!

[@barryfirth1187]

A greased gearbox is a nightmare waiting for someone...the only trouble I had are the greased ones. The last one failed because the greased was caked everywhere but the gears,dry hard packed grease. My first one was the same, so when I repaired it,I went half grease, topping off with 90 w...without experience or Google it was a "best guess " for me, 14 years and didn't blow up!!😁👌 My experience, oil in the gearbox!!🤣😂

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing this Barry! Dried up grease is no fun!

[@michaelmiller6843]

Once again, I learn more on Saturday morning than I do the rest of the week! Great video.

[@GarageGear]

Ha Awesome Michael! Appreciate you and the positive feedback bud! Thanks for watching as always! 👍👍

[@js12278]

The Valvoline flex bags are a great product. I’m betting that Ariens product is standard 90 weight Multi Purpose, old school. Either product is great. The fact that the maintenance is being done at all is what will make a difference👍🏻🏆🍺

[@GarageGear]

Hey JS! Both work great my friend! I bet your right! Keep it clean and everyone is happy! Always makes a difference! Enjoy your weekend bud!

[@-Cece]

I don't have a truck but I do have an Ariens (her name is Ashley) and I didn't know I needed this oil. Step by step on these videos - keep them coming!

[@GarageGear]

You got it my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@tazmun]

You have to be a little bit careful here in reality, because not all manufactures really set up snowblowers for gear oil. A lot of them are set up for and are better suited for a more permanent grease about 2/3 full in gearbox, often a type of lithium grease. That’s what we used to carry on the truck when I worked for craftsman/Sears. Especially on the craftsman blowers I used to work on a lot. The seals in them simply weren’t designed for an oil and in reality were only a dust seal and they weren’t even very good at that. Maybe when they were brand new, some of them would’ve held oil, but in my world no way. Sure I could’ve put seals in, but even the steel shafts were so rusty and worn it would take way more labor and parts than it’s worth to get liquid sealed. One thing to remember is on a lot of them the big gear on the shaft the times rotate on is made out of brass. It is intended to self-destruct and be replaced. The other gear is hardened steel. The pieces of brass inside the gearbox from this gear, showing up looking like you just found gold will not hurt you as it’s a soft enough substance that it doesn’t hurt steel at all. so when you’re in a hurry, getting your machine running before the blizzard hits, you don’t have to really clean it out that much because as I said, that stuff isn’t really gonna hurt your machine.😅😅😅😅😊

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing this taz

[@elephantcompany6061]

The disadvantage of worm gear vs punion gear is there is the same worm tooth in constant contact driving the auger gear. I never noticed a leaking gearbox, and was blowing hard drifted snow. The whole gearbox shit itself not long after. Now, i check it often because a leak wont be noticed as the snow washes any evidence away.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for the tip.

[@josephlahood4647]

Ive been researching this i just changed mine with Valvoline 80w90 synthetic but i have a rear seal leak if i tip her back all the way. 00 grease will work and it thicker than synthetic gear oil. It will flow. Next year im switching over

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Joseph!

[@jaybooth4815]

Oooh man, I need to do that on my Troy-built! It’s been a loooong time since I’ve changed that gear oil. I actually saw the 90 weight gear oil on the shelf the other day and then…BAM. This video appeared. Very informative and detailed information on how to change the oil JB. Looking forward to seeing a video on the other gear box. Have a great weekend bud! Go Bills!!! Cheers!

[@GarageGear]

Haha that 90 gear oil is calling for you Jay! Not a complicated task! Probably be doing that video soon! Have an awesome weekend my friend! Go bills!!👍👍

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Great video. FYI: The drain plugs you showed us have NPT (National Pipe Threads) which require Teflon to be applied for threads to seal.

[@GarageGear]

@@Mr.Titanium1911 thanks for tip titanium

[@johnbelliveau4704]

From one JB to another, just subscribed, love your videos. I've wanted to try my hand at restoring one of these bad boys for some time, maybe with your help I'll be able to pull it off.

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you John! Do you currently have one of these models or are you on the hunt?

[@johnbelliveau4704]

@@GarageGear On the hunt!! Just watched your taller chute video and when I find one, I'll be calling Eric for sure. Thanks again.

[@TheLawnLover]

Great video as usual JB! Easy to follow for anyone to do this. Well done 👍

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you brother! Getting some lawn content together for spring?

