Yard Machine 10 HP Snow Blower Oil Change

[@robaljames]

My mother has had that snowblower for years and it works great through both dustings and blizzards. I was just looking up what oil to use before I changed it and I found you awesome guys to show me how to do it! Much appreciated. Take care.

[@glickmpb]

I just saw this video in 8/23 for my Snowblower I bought at Sams Club around 2002 or so. Its actually made by MTG and has the 10 hp Tecumseh engine. I have had it 20 years and replaced just about everything on it. It has never failed me and it keeps plugging away. I bought it, as it was the last one I think for about $525 or so. I have replaced the belt, light, carb and tightened many bolts many times. I think I got my money out of it and wasnt sure what kind of oil to put in it!! I think I need to change it ;)

[@Paisteboy]

My next door neighbor just replaced his last year just so he wouldn't get stuck incase it broke during the winter. I also did a couple of repairs for him as well. Solid machine! Thanks for the comment.

[@AllenBDumont]

My 20 year old MTD with Tecumseh started, as always, on the first pull after sitting for 2 years. Don't remember ever changing the oil but I promise to do it tonight!

[@hyperchord]

Wow! You guys are a lifesaver. I have a Yard Machines brand snowblower and couldn't figure out where you drained the oil out. Thanks for posting this.

[@CoreneRandall]

Thanks. BF and I split in October was and the snow blower needed an oil change, which I know nothing about. Thanks to this video I changed the oil myself. Guess I didn't need the bf as much as I thought I did....lol

[@johncampbell2273]

Thanks Paisteboy! See it done once, you have it for the duration. Good tip about the oil drain tube- it does turn easier than the plug! Engine ran WAY better with new synthetic 5-30.

[@erics.6349]

Good video and I have the same model Snow blower. Thanks for posting.

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks for watching!

[@CraigArndt]

@paisteboy I use Stabil too, I put it in my gas can, but have noticed it doesn't work as good anymore due to what I believe is the ethanol. Seems like any equipment I leave gas in for more than a couple months goes bad. The only thing that seems to help is Seafoam. Works great in two strokes too.

[@jluikart]

Thanks @paisteboy - I've got an ariens 1032 with the same engine and needed to know how much oil.

[@333chico]

Thank you paisteboy, very simple and easy to do.

[@CraigArndt]

A little Seafoam to the gas tank will do wonders for the carb after sitting all those months. Even if a little gas remains and dries in the jets it varnishes and plugs the passage.

[@jv7737]

Thanks man I have gone like 5 seasons so I guess it's time to change it eh?

[@Paisteboy]

So are you saying that only tecumseh engines blow up? Most of the snowblowers that I've seen until Tecumseh went out of business, had Tecumseh motors on them. I'm not deffending Tecumseh because they do have some drawbacks, but to say that Tecumseh engines are POS based on one motor blowing is not a fair assessment. I have a 33 year rototiller with a 5HP Tecumseh on it that is still running strong. My 12 year old Ariens snowblower gas a 10HP Tecumseh and I've had no problems. Thanks for watching

[@PAULJETS75]

Hi, great video. Is there an oil filter that needs to be changed also?

[@Paisteboy]

I'm glad it helped. Now you can do it again next year. I hope you work things out with the BF though. Thanks for watching.

[@redlense4]

@paisteboy Sweet. Thx. Just brought it home last night. The thing is a beast. Can't wait to see it start eating and spitting snow :-)

[@Paisteboy]

No filter or screen. Any mower repair place with a parts department will have a carb rebuild kit or go on line and search by engine model number.

[@dynomax666]

Thanks, I was trying to find out how much oil these engines took... without under/overfilling from my 4l jug of left over oil of some grade... try pouring your 1L oil jugs the other way around, they pour better without chugging.

[@Paisteboy]

This is my next door nieghbors blower. I have a Ariens 1028 and I have a oil change video on that too. Same motor. Thanks for watching.

