7 THINGS YOU NEED FOR YOUR SNOWBLOWER

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7 THINGS YOU NEED FOR YOUR SNOWBLOWER. Winter is coming FAST! BE PREPARED for any SNOWBLOWER ISSUES or ACCIDENTS that may come your way. Have these ITEMS ON HAND so you can REPAIR your snowblower QUICKLY! Follow these TIPS and AVOID ISSUES so you don't have to play the waiting game. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

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@Blitzerdog2 Жыл бұрын

I came to this channel after over hearing you mention this KZfaq channel in the gym locker room during a convo 😂. I have a snowblower that I haven’t run in 9 months. My future father in law is gonna kill me since they took it to get serviced already for last winter 😢

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@Blitzerdog2 hey Blitzer! Haha small world my friend! I’ve done a few videos here on the channel on cleaning snowblower carburetors. Not a hard job. Here is a link to one. What kind of snowblower do you have?

@Blitzerdog2 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear it’s a craftsman that also has an electric start

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@Blitzerdog2 awesome man! How old is the blower? If it’s about ten years old that video should help you out. If it’s older you may have a different engine.

@gil3green 6 ай бұрын

I feel like I owe my snowblower an apology. I’ve been treating it like a stepchild all these years, while the lawn mower gets all the love & attention.

@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha that’s how I am with my pressure washer lol!

@TheLawnLover Жыл бұрын

Great advice JB, having spare parts laying around is always great especially when things break in a snowstorm. Nobody wants to shovel snow lol

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Right on brother! I bought those belts 3 years ago! Putting them to use finally lol! Always good to have back ups! What’s going on in the lawn this week my friend?

@paulmysliborski4832 Жыл бұрын

Excellent vid, JB If you are proactive with maintenance, you will rarely (if ever) encounter a problem you can't fix on the fly. Like you said....... ALWAYS have spare belts, & shear pins. But also have things like cotter pins or clips that hold your wheels onto the axles. And on models like my Troy-Bilt 3090 which uses cables to engage the drive and augers, ALWAYS have spare cables on hand. Also have spare spark plugs. Anything you can think of, have spares on hand. Same goes for mowers/riding mowers/etc. But with snowblowers, it's even more critical. If your riding mower breaks down in July, you can jump in your truck and take nice ride with the windows down and the radio on to the parts store. But, if you are clearing 2 feet of snow trying to get your truck out of the driveway and something breaks on your blower, well............ Have fun with your shovel after ordering your parts online that will arrive next Thursday ;)

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

PAUL!!! Good point about the cotter pins! Spark plugs too! You’re right on. In the summer you can take a nice drive for parts. In winter, you can’t even drive lol! How’s life treating you lately? Anything happening in your garage?

@jbucks166 Жыл бұрын

Im curious about a fill port. I have a 28 ariens not sure how old but fairly new. I changed oil today only to notice that theres, what appears to be two oil fill/dipsticks. Yellow oil (long stick) up top and a smaller plastic knob/stick on lower right hand side of machine. I drained and refilled from the lower hole. Only to see a video after that shows the drain tube in rear. Do some machines have 2 holes to check oil levels? Any help is great. Your videos are Excellent.. Thanks

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Jbucks! A lot of machines have multiple dipsticks/ports because many of these engines are mass produced for multiple purposes. Snowblowers, generators, wood chippers, log splitters. Just cheaper production to keep everything thing the same. I usually never touch the smaller ones on the sides. Thanks for watching!

@edpowell5754 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Pal, THANKS. I'd like to pull both tires off the axle and was able only to get one of them off and grease it. How to get the other one off without pulling the axle. Its an older Ariens 1028. I change the oil n plug, and grease the auger every season. But now I'll start doing more maintenance on it as it runs pretty good and I'd like to keep it running good. THANKS PAL.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Ed! I’ve torched the axle ends before and then dumped ice cold water on them. Broke them free. Might help you out! Thanks for watching my friend!

@JollyGreen79 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with everything you said on here. No power in the shed where the blower lives. So, before I fire it up I make sure the auger and the impeller aren’t jammed up. One time it was frozen up so I took it in the garage and thawed it out. I do clean it with a hand broom after every use and that really helps keep things from freezing up.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

ROCK ON Zach! Thanks for sharing and watching!