[@TheLawnLover]

@@GarageGear Just taking it easy for now and getting some ideas together. I'm ready for winter to be over that's for sure haha

[@GarageGear]

@@TheLawnLover about two-three months to go man! We’ll get there! 👍

[@anthonyelectric6045]

Well I have an old one 1978. And of course the oil seals leak a little bit. I’m on the fence about disabling and replacing the seals. Thanks for another great video 👍

[@GarageGear]

Hey Anthony, if you can get your hands on the new parts, get the unit disassembled relatively easily then you should be good to go. If you got rust in a lot of places that’s a sign that this will be a tough repair. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@anthonyelectric6045]

@@GarageGear I’m in the process of rebuilding a ST504 1978 compact Ariens. All apart and ready for paint and new parts that I have. And yes the two oil seals on the front end. Thanks 👍. The other mid size Ariens I’m thinking of doing the same with the oil seals. Need a push to get off the fence 😂

[@GarageGear]

@@anthonyelectric6045 ROCK ON my friend! Sounds like you’re ready to roll!

[@joebidendidthat5121]

Hey JB, new recent subscriber here. Based on your excellent videos I just purchased my first snowblower, a 3 season old used Ariens Classic 24. Will be doing all the maintenance in all your videos on it starting tomorrow. Tip to bottom to ensure it’s ready for the season.

[@GarageGear]

@@joebidendidthat5121 awesome Joe! Welcome to the tribe! Have fun my friend

[@TAKAFOOMI]

I have an old Ariens 10M6D which I just re-powered with that Predator..its a whole new machine. The gearbox housing has always leaked, and likely needs a new gasket .. it's a lousy procedure to perform that surgery but realistically on a 52 year old machine it needs to be done. It'd be great for you to show the operation.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Taka! I’d be down with filming that procedure but only if I get another machine like mine. Mine is working great. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it ya know. Thanks for watching

[@irish223]

Your instructions are always clear and include little inserts of hints or best practice. Enjoy your channel ... Ariens should hire you to do their instructions.

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you Irish! I’ve contacted them a few times now to do some collaborations but no word back! I think they like to let their products do the talking! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@ChrisRiggle-g4i]

Very good video. I have a Simplistic Snowblower with only one drain hole on my gearbox I think it’s a 2009. But new to me, bought it used. How do you know if there is grease in the gearbox or oil? Question 2 This model has a motorized snow shoot. I’m concerned that it may fail or go bad with no alternate way of moving it back-and-forth. Do you have any advice?

[@ChrisRiggle-g4i]

I think I should've referred to the one Drain Hole as a Fill Hole

[@GarageGear]

Hey Chris! Stick something thin like a zip tie down the fill hole to see what’s inside. Not really any other way to check. As far as the motorized chute goes don’t let it go bad lol! 🤣 perhaps order back up parts and save them for when it does. 👍

[@MrHanowski]

My snow blower gearcase contains real grease, not liquid grease like your Stens 00 grease in a bottle. Oil lubricates better than grease, but I worry about compatibility of adding oil to my grease. I also worry about the seals not being designed for oil. Thoughts? Mine is a 10HP Yard King or Yardman.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Hanowski! I would stick with what’s in the gearcase. If it has grease stick with grease. 👍

[@shawn8196]

After the snow you guys got up there, I’m surprised there was any oil in there to begin with. Another great vid, thanks!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Shawn! These old gear boxes seal up better than a Fort Knox safe. Definitely needed a change. Thanks for watching and have a good weekend!

[@andypeterson7488]

I have a mid ‘80s John Deere 1032 which I believe was made by Ariens. The owners manual says refill the gearbox with SAE 5W-20. Could this be right? If so would synthetic be ok? Or maybe conventional non-detergent? Gearbox is cast iron, does not have a flat steel top, all cast iron, and has no drain plug.

[@GarageGear]

I would go according to the manual. Synthetic should be fine. It would flow better in colder temps.

[@rxlo1015]

Excellent video 👍

[@johnpotratz2642]

Hey buddy, I got an Ariens snowblower given to me today and the model number is 910008. The serial number is 016233. Do you know how I can determine what the age of it is? I think it’s a ST 724.

