LOOKING FOR A USED SNOWBLOWER, WATCH THIS!

[@GarageGear]

Here is a link to the SILICONE SPRAY that I use to protect my snowblowers! Thank you for supporting the channel! amzn.to/3MAaGm3

[@ZacharyCuster-k5f]

I used these tips when checking out the 24" troybilt storm snowblower my neighbor was selling because wasn't room in moving truck. It was 5 years old but never used just set in their garage other neighbor always plowed their driveway . Put in New grass and oil and it fired right up and ran great. They couldn't find the owners manual the power cord or the extra sheer pins. They had paid $899 for it so I gave them $400 for it I think that's a good deal not as good as others commented on. Watched your other videos on the other maintenance to perform on it so it's ready for the snow.

[@GarageGear]

Not a bad deal my friend! You’ll get plenty of life out of that machine! 👍

[@larryshipley7645]

For years I shoveled a large driveway 3 hours of shoveling ,this year I said no way ,I bought my first snowblower but researched them first picked out an ariens 24 inch 10 horse and with your help I'm ready to blow some snow I live next to an open field so guess who gets wind blown snow😊

[@GarageGear]

@@larryshipley7645 smart to grab one my friend! Your back thanks you! Let me know how she does for you!

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

I bought a Simplicity snowblower at a yard sale. It is a 15hp 26" with electric start, heated handgrips and a headlight. it was in like-new condition. The guy was asking $175. I didn't talk him down. He also had a Toro lawnmower for $25 and gave me three gas cans to go with them. This was about 4 years ago and I still have it all.

[@GarageGear]

What a deal! 👍👍👍

[@WhitieInVermont]

JB I'm glad that I have my snowblower all ready to go. I changed the oil this fall but had an issue with the auger handle stuck down. Some oil took care of that. I took off the bottom plate and cleaned everything out and put it back on. Took off the pully cover and it looked good. I also adjusted the cables for the drive and auger. After watching your video I realized that I never looked at the sparkplug. I could check it out but it started after the second pull. It sat all summer with no gas in. I've learned a lot from your channel and I'm still learning. Thanks for your time and videos.

[@GarageGear]

WHITIE!!! Rock on my friend! You’re a master of your machine! All smart steps you took there. I have another video coming out this weekend on how to get your snowblower ready for winter! If you’re feeling eager you could always just clean your spark plug. But if it’s starting up no problem you’re good! How’s everything else going my friend?

[@WhitieInVermont]

@@GarageGear going good.

[@daveginter9030]

Great video one of the best I seen here. I gave away my old & reliable 24" Troy Built and bought a newer 28" Airens which now has a destroyed Briggs & Straton engine on it. I can't blame Airens for that. The last storm was a wet snow of 18" and it did it in. Not sure what I will buy next. Airens is a well made machine. I like Toro and Cub Cadets. Honda's are just to much money. Not a fan of Craftsman but the newers ones are ok.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Dave what destroyed the engine on the ariens?

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

My recommendation is to find one that has a Tecumseh Snow King that is in good condition. They’re a lot more reliable and easier to work on than a lot of the new engines. One engine you should avoid is the newer Briggs and Stratton storm series. Those things have serious cylinder head problems. The MTD powermore is also a bad one because it is really hard to work on. That is the engine on this snowblower you are showing.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing BCSERK! This snowblower I bought used for a good deal! It’s in perfect condition! Not a spot of rust on it and we’ll taken care off. I’m not a fan of these engines but it’s cleaner than a nuns vocabulary lol! Thanks for watching!

[@daveginter9030]

I just got bad news on my Briggs & Stratton snow series 1150 it has a blown head gasket and engine needs a complete rebuild. It couldn't take 18" of wet snow it killed it!