@tedhardulak7698 Жыл бұрын

Great video about staying ahead of the problems. Only one area I did not hear you cover though. The cables. At least 2X per year I lubricate all the cables allowing a good lubricant, Usually WD-40 due to the WD which equals Water displacement. I let it run down all the cables and it makes a big difference on how things work. I have the old style shoot that is cable operated, I also lube the area that the chute pivots on before each use. I have never had a problem with the hand control for the chute. Both move very easy as do the wheel disengage levers. I believe that they went to the crank chutes now because of the cables freezing up. The snow blower is now 21 years old. I paid less than $1000. I cant believe the prices now.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Prices are insane! Can’t believe what’s happened over the last couple of years. Thanks for sharing Ted!

@tedhardulak7698 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Something you might want to watch about eternal free fuel. Im sure you know this, but just in case and would make great material for your channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ireKfpCZyNKZfWg.html. Blessings my friend!!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@tedhardulak7698 I did see this! Valuable information here! Thanks for sharing!

@thisoldnew4544 7 ай бұрын

Yep ur generation really fucked everything over. And u raised kids who don’t know their own genders. How could u screw things up that bad let alone allow it to happen?

@davidfarris1332 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Just got my new Ariens 28 inch deluxe a few days ago. Your videos have been a great help over the last few years as I transitioned into my first home. I lost my father in 2019 and have had to figure a lot of these things out on my own. Just wanted to say thanks!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey David, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I’m sure he’s looking down on you proudly knowing your tackling this on your own. Congrats on your purchase! That machine will be an absolute tank for you my friend! Thanks for watching and for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@leonardo migot hey Leonardo! I’ve heard this from multiple people and online sources as well. Sad news for the lawn Industry

@JollyGreen79 Жыл бұрын

I got the same machine last year and holy crap that thing is an absolute animal!! My condolences for your loss.

@Two_Buck Жыл бұрын

Another great video JB. This is where I come for all my maintenance tips and reminders. Cheers.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

ROCK ON CHUCK! You Da MAN! 👍

@rshapiro24 Жыл бұрын

Would love for you to do assemblies on various Ariens snowthrowers, the Rapid track Alpine model to toss a hint your direction.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Like the idea! 👍

@Randy-ul5hy 6 ай бұрын

Those darn rolled up newspapers are deadly! I rolled over one a few years back and it took me hours to clean that mess out of the unit.

@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын

Definitely deadly! 👍

@tunblimbli Жыл бұрын

First year that I have adopted a snowblower, your videos have become an addiction and I take more care of the snowblower than my wife. Thanks for the all the tutorials and information.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hahaha Carlos you are in good company my friend! The garage gal is always wondering why I’m outside in the garage for long hours! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍

@brandon_burbach Жыл бұрын

Great video as always JB. No more nightmares about rust and broken belts! 🤠

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

ROCK ON BRANDON! Keep those extra items on hand! Thanks for watching another my friend!

@jeffmcgovern5674 Жыл бұрын

These videos are absolutely FANTASTIC! I have been scouring KZfaq the last few years for videos on Ariens maintenance and I wish I found these videos then. Best videos I have found, BY FAR! Liked and subscribed!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Awesome Jeff! Appreciate the positive feedback! I promise to not let you down! Thanks for watching!

@jaygreen4526 4 ай бұрын

Handy tip...If you own a Honda HSS928, tilt the blower up when your done for the day. This will save the hood from sitting in any water that may have accumulated on the floor.

@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Jay!

@kimschneidmiller224 Жыл бұрын

Does the powersmart 24" snowblower have zirks to grease on the auger? The manual says nothing about them. The only thing on the auger is cotter pins on 2 bolts.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Kim! No zerks on the PowerSmart augers. I’ll be doing a video on how to grease them soon! Thanks for watching!

@Wyn61 Жыл бұрын

Another important thing..... SEAFOAM! * I use a steady supply of it for all my little engines. Add about 1/4 Cup per Gallon in your gas-can. * Add some to the Engine oil too!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip and for watching!

@garydunnjr8176 Жыл бұрын

As Always good info! The mats are exactly what I’m looking for..

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

ROCK ON GARY! Contain the mess! 👍👍👍

@johnm9840 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for this season. All new belts, friction disk, and two machines to play with... Even tho I have the new Husqy, I'll probably bust out my grandfather's Ariens, just cause it's habit plus it has the new predator engine and a nice tall chute. All thanks to your ideas. 👍🏼

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Wow! John you’re more prepared than I Am! That old ariens is gonna be a beast! Thanks for watching and as always thanks for being a cool fan!