[@GarageGear]

Hey John you may be able to determine the age of your machine on the scotlawerence.com website. He’s got a lot of info on older ariens snowblowers! Thanks for watching!

[@lopincol]

My snowblower has a zerk fitting and a breather on top. I use Lucas Red'n'tacky and it works fine. Good video as always

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Jamy! Any plans for the weekend?

[@lopincol]

Cleaning up my truck's interior and some minor maintenance on it as well 👌 what about you? God bless take care

[@GarageGear]

@@lopincol awesome! Got some editing to do. Probably tinkering with the 1971 ariens a little bit. Enjoy your weekend my friend!

[@appleztooranges]

That chute is sick! Almost as tall as my Hondas!

[@GarageGear]

It’s a tower of power my friend! The higher the better! Thanks for watching bud!

[@DeltaEchoZulu]

Highly recommend wearing leather gloves whenever tightening/loosening bolts near those augers. *Highly* =) Great Vid.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing delta! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@eddieayala]

Muy buen tutorial! Siempre espero verlo todos los sábado. Gracias.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Eddie! Thanks for watching every weekend my friend! 👍

[@thesaparo123]

I just learned something else. Never knew about this until just now & with the brutal snowfalls we have in buffalo NY this is valuable information & definitely maintenance

[@GarageGear]

Hey saparo! Give it a whirl when temps warm up around here lol! Thanks for watching! Go bills!

[@edwintaber6465]

Clearing snowplow berms puts a lot of pressure on the gearbox especially when you are operating in the zone just before your shear-bolt protection. Most of your "box store" machines are not designed for this use. Break down the berm with a shovel before clearing with the machine or break down and purchase a heavy-duty machine. If clearing berms is a part of your reality then get an auger with serrated teeth. This takes some of the pressure off the gears. If your seals are leaking and you can't replace them right away then you can use a gear oil of higher viscosity TEMPORARILY. Use gear oil designed for snowblowers. The issue may not be lubricity but reactions between materials especially seals.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Edwin!

[@VFam21]

Loving all these snow blower videos just in time for the season! Subscribed!

[@GarageGear]

Plenty more coming my friend! Thanks for watching

[@guanobucks]

That old ariens is a beast! They don’t make them like that any more

[@GarageGear]

Hey guano! They sure don’t! Plenty more to come with this old beast! Put some new tires on it! This thing just gets better and better! 👍

[@mikemontagne2703]

Square female sockets are readily available, I retrofitted a spare extension. (Used the female end of a 1/2 drive extension)

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@realist9311]

Honestly this video was good and helpful until about the 8:10 that analogy just took it to another level - made my night haha

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha it’s the truth though lol! Have a good rest of your weekend realist!

[@shadetree6981]

I caught a rock just right in between the rake and the shroud on one of those older 724's and it broke my gears even with the proper pins in the shaft. Fortunately I had another parts machine with a good bucket.

[@GarageGear]

Ouch! Those are not an easy or cheap fix either.

[@petepeabody8905]

I have a 1979 john deere 1032 snow blower with a heavy duty auger gearbox. Just a fill hole at the very top. How would I approach filling this absolute beast. Love your videos. Thank you.....Pete

[@GarageGear]

If you have an extraction pump you could pump out any oil inside that way and then refill it.

[@BobzUrUncle-te6dj]

Hey J.B. Love your very informative and easy to understand channel. Great tips on maintenance of snowblowers! I just subscribed and wanna be "a part of the tribe!!" Go Bills!!!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Bobz! Welcome to the tribe! Appreciate your positive feedback! GO BILLS!

[@BlakeAdamsCO]

I have a B&S blower with only a zerk fitting at the top of the gearbox. What grease would I use in this case, as I can't put an oil or 00 grease in there. Wouldn't it be too thick of a grease? Thx!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Blake what you’ll need to find is a grease gun/tube of grease with a NLGI 00 rating. It has an Apple sauce like consistency. They’re out there but you’ll have to hunt for them. Thanks for watching

[@doct0rnic]

2:11, a picture of the worm gear of a kitchen aid mixer

[@GarageGear]

It might be but what I wanted to show was worn gear shavings. Thanks for watching

[@doct0rnic]

@@GarageGear lol I totally understand, I just knew because I took one apart once to replace a part I was just curious if it was a picture you took from another project or something found on Google.

