How To Maintain and Store Your Snowblower

[@AnilPatel-ch2sf]

HI, I'm the guy that does not maintain my snow blower, i just brought an Ariens 24 deluxe so i will follow your maint instructions. Thanks for the Tips.

[@greggriffin287]

I learned a simple lesson with my first lawnmower when I was 22: spending 20 minutes on "winterizing" it would have saved 3 hours of troubleshooting and deep cleaning in the spring. I still have the same lawnmower 10 years later, albeit a bit rusted because I didn't oil and grease it for the first few years. I just bought my first snowblower last year, and I'm going to treat it right from the start. Thank you!!

[@jeffkowalski4936]

I’m really loving these little small tips videos! Some of these tips you’d assume everyone knows but you know what happens when you assume. Great info, great content and very well delivered. Thanks Rob!

[@ckundred]

Just moved from California to Colorado, never had a snowblower before this year. This is a very helpful video, I’ll be taking your advice. Thanks so much!

[@Thirdplace4life]

Yeah I know tons of people that do absolutely nothing and then they cry when they have to cough out another $1,000 for a Good snow blower. I honestly don't do as much as you showed here. I drain the tank and burn out the fuel. I change the oil about 3-4 years if I remember lol. I have a 20+ year old 12hp yard king. It's a beast. The body is starting to rust, nothing I can do about it. It'll rust out before anything. I'll save the motor though.

[@bobbronder1989]

Thanks. Perfect timing for this video. Getting ready to put my Cub Cadet away for the summer.

[@kperellie]

Here in Vermont, I have access to the non-ethanol premium that's imported from Canada and I run it in all of my small engine equipment. one, Honda 1132 Snowblower, 2 John Deer lawn tractors, 2 pressure washers, and one push mower, and I've never had to use a fuel stabilizer. They've never failed to start in more than a couple of pulls, or cranks with the electric start equipment. I even use it in my Camaro which gets stored every Winter. But as far as all or your other tips, absolutely.

[@Pembroke.]

Always helps to keep your equipment in excellent condition 👍

[@ccadama]

@A Concord Carpenter. Thanks Rob for the tips. I should get to this now before mosquito season. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@dnad1522]

Your channel is 1 of the most influential channel that i subbed to

[@greggrodgers5926]

I do it all except remove the shear bolt and spin the auger, great tip. I even use the M12 grease gun, very handy tool.

[@tannerc900]

Could you show us how you built that shed? That’s the exact image of what I’m wanting to build in my yard

[@iwayned]

Thanks Rob It was a good reminder to get this done.

[@tugnut1]

Great video Rob. I need to do that this weekend.

[@leifjenkinson4039]

Great bunch of tips, but it varies by model and brand. Honda with tracks, not wheels. "Electric" by plugging in, or standard pull-start. Until it hits 10 degrees below, it starts by hand like a dream. (Hey. It's Alaska). The owner's manual has what i needed, as do most, I imagine. Using Sta-bil but not filling tank all the way, or shutting off valve and running engine till stalls, so I'll do that. Don't remember a zerk fitting on auger, so gonna check, now. I like these short tip videos.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

leif Jenkinson it does.... look up your owners manual and go thru the storage requirements for the track

[@donaldcostello8312]

Rob, that was a great bunch of tips, what ever happened to the Milwaukee cordless framer review thanks keep up the great work Donald

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Donald Costello not ready yet

[@Rodbuilder109]

Great tips. Did not know these things. Great videos keep up the good work.

[@Peter-976]

I`d like to add remove your spark plug and spray some fogging oil or put a couple teaspoons of motor oil in the hole then pull the starter cord a few times to coat the piston and wall. Then screw the plug back in.

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Peter great storage tip

[@konamanstudio2447]

😷🍻🥃 I do that every season down here in Florida the snow just likes the fly down here haha what's good to know if I had a snowblower thank you and keep it up that sounded so wrong

[@ccadama]

@KONAMAN Studio. Dang! Now I have to remember to bring my snowblower with me when I move South! 😄 I guess if we are next door neighbors you'll understand 😅 Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@CoasterCrazyy]

Dude your snowblower must run mint, like the day you bought it!!

[@michaelslattery3121]

What happens to the oil in the crankcase when tipping forward to the service position?

[@kathy5939]

Help!!! On my snowblower friction wheel shaft, if the smallest gear is in place, the wheels won't turn. If I move it aside, then the wheels turn. Put back in place, it won't move again. All gears are complete with no teeth broken. I have wracked my brain and it doesn't make sense to me. What am I doing wrong? Every gear moves until that smallest gear is put back in place. Please advise..

[@kobelcofan]

I start my snowblower up all year long to make sure it never sits. I also start my leaf blowers and mower up during the winter.

[@Pro1er]

Not ready to put my snowblower away yet, it snowed here in Detroit two days ago.

[@PeterGoode1]

Great tips!

[@tedcook8749]

Hey, thanks for this! I did the oil and gas last week but I totally forgot, its been two years since I did the hex shaft lube on my toro and i better have a look at the chain. (though gotta be careful not to use much oil because of friction plate drive)

[@ConcordCarpenter]

Ted Cook wipe off the oil and put something under chain to catch drops!!

[@tedcook8749]

Will do. Thanks again.

[@arielojedajr8052]

Thank you very much!

[@williamsmith9026]

Theres an underneath on my snowblower? 😬🤔😂 3 years of using. Not even a thought to figure out how to look underneath. I only half neglect this beast I guess. I may yank it out of storage (pita it will be) and juice her up.

[@MrTooTechnical]

awesome

[@vilod]

I just run it every month, the first of the month. Keeps fresh gas in it always.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

You should always run premium (91oct or more) in small engines. There is no ethanol in premium fuel. Only 87 and 89 have up to 10% ethanol. Thus no moisture in fuel. I've always filled my motorcycles to the brim and added seafoa...there's zero room for condensation that way. The reason you're "supposed to" change oil before storing it, is because the used oil becomes acidic. Not sure how much it really matter in a small engine or not.

[@thebigdoghimself]

On my third winter with my Ego snowblower. Cleaned it off. Lubricated a few spots and folded it up and put it on the shelf. Costs about 15 cents to charge the two 7.5ah batts and it's ready to go on the first snowfall.