@BenNawrath Жыл бұрын

I wish it was easier to find JUST the carb bowl seal to have on hand! I've found those rebuild kits are only a couple bucks cheaper than a whole carb.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, I do not know how they make those carbs so cheap, but it seems like the lowest cost alternative over buying kits and parts. If you can just clean a carb w/o replacing anything that might be worthwhile, but anything more than that just replace it. If you were in the repair business the labor to clean would outweigh the cost to just replace.

@holes02 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Seasons about to start here in Chicago, and I just picked up a 24 Deluxe.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

You’re ready to go now! Thanks for watching!

@smallblock412 Жыл бұрын

Spare parts, that's amateur hour. I keep spare snowblowers around 😂. Next machine up!! All good tips as usual. 👍. I just had to restock on shear bolts and fluid film myself.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Haha great minds think alike my friend! I like having two around now! Lol! Good to have extra parts and blower around! Enjoy your weekend my friend!

@jonbedker5229 4 ай бұрын

I do about 15 driveways every time it snows. I have a Husqvarna ST227 as my primary. A Husqvarna ST230 on backup and a John Deere 1330st backing up my backup.😂

@smallblock412 4 ай бұрын

@@jonbedker5229 that's how it's done 👍. Grab the next machine and repair the broken one when the storm's done.

@SpaceCadet4Jesus Жыл бұрын

When he started putting on medical gloves, I got worried he was going to say he wanted to inspect my .......!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Lol… we’ll I do have a big box of them… 😉 Enjoy your weekend Space Cadet! 👍

@AntLive29 Жыл бұрын

Great video JB!! However I moved to the South to escape the snow haha

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Lucky you my friend! You get to enjoy mowing season a bit longer too! Appreciate the positive feedback!

@PWbflo Жыл бұрын

Man these snow thrower videos are giving me the chills. Because we know that it’s coming… slowly but surely. Thanks for the prep tips and let’s get wings!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

No problem pdubya! It’s on its way! Right there with ya brother! Drum or flat?

@682supersport 7 ай бұрын

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@chriskeller2131 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned lake effect snow in one of your videos. did you do the value home centers commercials ?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hahaha no I did not. I am from Buffalo and we see lake effect snow quite a bit. Thanks for watching Chris!

@jamesdemarco5671 Жыл бұрын

new to the channel great content JB, I pull my snowblower up on a small wood pallet in the garage and as the snow melts the blower doesn't sit in a puddle of water...

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Great plan James! Welcome to channel my friend! Thanks for watching!

@jamesdemarco5671 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear I'm a W. NY'er (Rochester) too, hope you made out ok in that snow storm..

@gregbryan6465 4 ай бұрын

Just bought my first snowblower. Used Craftsman 5hp but so far getting the job done. Thank you for all this great info as I am learning as I go.

@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Greg! Plenty of content to get lost in here lol!

@stephenjackman6163 Жыл бұрын

Maintenance is definitely a good thing. I am still using my 1972 Ariens 7H.P. X 24 cut. It has endured 50 snowy winters in NorthEastern Massachusetts. Not many machines have reached this bench mark. Full disclosure, this Sno-Thro has moved to lighter duty in Northern Virginia as of this year.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

It’s a nice break for it after all those years! Thanks for sharing Stephen!

@robhauser5660 5 ай бұрын

JB, great videos. I live just across the Canadian boarder from you, so very similar weather. What clothing do you wear when clearing snow?

@GarageGear 5 ай бұрын

Usually dickies pants and a carhartt jacket! Those usually get the job done! 👍 thanks for being a cool fan Rob!

@jeffweaver955 8 ай бұрын

Drive belt, auger belt, sheer pins, carburetor, grease gun, red n tacky, rust inhibiter, garage heater, snow blower mat. Thanks brotha! Very detailed and helpful

@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын

You got it Jeff! Thanks for watching! 👍

@tannerc900 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for emphasizing not to put bolts in place of shear pins… I cringe when I hear people say it’s no big deal or see peoples snow blowers with them 😭

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Something had to be said lol! Thanks for watching Tanner!

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

How can you tell just by looking at an installed bolt whether or not it is a shear pin or regular bolt?

@tannerc900 Жыл бұрын

@@tommak6516 usually a regular bolt will have three lines on the head which will indicate it’s a grade 5 bolt which is the usual culprit that people use to replace for shear pins

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@tannerc900 thanks for sharing Tanner!

