ALWAYS Do This To Your Snowblower!

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ALWAYS Do This To Your Snowblower!
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@Random-rt5ec 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome - Project # 2 I can keep in my back pocket in case I need 4 hours of alone time in the garage to escape my in-Laws and/or the wife's fury.

@donyboy73 3 жыл бұрын

lol!

@thedude8976 3 жыл бұрын

SHH DON'T LET THE SECRET OUT.. NICE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE..

@REVNUMANEWBERN 4 жыл бұрын

YES, For sure do this, ESPECIALLY on Snapper rear engine riders also, NONE of them went out of the factory with ANY protection on the axles relative to the wheel hubs.

@bobmcl2406 4 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic advice. I suffered through a siezed wheel last month. Originally I just wanted to replace the 35 year old tires on a Craftsman. Several days later, after trying pry bars, pullers, a 20 ton Jack on chains, an air hammer, and finally a torch, i gave up (like Dony on that Ariens he showed). I finally changed the tire with the rim still installed. If anything inside the case fails I will never be able to get the shaft out. Don't, you are going to save someone (or many people) from misery with this video. Thank you!

@Twoholesofman 4 жыл бұрын

I just did this last night to a Honda unit that I picked up for my brother. Good information. Getting the wheels off when it's seized, it a pain in the ass.

@peterpiper_203 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll do it this weekend I didn’t know this I use a never seize on bolts and flanges and gaskets at work Just dug it out this past weekend and inflated the tires they were made in America My Airens is overs 30 yrs old and still looks new take care of it and it takes care of me and my back knees and shoulders

@JoePolvino 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice! When done plowing, I always brush off all the snow and store it in my garage. This helps reduce rust.

@Phat4040 4 жыл бұрын

Had I not seen this video this year, my wheels would not have come off this coming spring...you saved my ass. Thanks for posting this! I got my wheels off after a half hour of hammering and heat...I got both tires off, and applied the product you showed. Nice and lubed up now! This spring I will clean it all good with a wire brush and reapply. Thanks a million!!

@kman-mi7su 4 жыл бұрын

Just did that to my Ariens snowblower. I pulled it out of my shed to service it and get it ready for the fall/winter snow season. I always service my snowblower this time of year, but never thought to do this. Glad I saw this video because my wheels were rusty on the shaft and I had to use a block of wood and hammer to get them off. Cleaned the wheels and shaft up with a wire brush set and lubed them good with anti-seize. Thank you!!!

@tannerc900 2 жыл бұрын

I have two snowblowers, an old tecumseh Noma Gran Prix 825 & a older yard man snowbird and I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and everything I’ve learned from you I practice and they both run beautifully, usually start up faster than the neighbours with newer blowers. Thank you so much for your tips and advice.

@nealeskauge4197 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the “Anti-seize”! ‘Got-er-done!

@SouthBrooklynRR 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, just did this over the summer and now it's ready to remove snow. Thank you

@brucesteinhard3109 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this video and so glad I did not put it off too long. I recently got my MTD snowblower started again after 2 years of it not starting. total it got above 50 F and decided to takle the job. MTD have a bolt holding the wheel on. After getting those off I had to work a little to get hte wheel off. RUST had started. I got the wire wheel out and cleaned the axle off. put the anti-seize on and spun the wheel. Then put a little on the bolts and tightened them back down.. WOW!!! Thanks for warning me.

@colehara 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice. I've been down the "seized wheel" road.

@rickster7834 4 жыл бұрын

Another great tip. I generally use grease and have had no problems but I do maintenance on my blower every spring before it gets put away for the summer. Keep the tips coming Dony!

@gaypreator8547 4 жыл бұрын

You are correct - my brand new Ariens Snow Blower axle dry. Just lubed - thank you x2. Took all of 3 minutes.

@vitoscatigno4207 4 жыл бұрын

Emery cloth first, that's what I do!

@kjell-richardlvdal373 4 жыл бұрын

yes that is a good procedure

@mtcman42 3 жыл бұрын

I always use emery cloth to clean the axle shaft along with a plumbers wire bristle brush cleaner inside the wheel. Any rust is iron oxide and is very abrasive. I pull a rag through the wheel w/a little oil on it just to get as much rust out as possible. Using anti-seize is absolutely the best, Never had this repair come back and if it did for some other work, the wheels popped right off. Best tip ever. Thanks.