[@leefury7]

I bought a new Craftsman two stage last yr at LOWES for $800 (looks the same as this one). Yesterday, installing impeller rubbers, I realized how small they are. 2 1/2" wide before the 30° bend. SMALL. It did okay last winter. With the impeller rubber installed, I'm hoping it will handle the icy snow at the end of the driveway where the state plows 5 lanes of snow. I must admit, it is super easy to start. Never used it yet but nice to have an electric start where you just hook up an extension cord. I looked at blower while in HD last week. WOW! Do they think our economy is so great as to almost double the prices for the same blower?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Lee! These prices are out of control! Smart to put the impeller kit on it! Total game changer for these machines! I highly doubt the prices will come down once the economy stabilizes. Thanks for watching!

[@LessThanHandy]

Wish you'd mentioned applying anti-seize paste on the axle if buying new or even try pulling off a wheel if buying used. I bought mine new, never knew about that now the wheels won't come off. There are some real barbaric ways to try to removed if seized but I'd rather not go that way. Also, at 9:18, the yellow dipstick handle, couldn't find in manual what that's for - what the story with that? Love your videos btw.

[@gardenjohn1]

LessThanHandy It is oil dip stick, to check oil level.

[@GarageGear]

Hey lessthanhandy! The anti seize trick is something I’ve never seen someone actually do to their snowblower. I’ve done it to many but never seen it on a used one before. I’ll be doing it on this one. The lower yellow dip stick is useless on this model. Those engines are put on a variety of applications. Generators, blowers, chippers etc. for these blowers they don’t get used but may get used on a generator for example. If you take care of these engines they run great! Thanks for being a cool fan bud!

[@LessThanHandy]

@@gardenjohn1 that's what's stange, th oil dipstick on mine is at the top and is in the manual...this yellow one is what I don't know...

[@423co]

EXCELLENT INFORMATIVE VIDEO!👍👍👍👍👍 My snowblower is still serving me well and this video gave me some tips on areas I will check before winter. I never thought I'd wish for snow but the drought here in Colorado has been so bad I'm🙏 praying to wear my snowblower out this winter.🙏❄☃

[@GarageGear]

Hey WILLIAM! Thanks for the positive feedback my friend! I have another similar video coming. Out this weekend with more tips! I hope you can get some time on your machine this season! Thanks for watching! 👍👍

[@brutushobbies]

Thank you!!! For this video I picked up my first used one today Husqvarna brand. Needs a little work cable tighten up on the auger lever and a little bit of carb work. The only thing I want too add too it is a couple of lights. Blower does have the wire hook ups. Question do snowblowers even have air filters? I've had 2 other blowers that didn't have one. Wisconsin winter is near for us. Stay warm. Yes I enjoy your videos I'll even use your other on how too get more power off of it.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Brutus! Sounds like you found a good snowblower with a need for only some minor repairs. To answer your question, snowblowers do not have air filters. The cold temps could freeze up any moisture caught in them starving the engine of air. You’re good to go. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@liljoeii6091]

I never bought a used snowblower like that but I did want to go buy a used tractor and I went to get on it to run it and the darn thing caught on fire right there and he was telling me just a little bit before that it's as is as it leaves the lot so I take it you don't want this one that was funny as hell thank you for the video

[@GarageGear]

@@liljoeii6091 that’s pretty crazy Joe! Thanks for sharing and watching

[@kensmith6708]

Great video JB I'm like you I'm very particular and I am glad you told us what you look for I look for the same thing. I sent you pics of my snowblower and I take excellent care of mine and I only look for ones that are nice looking. I don't mind a fixer upper once in a while but it still has to look good,like you said that shows how it was maintained. Great video as usual keep them coming my friend!

[@GarageGear]

Great minds think alike Ken! You gotta look for the nice ones. Plenty more to come! Thanks for watching! 👍👍

[@StishFicks]

I recently got myself a Powersmart 24in 2-stage snowblower for $125. The couple bought it new 2 years ago but had some issues with the augers during heavy snow. Everything else looked great; minimal rust, engine sounded great, and they wanted $125 for it. I paid them just that, brought it home, inspected the belts, tightened the auger belt, and got myself a great machine for $125.

[@GarageGear]

Sounds like a good deal! Rock on my friend!