@vincentgregory8070 Жыл бұрын

The space heater trick is the BOMB -- did that last season and it worked so well. Great idea!!! GO BILLS!!!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong with the space heater trick Vincent! Hope all is well my friend! Thanks for watching another! GO BILLS!

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

Are you really that simple that you never considered the concept of a space heater until you saw this video? That does not seem to be possible.

@michaelmiller6843 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Appreciate the positive feedback bud! 👍👍

@Makete100 Жыл бұрын

Great advise and video. What do you use to knock out busted shear pins that get stuck? Sometimes it can be a real pain to line up the broken shear pin with the opposite hole.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Melvin! I had one get stuck a while back. I pried it with pliers on one side and tapped it with a heavy hammer on the other. Pb blaster was my friend too! Thanks for watching!

@Makete100 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Thanks. Sometimes my shear pins break off flush on both ends, nothing to grab onto.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@Makete100 can you push the remnants through?

@Makete100 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear I have used a nail to help. Just wondering what others use and maybe a better and easier way of doing it.

@elzaeicher Жыл бұрын

I'm picking up a brand-new Craftsman Select 24" today, do I have to grease them before use ?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

It’s usually not a bad idea! You never know who assembled them and how they go about doing it! Thanks for watching

@tommclaughlin1041 Жыл бұрын

Yup, my snowblower never breaks down in August. I have a detached garage and bought a salamander heater for just that day! Good advice.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Tom!

@skyemac8 Жыл бұрын

Get extra belts for that lake effect snow belt. Great advice.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

A small investment that’s well worth it! Thanks for watching skyemac! Hope you’re doing well bud!

@BiggerDummy Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I'm going to pickup spares as you mention - belts, shear pins, carburator rebuild kit. As for a mat, I saved the old trunk liner from my 2004 Honda Pilot. It works well as a mat and has a continous 1" rim that contains the melt water.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Smart my friend! Great idea with the old trunk liner! Thanks for sharing!

@jamesstakeontheworld9724 Жыл бұрын

Do I spray liquid film after every snow blowing or just before the season? I have toro almost the commercial version so want it protected right

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

I usually coat mine after every other use really quick! Quick spray down and she’s good to go! Thanks for watching James!

@HipaParts Жыл бұрын

That's really a cool idea to perepare several carburetors for emergency and clean the dirty ones when you get spare time to keep the snowblower working during the winter.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Hipa! I just have one carb on back up just in case. Peace of mind for me! Thanks for watching!

@HipaParts Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGearI just shot you an email talking about the possibility of working together on yard machine maintenance.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@HipaParts I will take a look a for it! Appreciate you! 👍

@jerryschneider145 5 ай бұрын

Use non-ethanol gas and you will not have carb problems. I can get it at the pump, I know in some states you cannot.

@kevinmills4252 11 ай бұрын

LOL, the clip of her yelling at you for the grease stain.....hahaha

@GarageGear 11 ай бұрын

That’s not the first time either! I warn her to not get close! But even I forget too!

@Huntersprojects 8 ай бұрын

I caught a can of starting fluid in my impeller… let’s just say it didn’t go over well And my trick to not have to keep any parts or stuff on hand is to have 3 so if one breaks then you have another

@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын

Haha I imagine that didn’t go over well! Lol

@DoktorDetroit Жыл бұрын

Shear pins, shear pins, shear pins...cheap and will save you so much frustration.👍

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

With out a doubt! Thanks for watching!

@star-load6388 Жыл бұрын

Dude I honestly can’t believe you have more subscribers this is quality blower content!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks Star-Lord! I appreciate the positive feedback! I imagine that this winter we’ll see a big spike in subscribers. Every winter the channel grows a lot!

@I_Stack_Metal Жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on how to adjust the speed on the ariens? My first gear is to fast for deep snow.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Possibly down the road yes! Try adjusting your gear shifting rod at the bottom near the dive system. Unhook the pin and rotate it up or down a few threads. This may help you out. Thanks for watching!

@melrosemiddleschool2 Жыл бұрын

First time snow blower owner here bought a brand new platinum ariens, What is the difference between marine grease and red n tacky grease? Thanks!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Brendan! You’re gonna love that Ariens! Great purchase! Marine grease is a bit more hydrophobic! Doesn’t rinse away as easily! I actually undercoated a car with it before! No rust under there at all lol! Enjoy your new snowblower! 👍

@mikegrear5339 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the help. I bought a 2021 Arians 28" but haven't used it lol 😆 no snow in Ohio. 1st time I've owned one.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you get some snow this season if you haven’t already. Have a great holiday! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@josephlahood4647 6 ай бұрын

I admire you're shop organization.