[@GarageGear]

@@doct0rnic that was a google image for sure. Couldnt find a good clear pic with metal shavings inside. 👍

[@carl3233]

i use quick silver 90 lube it wont rust your gears if water gets in the gear box it is used for mercruiser lower units it is the best.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Carl!

[@harryharry3193]

schweet...now pull the deluxe 28 out and service Her!!!!! ha some guys are using redline synthetic gear oil. ariens Doesnt make oil, ...and their price is....kinda ridiculous....

[@GarageGear]

I’ll probably be doing that video soon Harry! Stay tuned my friend! Thanks for watching

[@michaelmiller6843]

Would love to see a video on the fillable gearboxes!

[@GarageGear]

I’ll see if I can get one together soon! Getting some good feedback on this one. 👍

[@markadams3047]

Thank you for taking the time out of your life to make ours easier your video's are amazing and helpful.

[@GarageGear]

You got it Mark! Appreciate you my friend!

[@scotlawrence]

Hi JB, great video! And thanks for the Shout-out on my Ariens page! First time that's ever happened to me in a youtube video. :)

[@GarageGear]

Hey Scot!!! Excited to hear from you! You have a great website loaded with tons of good information on these older ariens snowblowers! Information I can’t find elsewhere! Happy to share it here it on KZbin. Appreciate the positive feedback my friend! 👍

[@edpowell5754]

From South Buffalo. It kind of hot a bit confusing with either grease or 90 weight oil. I was told either or would work. I used 90 oil before then added grease so now I'm going to check it again but adding 90 weight oil. It's an old machine but I kept up with the maintenance of it and it still runs good. (Thanks for the idea of the grease and the oil, THANKS PAL.

[@GarageGear]

You got it Ed! Do you have a drain and fill gear box or one you just top off?

[@edpowell5754]

@@GarageGear Just the fill plug. I was going to see if I could squirt some 90 weight oil in. I'm 68 and my snowblower means a lot to me living in South Buffalo. In the Summer I'm going to really go over the snowblower more in depth. I care more for the SNOWBLOWER than I do for the lawnmower. Thanks for all the videos.

[@GarageGear]

@@edpowell5754 hey Ed! What make and year snowblower do you have?

[@edpowell5754]

@@GarageGear Ariens 1028 Model #924116. I bought used about 12 years ago for $300. It's been working OK since. I took it on only once to be (so called tuned up) on Seneca Street (Schaub Equipment) but who knows all that they did as they can get very busy so (time is money) Here's an idea, if you live in Orchard Park N.Y. what about you picking it up after the Winter season and going over it. Of course I would pay a reasonable amount and you'd have the Summer to compentently go over it and video the repairs for your channel. It's just an idea.

[@smallblock412]

Good stuff JB. Those old Ariens gear boxes are legendary.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Smallblock! They truly are! They have withstood the test of time! Thanks for watching bud! Have a good weekend!

[@roseymalino9855]

@1:47 -- you commented the oil was stinky as though it may have been stinkier than when new. Did you smell test the fresh stuff?

[@GarageGear]

I remember the new oil having a small odor to it but the old stuff was pretty stinky! Lol! Thanks for watching rosey!

[@appleztooranges]

I actually never have done this to any of my snowblowers I owned. Good idea though

[@GarageGear]

Not hard to do my friend! Quick and easy! Any plans for the weekend?

[@appleztooranges]

@@GarageGear waiting for snow haha

[@beanolatte2682]

So you covered the Ariens with a drain and fill plug. What about those with a plastic plug on the top? I work on alott of those. Getting 00 grease or gear oil in is a PITA!!

[@GarageGear]

Hey bean, I have seen someone take a grease gun with a needle on the end and pumped grease in that way. Worked well just took a little bit because less comes out at a time. Perhaps that’s worth a look!

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Is that a transformer on your workbench? 👍

[@GarageGear]

Uh oh you’re on to me…😳

[@dennisdewinter1997]

This video was super helpful. Thanks so much!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Dennis! 👍

[@paulmysliborski4832]

JB! I need to send you some pipe plug sockets. Lol Awesome vid, my brother. 🤜🤛👍

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate it bud those have to be the only thing I would need them for lol! Don’t have any other square bolts around the house that I could think of that would need removal! What’s the plans for the rest of the weekend my friend?