[@jaybooth4815]

Some really great tips JB! Just showed my son how to get his Ariel’s 24 deluxe snowblower ready for winter. Had to bring all the tools, oil, and grease gun…haha. But it went pretty well, took out the shear pins, just like in your video. It’s only a couple of years old. Yeah I sprayed it with wd40 and wiped all down. Polished the outside too. Oh yeah, I only use ethanol free gas w/stabilizer. Love these snowblower videos! What’s up for the weekend? Cheers buddy! Go Bills!

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

Great dad!

[@GarageGear]

Wish more were like him!

[@GarageGear]

Very cool Jay! That machine is going to run like a champ! Busy filming next weeks video- snowblower preseason checklist! Had a pumpkin carving contest yesterday! What’s going on on your end of town? Go BILLS!

[@jaybooth4815]

Heading over to pickup my Grandson's, 4 years and 1 1/2 years-old. They want to play at Papas. Then later cut the backyard b4 the rain starts Monday. Definitely watching the Bills game too! Cheers brother!

[@GarageGear]

@@jaybooth4815 awesome neighbor! Lots rain coming!👍👍

[@shadymaint1]

My current snowblower is a mishmash of several used ones. Took a couple free broken MTD style machines and built a good one from all the parts.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing shady! 👍👍

[@PainterD54]

Once again, you seemed to have covered all the bases on how a machine was cared for. The last four used blowers I purchased, I see only one previous owner that gave an effort to take care of his machine. Few owners go as far as you (or I) do know how a machine operates and how to take care of it. It's too bad there aren't more of us out there to make sure these machines don't end up behind someones garage in a pile of rust.

[@GarageGear]

Hey David! I try to be a detailed as possible in my videos to help out potential buyers! I wish more people took better care of them too! I agree too many end up behind a shed rusting away and then they wonder why they won’t start lol! Thanks for watching

[@mcberthoud5124]

Great video JB! I used to have a rule here in Colorado: never buy one if they have a long gravel driveway. But one summer day I pulled into one of those but decided to look at it anyhow. Turned out they only used it for their concrete side walk and plowed their driveway. I ended up with an awesome 10 year old Ariens 1027LE in like new condition for $300 b/c they were moving to Hawaii. 😃

[@GarageGear]

That’s awesome my friend! They won’t need it in Hawaii lol! Great deal! Thanks for sharing!

[@waynestefinashen239]

Great video JB the only thing we would add is try to hold back on the blower when the drive is engaged. If you can basically hold it back there could be a need for friction wheel change especially if the cable is tight.

[@GarageGear]

Good point! Thanks for sharing Wayne! Hope all is well on your end! 👍

[@Catcher5632]

I just paid $150 Cad (about 100 usd) for a running 8/26 dynamarkplus. It says it needs it need auger belt pulley adjustment. Any clue what that entails?

[@GarageGear]

@@Catcher5632 I believe what you’re looking for is this HOW TO ADJUST A SNOWBLOWER AUGER BELT TO THROW FARTHER kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYS7gYaOna2il5I

[@Catcher5632]

@@GarageGear thank you so much! You are a fountain of useful information

[@GarageGear]

@@Catcher5632 you got it my friend! Appreciate your kind words!

[@junior1994-]

Hey garage gear I recently bought this same snowblower so I took off the chute and now I can’t get it back in place because when I bought it I took it off because it wouldn’t fit on my truck.

[@GarageGear]

Is there a reason why it won’t go back on?

[@junior1994-]

What do I have to do ? Because I remember I took it off and now idk how to put it back in place

[@junior1994-]

Do I need screws or does it put right back on ?

[@junior1994-]

I have the same exact snowblower

[@GarageGear]

@@junior1994- I sold this snowblower a year ago so it’s hard for me to say without looking at it but I think there are a few bolts at the bottom and and some on the opposite side that need to hold it in place.

[@fingerlakeslawn]

Canandaigua, NY here!!! I’m actually in the market for a snowblower this year. I’ve watched a lot of your videos. What is your preferred snowblower for our winters?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Finger lakes lawn! Very cool my friend! You’re not that far away! I would recommend an ariens! Their blowers are built better. They are a higher end product but you’ll get many more years out of them! Worth every penny! I would really like to get my hands on a Honda personally! But those are still a bit out of my price range! Lol! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@fingerlakeslawn]

@@GarageGear I’m leaning towards the Ariens 24 Deluxe. I did start to look at the Toro but Areins seems like a better choice!

