How to run a Troy bilt 2410 storm 2 stage snow blower

[@heemanchalmaharaj6709]

First test of my Snow Joe was a massive blizzard that dropped 20+ inches of snow with drifts well over 3ft. kzbin.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN This snow thrower is definitely not designed for this much snow but it powered through it. We did have to knock down taller drifts with a shovel and at times the chute was awkward because snow banks were much higher than it could throw, but still much easier than shoveling. The plus side of the small size is the maneuverability. Easy to lift up to walkways and works in tight spaces near cars. Highly recommend.Note: after assembling it started but did not turn. The belt wasn't in place. Easy fix.

[@budsimpson2853]

I just got my first snowblower and NO WHERE in the owner's manual does it tell you what this young man just told me. Thanks for answering so many of the questions the manufacturer didn't have the foresight to address.

[@Lisa-bg4fr]

Thank you so much young man I inherited my father's Troy-Bilt snowblower and I had no clue how to work it at all. I especially thank you for telling me the proper gear to be in.

[@doraemoninstates]

OMG I am sooooo glad I found this video. For a first time user and house owner I had NO clue where to start with...I hate reading manuals! This video is my life saver. You are the best!!

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+doraemoninstates I'm so glad this helped you I put up this video for first time users. and to answer your other comment yes it uses no lead gasoline, if you have anymore questions just comment on this video would be happy to help

[@lisanyhlen457]

I never used a snowblower til last season and I really needed this video. now its a new season already and I'm watching this video again for a refresher. thank you for making this video...its so helpful!

[@shannonschmedeke5762]

Thank you! My husband is out of the country & of course it snowed. This really helped!

[@michellelewis8507]

Thank you for this video! I'm a visual learner, so the owner's manual isn't helpful for me. I really appreciated the tutorial!

[@johnz4562]

Me too. This video is perfect right

[@TheDuckseason]

Awesome , thanks for the help !! I have had mine 3 yrs bought it for the WV snows and just moved to Va. Still have yet to fire it up .

[@do800630]

Thank you so so much!!!!!! I just bought the same snow blower and was extremely confused on how to start it... thank you for your video!! because of your video I now know how to start my snow blower. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Glad I could help enjoy ur new machine!!!

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+do800630 glad it helped and it would be great if u subscribed because I'm at 99 lol want to get to 100

[@do800630]

+JCO Landscaping i just did but it still shows 99... don't know why

[@jcolandscaping5867]

do800630 thank you so much it just got me to 100

[@Sazonman]

I have that same exact snowblower, luvvvvv it...I just finished tuning completely up...bring on the snow storms Ohio 😆😂🤣😁😆😂🤣😅😆

[@andreaordonezc]

Thank you soooo much!!! My father is the one who does it but he is outside the country, we just had 8" of snow and I read the instructions but couldn't get it started. I missed the bunny part.. you saved me, thanks 😊

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Your welcome

[@kevinismawayoflife4660]

Andrea Ordonez you missed the bunny part 😂

[@sternzbt]

Thanks for this video... just what I was looking for before the first big snow of 2017 hits the Northeast tonight!

[@24blade00724]

Thanks for the video, exactly what I was looking for. 👍

[@juanjaramillo1854]

Thank you so much, you just saved me 1 hr. of instructions manual reading,,,love it :)

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Your welcome glad it helped

[@eddiebrownjr.2701]

Thanks for posting, I watched this and 1 other video and bought one from Lowes yesterday.

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Eddie Brown thanks for the support, great purchase it is a great machine

[@noxstime2]

You covered all I needed. Nice presentation. Keep it up.

[@seanrobinson6407]

Great job. Not a lick of snow on the whole property! Just kidding. Informative video. I was just given one of these so thanks for the info

[@nanifeelings]

Thank you JCO for this video. It helps a lot for first time snow blower users like me.

[@bldavis12192]

Nice work with the video. Watched it once, fired it up! Appreciate your help posting this!