[@dmmflys]

Any chance you would share those old maintenance manual instructions?

[@GarageGear]

Hey dmm! I will share them on my Instagram later today! Garagegearjb Thanks for watching my friend!

[@hifromspace]

Winter is coming and it is a time to review your hints for snowblowers )

[@GarageGear]

@@hifromspace did you mean hints?

[@hifromspace]

@@GarageGear Yes

[@GarageGear]

@@hifromspace I’ll have plenty of tip videos coming out stay tuned!

[@yalerich7417]

The newer machines (like you showed at the end) only have a "fill" plug, are they or how would you drain @ service them? Tkx!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Yale, as far as I know they are add only. You check them and add as needed. I’ll look into them a bit more! Thanks for watching

[@yalerich7417]

OK 👍 TY! I luv ALL your videos, I have learned a great deal from them, keep on top of them!

[@MRNOBODY023]

just take the top off and tilt it over to the front and drain it, check the level before you drain to refill it about the same or a tad more

[@yalerich7417]

@MRNOBODY023 Hey, never thought of that, Tnkx!

[@GarageGear]

@@MRNOBODY023 not a bad idea my friend! Thanks for sharing

[@billylacharity3443]

Do all snow blowers work like this? With mine, I have always just pushed more cold weather grease into the gear box with a grease gun using the zerk. I am supposed to drain this and then replace it with brand new stuff?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Billy, a lot of snowblowers work like this. Not all but most. Grease doesn’t exactly drain out. I have heard of people pouring gas inside and flush the grease out that way. I don’t don’t think you’ll need to flush it out. If you got enough grease in there, you should be good to go. Thanks for watching

[@packratswhatif.3990]

Damn, Haha ….. I havent checked my gear box since 1998 ……. Oooops. Guess its time for a new machine.

[@GarageGear]

Could be worth a look! Thanks for watching

[@davidmetzger808]

Moved to Florida last year. I owned an Ariens for 20 years in NH so it was a 2000 model. I changed the gear oil 0 times and the engine oil 2x. I don't deserve nice tools. Must be well made because I never had issues. Just self inflicted. Ran over my dog's cable and broke a shear bolt and broke the teeth on the electric starter but always started on the first pull of the string.

[@GarageGear]

Says a lot about the durability of these machines. Thanks for watching!

[@jjwalker2011]

Just picked up a 10yr old Ariens for $250. It had a gas leak coming from the carb. I changed the $5 carb gasket & boom leak fixed! Ran an 80s model Ariens when I was a kid in the 90s. Built strong, they just need occasionally TLC. Greetings from NH👍🏻

[@Two_Buck]

Excellent. Thanks JB.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching chuck! Enjoy your weekend bud!👍

[@mrconta]

My Honda dealer said i could put in same oil as in engine 5w30 so i did but was that wrong? should i put it out and refill with gear oil?

[@GarageGear]

I would refill it with gear oil! It’s more than likely recommended in the owners manual! Thanks for watching

[@mrconta]

@@GarageGear thank you. I have now drained it and on my way to buy 75w90 GL5 gear oil instead!

[@mccglastron1972]

I just bought a 24" Toro... Had to buy a crescent wrench just to take out the stupid square bolt! WTF isn't it just a normal bolt so you can use a socket?!? ANYONE KNOW?!?

[@GarageGear]

That’s just how they make them. Thanks for watching, bud.

[@ShihanmarkFilms]

Always great content!

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you shihanmark! Thanks for watching as always!

[@sivucit]

Hi where did you get the oil catcher that you are showing at 2:19. any links to buy is appreciated.

[@GarageGear]

Hey siv mine is just an old baking pan! Here is a link though! Thanks for supporting the channel! amzn.to/3w0kscG

[@sivucit]

@@GarageGear thanks much just bought it. I love your channel very detailed and great language

[@GarageGear]

@@sivucit appreciate you my friend! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!

[@burlingwoodau7277]

Is Troy -Bilt snow blower gear box sealed? Or is the rubber stopper on top where you open to fill the grease? Thanks

[@GarageGear]

Hey burling, I could be wrong but I may have seen both kk da on Troy bilt machines. If it’s got a plug on the top you can most likely add grease/oil. You’ll have to check with your model. Thanks for watching

[@georgedrake1430]

Them old blowers can last a lifetime

[@GarageGear]

They have withstood the test of time! Thanks for watching George!👍

[@jjwalker2011]

I recently sold an late 80s model for like $50 bucks🤣

[@lastcall170]

My drain bolt head stripped .It wouldn't budge. I'm screwed.