[@GarageGear]

@@fingerlakeslawn that’s a great blower for the price point. (Which are all up thanks to inflation) but still! A lot of bang for your buck! 👍

[@fingerlakeslawn]

@@GarageGear I agree. I think last year the same exact blower was about $200 less.

[@thecrepesoul]

Second time watching and it won't be my last. I'm gonna remember these things before I purchase my first blower soon. Thanks for these tips!

[@GarageGear]

You got it DT! Make a list! Thanks for watching!

[@MakeWay4CJ]

OMG! I just wish I could be there to see you actually pulling out your ratchet set and start taking off the belt cover of their snowblower! At that point, I'd just be like,"Ok...enough! I was ok until you attempted to do that! We're done. Thank you for stopping by!" 😂😂😂😂

[@GarageGear]

Lol you gotta do what you gotta do Cj! I check everything! I must be super annoying but I don’t care. One little peek will let me know if I got to replace something. Thanks for watching!

[@robertknight4672]

Sometimes when you're looking through listings you might find a good deal one that's being sold because the person is moving to somewhere where it doesn't snow.

[@GarageGear]

Those are usually good deals! 👍

[@brandon_burbach]

Can't tell you how excited I am to see snowblower videos again. Bring it, JB!! 🤠

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha the wait is over Brandon! Come March you’ll be tired of seeing them lol! Thanks as always for being a cool fan!

[@peterszemenciak2712]

Great video Jared. You are just awesome. Noticed that white board. 😂😂😂😂

[@GarageGear]

You Da MAN Peter!!! Thanks bud! Hope you’re doing well my friend! 👍

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Yup. That's the way you do it! Great vid, JB. Especially nowadays. Like you said at the beginning, new blower prices are insane today. The new blower I bought in 2018 on sale for $1.099 is now $1,550. Same exact model, no changes. SMH

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Paul! Appreciate it bud! These prices are getting out of control! Got a short story for you! I know how much you love Tecumseh engines. Lol My neighbor was tossing an old toro mower with you guessed it, a tecumseh engine. I figured I’d try with this one because everything else on the mower was in great shape but it wouldn’t run. Took the carb off and did everything A-Z on it. Still wouldn’t start. Don’t know what it is about every tecumseh engine that comes through my garage man but no matter what they are always a pain. Ended up selling it for $30 in less than an hour later. Tecumseh engines drive me crazy! Figured I’d let you know since you like them so much 😂👍

[@paulmysliborski4832]

@@GarageGear Lmao

[@clarkpalace]

This info is fine. I m using it as a checklist for my 2009 Ariens. Keep our machines going!

[@GarageGear]

ROCK On Clark! Thanks for watching!

[@smallblock412]

Literally LOLed at the thug life glasses when you said you walked away and left the machine running 😂. All great tips. Looking forward to all the snowblower content this winter.

[@GarageGear]

Haha hey Smallblock! That was actually a really simple editing trick! Once I found the sunglasses image they were super easy to edit in. Even made the garage gal laugh lol! Plenty of snowblower videos coming your way my friend! Thanks for watching as always! 👍

[@johnm9840]

That was a fun video... Agree with everything as usual 👍🏼

[@GarageGear]

Glad you liked it John! Thanks as always for being a cool fan! 👍👍

[@tommak6516]

If somebody pulls that crap on me about pulling less money from a pocket, that pisses me off and I do not negotiate at all. Sometimes they say 'that is all the money I brought with me' and I say 'go home and get more money.'

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@edisonalbertelrington6211]

He's telling us to buy a new one.

[@GarageGear]

A new one is more than double the price of a used one like this! Just shop smart and know what your looking for!