@dnlmachine4287 3 жыл бұрын

@@mtcman42 Twisted wire brush for drills = complete win for cleaning bores. They come in steel, brass, nylon etc for all types of materials and applications. Stay gold.

@mickthedawg4575 3 жыл бұрын

grinning-Thats why they make a wire wheel and cordless drills

@darellmoffatt3270 3 жыл бұрын

You are wasting your time! The whole axle turns on self propelled snow blowers.

@FRANKSBESEK 4 жыл бұрын

As I am a fix it rather than replace it type of person. I always repaint things upon taking them apart. I always keep a container of Anti - Seize on hand. You always have useful and intelligent information Dony. Thank you for sharing with everyone. You are to be commended ! Have a fine day Indeed. Frank

@merely_scott 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information! I had to replace a broken steering cable recently which required the removal of the righthand wheel. I took the opportunity to coat both axle shafts with anti seize which I happened to have on hand. Keep up the great videos.

@zed8083 4 жыл бұрын

Another great tip from the best small engine guru in the world!! Thanks Don! Tu es l'homme, pour de vrai !

@cjacobs2694 2 жыл бұрын

Saw this after watching one of your chainsaw videos and I'm glad I did. I went out to do this to my Toro and one of the wheels was already nearly stuck from rust. Got both done. Great tip!!

@elioselectric468 4 жыл бұрын

I had this issue and tried everything. Finally I used a 3 jaw puller and luckily the wheel came off. Hey Donyboy, I did figure out the throttle lever modification on my old Craftsman, (8 hp Briggs and Stratton) and it works great. Nice Bike!

@albertolomio 4 жыл бұрын

On my Ariens, i put a ton of grease on the shaft but the tolerance is so tight that almost none of it remained on the shaft and it seized right up after the first winter. I had some warranty work done on it in a shop and they pulled the wheels out for me but they put grease back on the shaft...and it almost seized again. It's easy money for the shop to bring the snowblower in for that reason in my opinion. I'd bring my stuff to your shop any time. I put anti-seize on the shaft last spring and then i saw your vid. I'm glad you put that information out there. It might help others to keep their stuff longer instead of throwing stuff away. I'm glad to have found your channel. Honest mechanic! Keep it up!

@dennislett7896 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donyboy I just bought a new blower yesterday never occurred to me to put anti seize on but I will now.

@rjl7765 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice right there. I make my living as millwright, and have fought with seized parts far to often. I use anti seize a lot when assembling. Nice bike you have there.

@Tobeythebeagle 4 жыл бұрын

As soon as I finished watching your video, I went out and did exactly what you demonstrated. Thank you!

@oldtimefarmboy9330 4 жыл бұрын

I worked for an oil well service company in the late 70's and early 80's. The chemicals that were pumped down the wells (the pumps always leaked after time) and other stuff off lease roads would get into the brakes and cause the pivot pins to get so bad that the brakes would not release and then wear out quickly. Those pins were so seized up that the mounting bracket had to be heated to a cherry red and then while one person held a three foot drift bar in place, another person would hit it with a six pound sledge hammer just to knock it out. Then one day the shop foreman showed up with a box of never-seize and had us start coating the pins and rollers with never-seize when we did brake jobs and we never had problems with those brakes sticking applied and wear out so fast. A few dollars of never-seize probably saved thousands of dollars. It works equally well on preventing exhaust bolts, nuts, and studs from seizing because of heat. Anywhere heat, salt, or other rusting or corrosive materials may be found, never-seize should be on it. Who ever created this stuff deserves to be rich.

@billiebobbienorton2556 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you; I am.

@fredclark4033 4 жыл бұрын

I have done that when doing maintenance last spring, big help.

@kevinshea4776 4 жыл бұрын

Great Tip! Better than grease! I have the same anti-seize and have had it for over 15 years! Yes you won't go broke by applying it liberally!! I have 2 snow blowers that need service and will apply this instead of grease!