@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate you Joseph! 👍thanks for being a cool fan!

@josephlahood4647 6 ай бұрын

Thnks doing cast iron gear box with Synthetic Valvoline gear oil after work and now I'll look behind skids and scraper now that I watched this. I have some PB Blast er Corrosian Spray I'll use after WD40. Good tips looking out.

@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын

@@josephlahood4647 you’re gonna be all set my friend!

@steventaylor1058 Жыл бұрын

I've been using a work spot light to melt the snow off. They put off some good heat and the light helps when I'm working on my ariens and also is a reminder to shut the light off after a few hours. By the way I'm picking up another vintage trac team snow blower and the shredder attachment today. I'll let you know how it works out

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Those lights can do the trick. Plenty of heat coming off of those. Awesome Steven let me know how you like it! Classic machines! Thanks for watching my friend!

@steventaylor1058 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear so the ariens shredder is amazing. My son and I shredded a bunch of leaves and other garden debris. Even handles wet leaves. Just need to run dry leaves to clear it out every so often

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@steventaylor1058 awesome Steven! Thanks for sharing! I’ll be keeping an eye out for the attachments!

@Richard-go7jr Жыл бұрын

What do you think of DuPont nonstick dry-film lubricant for snowblower

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried it but know someone that uses it and no complaints from them! Been using snowjet lately and that’s working great! Thanks for watching

@rickmuir7616 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen your video & heard your comments on the addition of impeller kits. Both seem to be in favour of the modification. I own a 2020 Ariens Classic 24 with the 9.5 engine. Don’t these kits add additional stresses on the drivetrain? Should I wait til next fall to add them so I’m beyond the warranty period of 3 years? What is the minimum gap you use?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Rick no stress to my snowblowers. I have had mine on for ten years now with no issues. Done it to a few brand new snowblowers as well! You could wait if you want. That’s up to you. I typically get the flaps as close as possible to about 1mm away from the impeller housing wall. Thanks for watching

@davidbuckwitz5408 Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice as always! Thanks JB.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey David! Thanks for the positive feedback my friend! 👍

@lornesmallwood1649 Жыл бұрын

Garage Gear thanks for the great tips! Used WD40 on my Ariens 28" SHO Deluxe to get ready for this winter and now using a portable heater to melt the snow and ice after blowing. signed Happy in snowy, windy and cold Ottawa Canada

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Awesome Lorne! You’re ready for winter! Thanks for watching!

@chriswagner6310 4 ай бұрын

I've seen a lot of people use regular bolts. When I fix somebody else's snow blower they used regular bolts they destroyed the gearbox

@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I see it too!

@chriswagner6310 4 ай бұрын

That makes me angry. I know it makes you angry too good morning

@richardaquino1640 Ай бұрын

Just a question that gets pros and cons for storage purposes only over the summer fogging oil or not?

@GarageGear Ай бұрын

You can do it but I never found it necessary. Probably not a bad idea if you are storing it for a super long time!

@The_Mace Жыл бұрын

Old car / truck winter (rubber) floor mats work for parking snowblowers, too...just place the auger housing on them. :)

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Yep definitely a good way to reuse old car mats! Thanks for sharing Mace! Hope you had a good weekend!

@dm7097 Жыл бұрын

I have a wooden handled snow brush where I park my blower. After every use, I brush the snow off of my blower, and it fits all the tiny crevices.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Perfect my friend! Lots of people I know have their own dedicated snowblower brush lol! Thanks for watching!

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

So the fact that it has a wooden handle is relevant in the effectiveness of the brush? How so?

@angelomendola7464 Жыл бұрын

Great videos. Question: the silicon spray do you only use that inside the auger and where the blades are? Rather than using liquid wrench?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Angelo! You could use either one! I use everything under the sun pretty much. I haven’t seen any difference in terms of level of protection or slickness. Just get one on there to coat it. Thanks for watching!

@angelomendola7464 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Thank you. Appreciate your response

@RicardoRodriguez-gp2cq Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have one dumb question. Should I use both the Liquid Wrench Rust Inhibitor and the Fluid Film or just one of either? Keep up the great work.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Both work great my friend! I like to use fluid film on heavier rust spots. I found it tends to cling on a bit better. Either one will work great! I tend to use a combination of the two! Thanks for watching!