[@daviddave8266]

Smart guy he know his stuff

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for being a cool fan David! 👍👍

[@yalerich7417]

Or sometimes if you don't have the full-bore $$$ up front, I think most if not all manufactures finance their machines, they all want to sell them, don't want them sitting around!!!

[@GarageGear]

Yep! Thanks for sharing and watching this video!

[@tommak6516]

When looking at a used snowblower, do you ever check for excessive play of the impeller driveshaft which would indicate a worn/shot bearing behind the impeller?

[@GarageGear]

Yep I check for any play.

[@frankcastle5294]

JB: That 3:50 mark with the "what the hell" is the funniest thing you ever did. I'm still laughing. You nailed it as usual. If you can't hear it run just leave and go home.

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha that one I was looking at at the time was making all kinds of noise. Glad I didn’t buy it. Thanks for watching another Frank!

[@frankcastle5294]

@@GarageGearYou and I can tell the difference between a "rod knock" and a bad tensioner pulley. Sadly, most others can't and they're the same people that get junkers hung on them.

[@GarageGear]

@@frankcastle5294 RIGHT ON Frank! Best to be in the know! 👍

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Those are some helpful ideas!

[@GarageGear]

Plenty of tips here to help someone make a good financial decision! Have a good week my friend! 👍👍

[@zackkleinsasser5652]

😊

[@GarageGear]

@@zackkleinsasser5652 thanks for watching

[@anahkuhkiw673]

Super informative and straight to the point. Thanks for the snowblower advice!

[@GarageGear]

You got it my friend! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@The_Mace]

Too soon to use my "Blower? I don't even know her!" joke again?

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha you might be using it for the next 6 months lol! Loads of snowblower content coming. 👍👍

[@russellstephan6844]

Rule #1 for purchasing *any* seasonal piece of power equipment -- do it off-season! ;-)

[@GarageGear]

Right on Russell! Thanks for watching!

[@Ladysman_217]

I wish I would have bought used a year ago. I spent almost 2K on a brand new Ariens Deluxe SHO. And very much dislike it because of the 0 turn feature.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing IVXX! Do the wheels not have enough grabbing power?

[@Ladysman_217]

@@GarageGear the problem is anytime the blower sees any kind of resistance it tries to turn itself. Like packed tire tracks or the thick stuff down in the apron. I would very much prefer that both wheels just work together so it goes straight. It's a very heavy machine and I get wore out fast trying to fight it.

[@GarageGear]

@@Ladysman_217 I hear ya bud! I think the lower end models by ariens do not have it but you may sacrifice power at that point.

[@LowInformation]

I spent $50 on a commercial ariens w/bad engine. $150 on a predator 224cc. Picked up spare belts, replaced the sheer bolts, and got spare ones.

[@GarageGear]

@@LowInformation sounds like you’re all set now! 👍

[@davidn1369]

JB, another excellent video. That was so comprehensive! Getting cooler fast here in CNY.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks a lot David! Sure is! But early next week we’re in the 70’s again! 🤷‍♂️ thanks for watching bud!

[@kjell-richardlvdal373]

Great tip

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Kjell! Appreciate you and the positive feedback! Thanks for watching!

[@oliverlowry9882]

How can I get a hold of you because I want to call and talk to you about mine. It won’t start and I need help. Please and thank you

[@GarageGear]

Hey Oliver! My email is in the video description. Feel free to reach out to me there! Thanks for watching!

[@oliverlowry9882]

@@GarageGear ok thank you

[@oliverlowry9882]

@@GarageGear I sent you a email

[@buffsoldier32]

Make sure you ask if you wear sunglasses. Make sure you tell them you want a 30 inch snowblower but only want to spend $100

[@GarageGear]

@@buffsoldier32 hey buff soldier can you please clarify?

[@appleztooranges]

Honda snowblowers are even more! $4,000+ since shortage

[@GarageGear]

Guess I better start saving my money! Lol thanks for watching applez!!! 👍

[@appleztooranges]

@@GarageGear I got 2 used Hondas haha

[@GarageGear]

@@appleztooranges I see used ones pop on Craigslist around here from time to time. Tempted!

