How to Start and Operate Yard Man Snow Thrower

How to Start and Operate a Yard Man Snow Thrower, two stage, self propelled, electric start, Model Number 317E640F372 made by MTD.
It has a 8HP Tecumseh Engine Model HMSK80 Spec.155545U
Here is a link on, How to rebuild the carburetor 8hp Tecumseh. • How to Clean Tecumseh ... . Ignition Key. amzn.to/3HknMSu

[@michaelfarris2556]

I am from Indiana and you just never know when it is going to dump snow. Better to be prepared then to be caught in a bad way.

[@alisamariestevenson]

This was super informative and helpful. I've got a 5/24 MTD snowblower, never used one in my life so I'm happy to have seen this video as it's made me feel more confident in learning how to do it myself lol so thank you!! Might have to update how my first attempt plays out 😅🤞

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad this was helpful and I hope all goes well! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@tooljunkie6003]

As always another informative video

[@petemitchell9899]

Hello, I have this exact machine. It will fire and start for a second and then shut off. Any suggestions on what is wrong?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

A good guess, gas went bad inside the carburetor. You will need to remove and flush all gas from tank. Remove and rebuild or replace the carburetor.

[@mikegray9428]

my electric start stopped working and mechanic said to stop using. i don't have a heated garage and I cannot get it started with pull cord in about -10 F weather. any tips as it will not turn over or fire. fresh gas, stabil in it, primed, spark plug good. etc.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Because your conditions are so cold, you most likely will need to repair your electric starter to remedy this issue unless you have a neighbor that has a heated garage and you can warm up the machine. Maybe change the oil to a very thin synthetic oil which will help make it easier to pull over the engine with the pull cord.

[@mikegray9428]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks, the repair on the electric starter mentioned was almost at that point was almost worth getting a new snowblower. something is broke off internally so it is a major repair.

[@jeremyllanos8554]

Somebody know what its the key part number?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Part# Tecumseh 35062. amzn.to/3HknMSu

[@Jimmy3003Jab]

Is there anyway to start it without a key?