[@OrangeXenon54]

Love this and your industriousness! I see a bright future for you!

[@SeanGee]

Pending snow storm and I just got one of these and realize I have no idea how to work the damn thing and no I haven't read the manual (yet). Too lazy right now.Thanks for the video.

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Glad it helped and I'm the same way can't stand manual this video pretty much sums up the manual without the reading

[@groussac]

Nice video. Thanks. A couple of questions: 1) Is it better to drain the gasoline at the end of the season, or to keep tank full, add gas stabilizer, and start the blower periodically throughout the summer? 2) Is it okay to use ethanol gasoline? I don't myself. I've heard ethanol is bad for these types of engines.

[@kwesispeaks2974]

This was extremely helpful...thank you!

[@sparkel1140]

Thanks for the video. Did I break the machine if i forgot to turn the knob back to original shown at 4:29 in this video. The machine just ran for like a minute or two then stopped. I though it run out of gas so I pumped in. Machine worked again then stopped in another minute or so. I realized I probably forgot to turn the knob. I stopped and waited to turn on the machine but never got back to work after several attempts. I did wait for a few minutes for another try though.

[@tigger55100]

Do you need to leave it charged up for some time? My Troy-built is 2420 self-propelled and just got it, it is gassed up.

[@mwsessor1]

Awesome video. Thank you. It help me out greatly .

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+mark sessor your welcome glad it helped

[@Okra84]

Thanks for the demo

[@dineshrm]

How do you make a U turn with this? there is no steering nor can I disengage one wheel to make it easier to turn. It seems like I have to force it to make wide turns? thanks for the video

[@billybobby4637]

Very helpful. Thanks a bunch.

[@mholub]

OUTSTANDING!!! Thanks!!

[@TheKinggmeleo]

Thanks bro this video helped me

[@JK-yn4yg]

Helpful video...thanks for posting!

[@kearnysoccer]

Thanks. Just what I was looking for.

[@Brielle1234-h3s]

thanks hope i didnt damage motor added 20 oz like tha manuel said and ran it for about 2 hours no wonder there was white smoke every so often. do you think i can just remove oil to reccomended level. and leave it or do you think i could have ruined motor

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Mike 361 the machine shouldn't have come with that much oil in it so you should be fine i would just leave it you shouldn't have a problem

[@jeterman29ny]

Just bought this. My questions are do I use 4 cycle oil and how much do you put in? Thanks

[@richardgorman6707]

Thank you for the video. I had attempted to use the electric starter,and my snowblower started right up. After I turned the choke to the run position, the machine died whenever I depressed the auger control handle. I had used the snowblower a few days prior without this problem.Was wondering if I am missing a step.

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Richard Gorman make sure your machine is running at full throttle and when you first start it up leave the choke on for 10-15 seconds and let the machine warm up after that slowly move the choke to the run position and let the machine warm up for another 15 seconds then you should be fine

[@jerrymako8100]

Just bought a 2420 and put it together today. It doesn’t have a throttle ? Why ?

[@cheriestone6360]

We have this snow blower. We turned it on wednesday to make sure it worked for upcoming snow and it ran. Tried to start it the next and it won't start. What could have happened

[@KS-oe6kd]

I looked in my manual I have the storm 2410 two stage gas powered troy bilt and to turn in while it is running, looks like (according to manual..) there should be 2 levers on the underside of both L & R handles, I do not have that. I have no idea how to turn it, I usually just struggle & use all my strength to do so. Can you comment on this. Thanks.

[@doraemoninstates]

Okay, Im back. Its my first time use this blower today. I had no problem to start it at the beginning. Then I had to make a stop. Minutes later I tried to start it again but it won't start. I checked the oil and gas and they both look good. Thoughts? Thx!