[@redlense4]

Hey Paiste, I just bought a used (maybe 10yrs old) 8hp 26" Yard Machines snowblower with a Tecumseh engine. What do you think of these machines?

[@iNICK20]

I don't know if you read comments still or even own this still. But do you happen to know the model on this one? My local neighbor ended up getting one for free. Needs minor stuff to get it running. Go figures it was a Sam's Club model, considering we have one across the street from us lol.

[@Paisteboy]

Yes, I do read and reply to my comments. This snow blower belongs to my next door neighbor and he still has it. He is looking to replace it next season though. I'll have to ask him what the model number is.

[@Paisteboy]

It's Model # 31AE665E118. It's an MTD Brand.

[@iNICK20]

@@Paisteboy Thanks You!

[@nordeast55418]

Good video, very helpful. Thanks for posting

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks for watching.

[@Paisteboy]

@mrwiggles2 That's a good idea. I am going to do that to my sled so I can do both. I put stable in all of the fuel that goes into my equipment since some of it sits around more than it gets used. Especially a rototiller which most people use 1 of 2 times a year. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@pat8593]

thank you.

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome.

[@Paisteboy]

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@Paisteboy]

Yeah. That was my next door neighbor pouring the oil. I'll let him know. Thanks for watching.

[@joshhollenberg6627]

thanks much!

[@Paisteboy]

@LegittGod39 Are you from Maine? I am in NY.

[@nordic51d]

The one thing that we did not show is that I spray silicone in the auger area to keep the snow from sticking.

[@sanneal9845]

Mtd snower throw 123cc where do u put the oil

[@richie2910]

Thanks

[@Paisteboy]

@hyperchord Cool. I'm glad that it helped.

[@Mikes360JTAGS]

very good

[@skyraidr6624]

It's important to emphasize NOT to overfill your oil on small engines even in small amounts. Ideally, you measure out the correct amount before you SWAG the measurement. Simply put overfill will cause the oil to "Foam" reducing the lubrication and creating more friction than necessary. Worse case scenario if you overfill the oil you could bend the crankshaft or over-pressurize crankcase causing oil to escape into crankcase ventilation destroying your piston if it enters thru intake system. Always measure out the correct amount of oil required before you begin to pour.

[@Paisteboy]

Good points. Thanks for commenting.

[@BandOnTheRun87]

Can you come and change the oil in my snowblower?!

[@ryebread360]

My oil drainage is above the wheel on the left side

[@bobjones3846]

Paisteboy, If you turn the bottle over the oil will not gaup like u show here.

[@lindahinton5328]

HOW much does a yard machine the year 1995 be worth want to sell for estate

[@lindahinton5328]

10 horse 28 inch cut

[@Paisteboy]

No. There is no oil filter to be changed. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonykulhanek5853]

I just got one of these used for 450 and now it won't stay started why it runs like shit

[@Paisteboy]

It could be a number of things. If it has been sitting around for a while. Start with draining the old gas and adding fresh gas then clean the carburetor.

[@Paisteboy]

@redlense4 The motor should last many years since it's a very good quality motor. As far as the yard machine brand I think it's a well made product. My friend Gary here has had his for around 10 years and hasn't had any problems with it. From what I've seen I think they are reliable machines.

[@Paisteboy]

@BandOnTheRun87 I'll be right there. lol

[@Paisteboy]

An oil change sounds like a good idea if you don't remeber when it was changed last. Thanks for watching.

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks for watching.

[@loadi2865]

PUT THE WHOLE QUART IN .... 26 ..28...

[@Paisteboy]

Why would you go against the manufacturer recommendation?

[@dillyman254]

those tecumseh engines are peices of shit i just brought mine into my auto shop at school and the side of the crank case had a 2 inch whole blown out the side

[@gordbaker896]

And you blame that on whom? Guy who didn't check the oit?

[@FunkiesLOL]

I agree Gord Baker