[@appleztooranges]

@@GarageGear if you can get a 1132 or 1332 for under $1000 it’s worth it? I got my 1332 for $895 and could sell it for double. It’s in mint shape. My Honda dealer messed up and listed it wrong model as a 724. Nothing wrong with machine. Runs mint. My 928 wheels I traded my ariens deluxe 28” sho (similar to yours) + $500 towards it and it’s basically brand new

[@GarageGear]

@@appleztooranges I’ll be keeping an eye out! Thanks for the advice! 👍

[@Rice_Cake_]

very helpful for someone who's never bought a 2-stage before, thanks you

[@GarageGear]

You got it rice cake! Thanks for watching

[@terrirankl3326]

Wow toro coming in cheep😮

[@GarageGear]

They definitely cut corners nowadays

[@terrirankl3326]

What the heck is the wite things at the bottom is sawier

[@GarageGear]

This are some high density plastic skids someone made. Pretty cool!

[@redpine8665]

Jeez, you'll have people looking for a perfect used snowblower that's in pristine operating condition.

[@GarageGear]

Hard to find a pristine one but I like to give pointers of what to look for!

[@f62darkstar]

you can't have too many snow blower videos

[@GarageGear]

Lol I think I have 35 just on snowblowers now! Plenty more to come! Stay tuned Louie!!!

[@SVW1976]

Left it running..... Ain't nobody got time for that. 🤣

[@GarageGear]

That’s how I roll lol! Thanks for watching

[@Mrevo599]

Waving from Lockport!!

[@GarageGear]

Waving from Lancaster! Thanks for being a cool fan!

[@Two_Buck]

Another great video. Thanks JB.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Chuck! I appreciate the positive feedback my friend! Did you have a good weekend?

[@bc454irocz89]

New snowblowers are flimsy junk too

[@GarageGear]

Got that right!

[@hdfsfjhfkalsjfhlsaj]

Run away from electric snow blowers

[@GarageGear]

That’s a good tip!

[@paulie2tanks175]

You got some great videos', My Man! You know your stuff!! Paulie

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Paulie! I mess around with these things far more than I need to lol! Thanks for being a cool fan!

[@paulie2tanks175]

@@GarageGear Mess around? If I lived in Buffalo, I'd bring my rig to you, Brutha!

[@GarageGear]

@@paulie2tanks175 yeah I work on them all the time! I used to work on other peoples equipment but got far too busy lately. Very cool that your local! Thanks for checking out the channel!

[@4u2nve]

Anyone buying a battery snowblower either doesn’t live in an area with a lot of snow, or is simply clueless! They’re garbage

[@GarageGear]

💯agree!

[@jayrichman6266]

9:40 shows the impeller on screen left is bent to h%@&.

[@jayrichman6266]

Oops, I meant auger.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jay which one were you talking about?

[@jayrichman6266]

Hi JB, it LOOKS like the leading part of the auger blade on the right side (looking from the rear of the machine) is bent. Am I wrong, and it's just the angle of the shot, or is it really bent? Either way, love your videos, mainly on snowblowers.

[@GarageGear]

@@jayrichman6266 hey Jay! I think what you’re seeing is the camera pulling a trick on you. The lens up close tends to round or distort images. This blower was in excellent shape and sold for top dollar. 👍thanks for being a cool fan!

[@jayrichman6266]

@GarageGear I watch it on my phone and it looks normal, but on the TV it looks bent. Weird! Thanks for replying and love your new machine. I live in northern WI, so I have a '21 Ariens DLX 28 for my main machine, and I have a couple others which I've obtained either for free or for very cheap, and thanks to your various videos, I've got them up and running and looking a lot better, and now I need to decide whether to keep them (my wife gets mad at me but not YOUR problem!) or if I should sell them. Nice problem to have, eh?

[@sonicboomin]

I still follow all your snowblower maintenance steps. Starts first pull all the time. Buy now people, before bidenflation gets worse.

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Epic Savage!!! You ROCK! Bet that snowblower does a great job for you! Prices are only going up from here! Thanks for watching!