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Yea I had that issue too the first year I had it, I have no idea why it would do that but when it happened to me I just tried starting it with electric start after I wouldn't recoil start and the electric start worked and got it going again

[@doraemoninstates]

+JCO Landscaping so you are saying it happens sometimes but not always? Weird. Which kind of cord should I buy for the electric start?

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Yea I know but yea sometimes it will happen but not all the time and a regular extension cord would do you fine

[@doraemoninstates]

+JCO Landscaping Thank you. You are the best!

[@groussac]

Thanks JCO. Big help.

[@kevins7308]

Ty,,,a refresher course

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Kevin standard your welcome

[@jamesrussell3196]

Very helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@nashjvlogsjacobson4820]

Thx. Helped a lot

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+NashJVlogs glad to hear it!

[@bon1bon]

Thank You I was stuck on how to turn this on

[@jrgaln]

Great video. Thank You.

[@vaporeizied8]

what about height adjustments so your not scraping? hard to do or easy?

[@doraemoninstates]

Oh forgot to ask. Does it use the standard grade "no lead" gasoline?

[@mikepisano5963]

Hey, hopefully you can help. The chute came off of mine. Nothing broke it just came right off. Is it possible to get back on now?

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Mike Pisano yes it is their is 2 little tabs at the bottom and then connect the chute back on and it should click in let me know if u need any help

[@Denkha94]

Well said kid nice

[@gregcantelli594]

Thanks for the video. Quick question. Can you use any heavy duty electrical cord for the electric start or do you have to buy one made specially for the blower?

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Greg Cantelli nope any heavy duty extension cord is fine

[@billyking8600]

Good video

[@mychanel77]

Can you show one with the electric start. Mine is not starting and its been awhile since I've used it.

[@billysmith5977]

Ya set the choke set it to bunny prime it stick the cord in and hit the button once it starts pull the plug and go it work it’s not hard

[@suntee4950]

Thanks for the video! Just tried mine just now on a gravel driveway. Not good.. Can I adjust with out breaking out all my windows in my home.. Lol thanks.

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Just uploaded a video on how to make a just it so you can use it on a gravel or unpaved surfaces

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+suntee just uploaded a video on how to a just the snow blower so you can use it on unpaved surfaces

[@stephe.222]

If you have time, run to Lowes and grab a pair of 'Arnold skid shoes' for $25.... Or even better the roller skids that have a little wheel in the middle, but my Lowes doesn't stock those, argh. They're a long poly "ski" that slides easier, and adjusts for height. They're longer, smoother, and have more surface area than the crappy stock skids, so they're way better for gravel or other uneven surfaces. And after you wear down one side you just flip it and use the other side. The roller type are supposedly he best, because they don't really wear at all (becaus they roll, not slide). They have a sealed stainless steel bearing, they're pretty nice @ $35, and I would have gotten them if they were in stock. SatanMart has them for $27, but again, not in stock here, and you need a hot shower and a therapy session after you leave, so the savings isn't worth it. The 'Arnold Universal Skid Shoes' fit almost every machine out there, (anything with the 2 skid bolts between 2 3/4"-3" iirc), I just put them on this same model- Stom 2410

[@trouble6369]

wait for snow and then you wont catch all gravel.......

[@hetch007]

helpful. thank you

[@MattrixNY]

Thanks bro

[@Brielle1234-h3s]

does this come with any oil in motor already

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Mike 361 it should have oil in it just check the dip stick just to make sure

[@mwsessor1]

have you ever used your snow blower on unpaid or gravel road?

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+mark sessor no, but if you do you have to have a 2 stage and if you would like I can make a video on how to make it able to do unpaved roads if you would like respond to this comment and let me know

[@mwsessor1]

I have never used a snow thrower but i I have just bought one just like yours same make and model but I've never used it on unpaved or gravel driveways. Thank you again for being very helpful.