@wildmanofthewynooch7028 Жыл бұрын

JB Valvoline synthetic moly blend grease is good to -40 So it will work even in the coldest temperatures of winter without getting hard and gummy. Marine grease and red tacky is good too.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

I will look into this! Thanks for sharing my friend!

@raymondcampbell2346 Жыл бұрын

Not to change the subject but I just heard on Chicmecanic channel that Honda is going to quit manufacturing their Honda mowers September 2023. It also sounds like all their lawn equipment also. Parts will still be made and available.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Raymond! Heard this as well! Sad news since they have been such an awesome contender in the lawn mower market! I wonder if they will sell out quick once the word gets out?

@SVW1976 Жыл бұрын

Shear pins because my neighbors landscape pavers keep finding their way to the end of my driveway. 😂

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Ouch! Bet they do a number on the augers.

@tomdrew5608 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel, sir. Already enjoying it. I've got an old john deere 47 inch blower on the tractor (x485). Problem is, that the shear pins go in the ends of the auger, too tight to get my arms & hands in there to put them. Any ideas to work around this.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Tom I guess I’d have to see it in person to see what you mean exactly. I have you tried wrench extensions? Thanks for checking out the channel!

@andrews6007 3 ай бұрын

What’s the shelf life on these belts if they’re not in use?

@GarageGear 3 ай бұрын

They last quite a while. I would imagine over ten years. Only seen one dry out before but it was ancient.

@andrews6007 3 ай бұрын

@@GarageGear Thanks JB! Keep up the great content.

@GarageGear 3 ай бұрын

@@andrews6007 you got it Andrew! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@PogoMath 6 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if I'm in the right place to ask this but, for a husqvarna, what type of gear goes into the gearbox? I broke mine because I didn't put the shear pins in. I didn't know that until I saw this video🤦‍♂️😳 I looked through many sites but couldn't find any clear information

@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын

Hey pogo! this is a tough one to answer because they vary by machine and model! Usually gear oil or 00 grease works best.

@PogoMath 6 ай бұрын

@@GarageGear thank you for the answer. But I'm talking more about the gear inside the gearbox🤭. But doesn't matter, I noticed that it's the impeller that isn't run. It's probably the strap that gave way. (Husqvarna ST330)

@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын

@@PogoMath oh ok if you’re speaking of the gear itself then you’ll need to search the model number of your snowblower to find the part. There are two gears. A worm gear and an auger gear usually . If one is worn it will need to be replaced!

@Heywoodjablowme420 8 ай бұрын

What are those things on the sides that knock down snow called?

@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын

Those are called drift cutters. They help knock down high banks into the augers. 👍

@js12278 Жыл бұрын

As usual great video worth great information! What’s your thoughts on Honda announcing that they’re getting out of the walk behind mower business?? I know you like your Honda

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks JS! Sad news my friend! I was looking forward to maybe getting another in the near future to review too! I wonder if the resale value on a used Honda is going to skyrocket? Thanks for watching!

@js12278 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear the Lowes near me has the Honda mowers stacked this past season. My opinion, you’ll notice less of them next season. It is really too bad.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@js12278 it’s sad to see. Smart shoppers will buy them up

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

Honda could stay in that business if they used Predator engines.

@joespamerton7686 Жыл бұрын

How often do you use your snowblower?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

About 20 to 30 times a season Joe! Thanks for watching!

@donjohnson3701 3 ай бұрын

GG: another great tip loaded segment! Yeah, the best time to get prepared for winter is when it is warm before you drag out the lawnmower! Good tip on the belts and carb parts! Imagine needing a belt when there is a foot of snow!

@GarageGear 3 ай бұрын

Hey Don! Lots of information jam packed in that video. That would be a problem I wouldn’t want to face! Thanks for watching bud!

@mckill32 7 ай бұрын

Hi JB what is your opinion on WD40 specialist quick drying silicone? Is it basically the same as the liquid wrench you use?

@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын

Hey my friend! It works just fine! Gets the job done! 👍

@appleztooranges Жыл бұрын

We need to do a side by side comparison between my Honda 1332 vs your new ariens with the tall chute. How far are you from new england lol?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

That would be AWESOME bud! I’m about 8-10 hours away depending on where you are. Buffalo NY for me.👍

@appleztooranges Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear damn not too bad. I’m in Massachusetts. Hopefully we get hammered this year. We can do a combined KZfaq video haha

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@appleztooranges that would be cool to do! Sounds like we’re gonna have a busy winter!