[@GarageGear]

You could get an extraction pump and syphon it out. Hope that helps.

[@davidallard7998]

Hello Again. Is the procedure the same for a newer Ariens deluxe 28. 2 years old.

[@GarageGear]

Hey David that procedure is going to be a little different. I’ll probably be doing a procedure on that some in the near future.

[@MRNOBODY023]

just take the top off and tilt it over to the front and drain it, check the level before you drain to refill it about the same or a tad more

[@garyalford9394]

Alot of older units will use 00 type gear lube.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Gary!

[@scottsmith31]

I’ll never understand these people that make it a point to disconnect the spark plug when working on small engines. Without you physically pulling the cord, there is absolutely zero possible way it could ever start

[@GarageGear]

Either way I get comments about this. Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t.

[@swaggerjacker1482]

What about gearbox like on a Troy Bilt storm 2460? I see a rubber plug on top but no drain plug

[@GarageGear]

Hey Swagger, if you can pop the plug to see what’s inside. Grease or oil then you can top it off leaving a little room at the top. Let me know what you find.

[@bones987123]

any snowblowers with all steel gearbox gears? not soft metal

[@GarageGear]

Not exactly sure! Would love to know as well. Toro claimed to have hardened gears in theirs now. Wonder how well they hold up.

[@davidbrennan5]

a lot of blowers have grease in the gear case. You need to use the low temperature type.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@davidbrennan5]

@@GarageGear I had a smaller blower like that, it was built like a tank but dangerous around the kids so I sold it. I like the Sears Noma/Murray blowers.

[@GarageGear]

@@davidbrennan5 yeah you gotta be careful with these machines!

[@bigdog0u81]

Thats the stip club from Bunker Hill Wv lol.

[@GarageGear]

That’s hilarious 😂 thanks for sharing!

[@bkabby03]

My Troybilt 2410 doesn't have a drain plug. Are there any suggestions for a fellow native?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Corey! Some don’t have a drain plug! Do you have a sealed gearbox or one with a fill plug on top? Thanks for watching!

[@The_Mace]

Auger? I don't even know her! OH!

[@GarageGear]

Hahahah she keeps coming back around lol! Have a great rest of your weekend bud!

[@oshchiro6170]

I only have one plug?

[@GarageGear]

Fill it until it leaks out the fill hole and you’re good to go!

[@SVW1976]

Gotta have lube!

[@GarageGear]

It’s a necessity!!! Appreciate you watching SV! 👍

[@GlitchEmpireBrett]

How to change your gear box oil or freeze if there no full valves?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Glitch are you saying put a valve on it? I’m confused. Thanks for watching another my friend!

[@GlitchEmpireBrett]

@@GarageGear it seems to only have a fill valve and autocorrect is not my friend 🤣

[@GarageGear]

@@GlitchEmpireBrett haha ok I guess the next question would be to check to see if there is grease or oil inside. I’m guessing oil. You could try just topping it off or syphoning it out with an oil pump. You’ll have to check your manual tho to see how much you’ll need to put back in!

[@Apoushy]

How to lubricate the cub cadet snowblower 2x26" 2021 models gearbox?

[@GarageGear]

Hey apoushy, does that model have a non tillable gear box or a full box with a plug on the top? Let me know what you have. Thanks for watching

[@Apoushy]

I don't know how to explain it but this is the Model#: 31AM5CVS710 of cub cadet snowblower

[@GarageGear]

@@Apoushy I tried looking up your model number but keep getting different result. Email me a picture of your gear box and I’ll see if I can provide an answer for you. My email is in the video description.

[@namcao5674]

MTD snowbler I can not see drain out

[@GarageGear]

They may not have one! May only have a full plug up top! Thanks for watching!

[@namcao5674]

Hi my snowblower MTD how i can check gear oil Thanks

[@GarageGear]

Hey namcao are there drain and fill plugs on the gearbox? Thanks for watching

[@shadetree6981]

I can smell that shit through my tablet. 😵😵‍💫

[@GarageGear]

Strong stuff! Lol!