[@stephe.222]

I highly recommend replacing the stock skids for gravel or unpacked, etc. See my reply to another viewer above for more details. I used the 'Arnold universal skid shoes' made of black poly, from Lowes @ $25. Takes literally 5 minutes to install with just a socket wrench (you could use a monkey wrench even, if you had to). If you read about this machine on gravel (or even just sidewalks with cracks) the stock skids do not cut it. Hope this helps.

[@markw3598]

@@stephe.222I used roller blade wheels!

[@skek49]

Helpful!

[@jcolandscaping5867]

glad to hear it!

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Alfred Sampson awesome glad to hear it

[@kbarbie__7352]

Thanks!

[@DariiDonDada]

do you use gas and oil or just oil?

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+beastmode12 it's just a gas and oil separate no mix

[@DariiDonDada]

so i can do oil all the time

[@algemmegla9002]

Beastmode12211: Regarding "oil all the time" (...?) You have to add gas to the gas tank (better to use ethanol-free gas) and check the level of oil in the oil tank - just like a car. You probably know this, but thought I'd mention it, just in case.

[@jcolandscaping5867]

You have to put gas in the gas tank and oil in the oil tank

[@skotlogan]

wait, wait.....where do you put the gas?

[@Brielle1234-h3s]

hey thanks again man i oww you

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Mike 361 not a problem

[@wesleystafford8521]

Why are these things so damned complicated to start?

[@justin88j49]

What if the puller dont work. I mean i cant even pull it to start...help please

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Justin88 J OK ur motor may be seized what I would do it call Troy bilt customer service and see what they can do for you

[@cynp821]

push button sound like it want to start electronically but stops when I take finger off button

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+Cyn P press it until the unit turns over and make sure ur choke is on and u have had in the machine and it is primed

[@thebosniangamer711]

how much did you pay for it

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+the bosnian gamer 1220

[@jonschutz5427]

Hi JCO, might want to reshoot this video. Pretty hard to hear you and maybe have the blower out of the garage already, so you don;t have to do that. Also, don;t put your hands in the blades, even when it is off, as people don;t know that blades can still spin even when it is off. Too many fingers and hands to get sewn back on here in the Colorado! Thanks

[@jcolandscaping5867]

+jon schutz thanks for the suggestions but I had the spark plug unplugged and the video is doing very well so I'm not going to reshoot thanks for the suggestion

[@judgetk8327]

HEY idiot, how about you tell us who got there hand or finger how did you say chopped off when it is not running. Tell me Hieglavonskifer, how do you replace the pins? I mean you should not put your fingers in there. HMMM what to do Dahhh I know just take it to the Himmersnizle repair shop. lol lol FKIng idiot.

[@julies1ify]

@@jcolandscaping5867 , I think Judge TK was being sarcastic to jon shultz & defending you champ. Thanks for the video, just picked one up for $399 @ Home Depot black friday sale

[@bunjicarlin1]

SPEAK UP!!

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Sorry man just turn the volume up

[@stephe.222]

Thanks for the video, I too had never used a snowblower, and picked up this model at Lowes. To be fair, and constructive- I did have my iPad volume all the way up and I couldn't really hear you well. You do a little bit of that thing that all teenagers do (I did too) where you kinda mumble and don't project your voice. Don't be shy about speaking up, what you have to say is important, valid, intelligent, etc. People will be like "wow, that kid is really assertive and articulate, very mature" Its like the verbal version of the firm handshake- it makes people trust you, respect you, listen to you. Good for job interviews, college, dating, and just life. Sorry, that turned into a motivational speech! I appreciate the vid, the snow is coming down as we speak.

[@bunjicarlin1]

+Steph E. Thanks Stephen.. I wasn't bashing the young man by any means.. I totally respect ANYONE willing to post a "how to" video for us who are not to mechanical savvy. I'm in New York and we are getting bombed... But with my 2410 and this young man's video.. I have nothing to fear except the hate from my neighbors when they see my new toy 😉

[@jcolandscaping5867]

Ok thanks for the advice