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

You can cut those mats up and use the rubber on your impeller.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Those are my mats that I park my snowblowers on. Not cutting those up.

@423co Жыл бұрын

JB, I have everything except for item #8......SNOW🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hahaha don’t worry… you’ll get it! Thanks for watching William!

@ryanhaywood7522 Жыл бұрын

How do you stop the auger on a belt from from smoking

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan I’d have to see you situation my friend. Sounds like your belt is frozen or stuck. Thanks for watching

@0610591 5 ай бұрын

Tank's

@GarageGear 5 ай бұрын

You got it!

@daves3396 Жыл бұрын

The videos are great! thanks for posting all this useful information and recommendations. What are the skid shoe brand that you have on your Ariens, please? I have an Ariens 28 SHO and am clearing an unpaved driveway with gravel. I definitely need clearance. What would you suggest?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Dave! I have info on those skids in this video! They would work on gravel! Know a guy with them in your situation. Works well for him! Here’s the video link. THE OFFICIAL SNOWBLOWER PRESEASON CHECKLIST (Avoid Issues) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i-CJgKxi0Z2ZZYU.html thanks for watching

@michaelwalsh90 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate mentioning me on whiteboard

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

You got it Michael! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍

@pjfan173 Жыл бұрын

Did you do a video on those aftermarket skid shoes?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey pj! I did a segment on them at the end of this video! Thanks for watching! THE OFFICIAL SNOWBLOWER PRESEASON CHECKLIST (Avoid Issues) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i-CJgKxi0Z2ZZYU.html

@pjfan173 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Thanks for the reply. I had watched that video while binge watching your channel, LOL, and missed it. You have a very good and informative channel. I’m just about to buy an Ariens and pretty much decided on the 24 deluxe. It’ll be used at the cabin and with a gravel driveway, I plan on putting those skid shoes on it.

@QuickJuggernaut Жыл бұрын

What is brand of the skid shoes you have installed?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Juggernaut! I mentioned the details on them in this video! Check them out! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i-CJgKxi0Z2ZZYU.html 👍

@claresmith7227 Жыл бұрын

For heavy use, I just bolted angle galvanized metal with pointed fronts. Very strong and helps my chains break ice. Also, helps support the trailer hitch on top of bucket in case I move jetski.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@claresmith7227 thanks for sharing!

@brandonray191 Жыл бұрын

How about battery power snow blower most are made of plastic?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Brandon! There are still metal parts in places on those machines and it’s a good idea to still coat those. From what I’ve seen the auger housings are still made of metal. Coat them and protect them! Thanks for watching!

@laser31415 6 ай бұрын

In the tail end of 2023 I can't find 00 Grease anywhere local or Amazon. My 'troy-bilt' auger gear box just has the plastic cap at the top, no drain plugs. What is an alternative lubricant. With a makeshift dipstick it comes up dry. At this point I nearly ready to try Lucas "Red and Tacky SPRAY grease" and just spray it in till it's full.

@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын

Hey laser I’m pretty sure you can get it at tractor supply! Thanks for watching!

@Mlgraber56k Жыл бұрын

"Nice big rim around the outside" - you missed an opportunity to insert an Eminem GIF "round the outside, round the side, round the outside"

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hahaha you know I thought about doing it but I held back lol! Next time! Thanks for watching Mike! 👍

@kensmith6708 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video I do everything you said in this video. I'm going to buy the rust inhibitor I've always used wd40 but want to try something new. Thanks again JB for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us here on utube.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Ken! The rust inhibitor works well! Can’t go wrong with it! Knowledge is power and is useless if you don’t share it! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@paulsccna2964 Жыл бұрын

However, if you sealed your garage floor during the summer, then all the water will just run off into the drain, and sealing the garage floor prevents rust and all those pits in the floor.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul! Sealing may help but my garage doesn’t have a drain. Most in my neighborhood don’t. Thanks for watching!

@paulsccna2964 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear FYI, I really enjoy your channel and you provide great tips and info. Thanks. And, you need to seal that garage floor this summer (hey, can make an another video or two about it...). Smirk

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@paulsccna2964 possibly! Got lots of content coming this summer! Stay tuned Paul!

@jaybooth4815 Жыл бұрын

Great video JB! Excellent tips, especially the shear pins. Can never have to many of those. Some blowers have shear pins on the impeller too. My JD tractor does. I gotta look into that mat. That big one! What's up for the weekend? Cheers my friend! Go Bills!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks JAY! Shear pins are a must! Break at the weirdest times. Got some shopping to do. Possible bike ride! How about you bud? Shoot me an email. We’ll set up a garage visit. Got some garage gear for ya! GO BILLS!

@jaybooth4815 Жыл бұрын

will do JB. Looking forward to meeting you. Email address?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@jaybooth4815 click on any of my videos, go down to the video descriptions you’ll find it there. Don’t want to leave it here for spammers. 👍

@jaybooth4815 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear 👍

@chriswagner6310 4 ай бұрын

I get everything at Lowe's

@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Chris

@chriswagner6310 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

@AlwaysBeSmart674 Жыл бұрын

man I love your videos but I feel like you’ve covered pretty much everything on general snowblower stuff and all these new videos are just reiterating the same things. But I get it’s for views around this time of year; still a awesome video

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Don’t you worry Smart! Got some different snowblower content coming soon! Some repair videos and unboxing videos coming in a few weeks! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@mehrzadrashidkhani3250 Жыл бұрын

،you are the best. 🤟😎🤟

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback Mehrzad!!!

@mehrzadrashidkhani3250 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Excellent, perfessional explanation of the facts, cool personality.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@mehrzadrashidkhani3250 ROCK ON my friend!

@jerryschneider145 5 ай бұрын

I don't have spare parts for my snow blower, I have spare snow blowers. P.S. Never blown a belt on a snow blower.

@GarageGear 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing my friend.

@brucebonkowski9568 Жыл бұрын

Why not use simonize furniture wax in a yellow can wipe on it protection like waxing your car I use silicone spray inside my impeller the chute I even spray the snowblower snow slides off I reapply on the chute

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Another good product my friend! Always a good idea to give everything a coat or two! Thanks for watching!

@Chet.Manley Жыл бұрын

Simonize is basically cheap carnuba wax. Its ok but protection doesnt last long with snow and salt. Use Colonite wax, season long protection. Silicone works but is messy. Try usung a dry lube. Its ugly because it dries white but for me last 2 or 3 snows before having to re-apply.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@Chet.Manley good tips here IVXX! Thanks for sharing!

@gardenjohn1 Жыл бұрын

Thumbs Uo, JB

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you John! Thanks for watching my friend! 👍

@markgabriel5797 Жыл бұрын

This guy's page is legit.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabriel! Appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@PenguinInRome 7 ай бұрын

JB I recognize your neighborhood. How can we connect? Thanks RJ

@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын

You’re in the Buffalo area?

@markcafebrown2883 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos. You saved me $267 this fall. My snow blower wouldn’t start just like last year it’s 2019 Craftsman 24” 208cc it cost me including shop picking up n returning my blower $267 last year. This year snow blower wouldn’t start so I got the guts to try myself from your videos and I cleaned my carb and changed the oil it starts perfect now and no shop needed

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Awesome my friend! Glad you were able to tackle it head on! That’s exactly why I make these videos! Glad it helped you out my friend! ROCK ON! 👍

@markcafebrown2883 Жыл бұрын

Your in Buffalo area nice. I’m about an hour east of you just south of Rochester.

@423co Жыл бұрын

JB, you asked, how bad is the drought here in Colorado? Well, let me tell you. The state of Colorado recently announced that they would start recycling wastewater into the drinking water supply. Of course, recycling water has been done for a long time but usually the recycled water ends up being used for things like irrigation, not human consumption. Aurora Water Recycling Wastewater Into Drinking Water🤢🤢🤢🤮 Care for a cold glass of recycled diarrhea JB? What are those brown speckles in the ice cubes? FLOATERS! Can't switch to beer, breweries here use the same water!😡 The city should allow us larger lawns since we can water with liquid fertilizer. Working "in the GARAGE" on a plan to capture rain water and snow. The lack of both is really messing up my project.🤬🤬🤬 Still working on a plan to move to Florida. If that goes through, you can have my MTD SNOWBLOWER, my treat! The neighbor asked my wife if I had a snowblower. Wife told her we had one but it don't work. Neighbor asked wife what's wrong with it? Wife told her, NO SNOW-NO WORK!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Man o man! I would be looking to get out too! I appreciate you offering your snowblower! How would we get it to Buffalo 🤔? You’re wife is a funny gal! Thanks for watching my friend!

@tommak6516 Жыл бұрын

I live in a cold snow state. Why??? I have no answer, I should move, but I probably won't. Maybe inertia?