@jerrywoodworking3436 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Chicago we just had a really big snowstorm about 2 feet and what I learned from you saved my Snow Blower thank you so much how to service and take care of my snowblower I have an Aarons and I enjoyed watching your videos

@brasilman11 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know. When I found your channel I now always follow your advises on winterizing all my gas power toys. Thank for awesome content.

@1999zrx1100 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice, my brand new machine had only done one winter and I had a tough time getting the wheels off. I only used grease so I better do them again using the Never Seize 😎

@Me11oIngenuity 4 жыл бұрын

Just did mine today. Thank you for the tip!

@barrybebenek8691 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought my brand new machine two winters (Toronto winters) ago. Will do this tip before the snow flies! Thanks Don. 👍🏼🇨🇦

@davidrobins4025 2 жыл бұрын

Great information - I went right away and did my snow blower wheel s. No rust after one season (20-21) - part way through this season (21-22) and still no rust. I use my Anti Seize for my car break jobs and it works great.

@gaypreator8547 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Brand New snow blower - definitely going to do this right after I post this … and finish my morning ☕️. Thanks.

@VprT2112 3 жыл бұрын

I just experienced this problem after 5 years of following my Ariens snow thrower manual maintenance instructions, which states to put oil on the shaft for the wheels and I followed their instructions faithfully. Not anymore, I’m listening to DonyBoy. Especially after the effort it took to get the wheels off. Thanks for sharing this tip!

@donyboy73 3 жыл бұрын

the anti-seize will stay on but the oil usually goes away and no protection is left and wheels will eventually seize on

@donz6901 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good tip Don. I have used grease every year on my 8 year old Ariens, but always have a hard time getting wheels off, especially one. I think your tip of Antiseise will work better. Don from Milwaukee

@loktom4068 4 жыл бұрын

I always applies Rust Check spray oil, grease, or any other good spraying lubes over it every start and end of the season. That includes all nuts, bolts and screws to prevent corrosion and future disassembly. If we get a very severe winter season I will do it again and again during the season. That includes my vehicle too.

@franksheehan9851 4 жыл бұрын

You are so right! Tried to take the wheels off my Toro Snowblower (the exact same model you show on your video) and was never able to even after heating. So now its in the shop and I dread the moment they will call me to say what needs to be done!!

@michaelprosperity3420 4 жыл бұрын

Going to NAPA today to get the anti seize. Thanks, getting ready to winterize my summer lawn equipment and fire my snowblower for the season.

@louislandi938 3 жыл бұрын

Doing it today ahead of the next storm. Brand new snow blower. Thank you!

@TheChrisdude95 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, going to get it done tomorrow as I just purchased a new 824 Toro. Cheers M 🇨🇦

@timothycheney9480 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip. My Ariens is stored inside and only gets used about twice a winter, but sure as heck the wheels were starting to seize. It looks like I caught it just in time. Some commenters ask why bother. On my Ariens there are two holes for the pin so you can drive either one wheel or both, so having the wheel not seize is important. Also in the future, it is nice to be able to take things apart if repairs have to be made.

@mcridr08 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of each, snow blower and an AT. Can’t live without either of them. 👍

@donyboy73 4 жыл бұрын

you're a smart man

@MarkWoodChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I've got a 3 year old Ariens going to look at it tomorrow.

@feldmanjared 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Did it this past weekend

@butler386 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I will have to send this video to my grandson so he can do his mother's snow blower. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful bike.

@gpod70 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice Don ! I use marine grease; if it won't wash away from outboard propeller shafts spinning at tremendous speeds in saltwater environments then it is good enough for snowblowers. I also use it on the drive train gears with no issue

@NathanVogt 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a new snow blower and I will be doing this tonight. Great tip.

@NathanVogt 4 жыл бұрын

Well I pulled off the wheel last night on my brand new Toro 37798 snowblower and it had anti seize on it from the factory. It was manufactured in Mexico and I was the person who pulled it out of the box. I still added some extra just to make sure it was good to go.

@jeffreykreft5442 4 жыл бұрын

Trust me, do this, I learned the hard way, got one of these wheels stuck on the shaft and spent a good hour trying to get it off it was rusted on there so bad. Wish I had done this when I first got my snowblower, would have prevented a bad day fighting with this when it was -15 outside!

@MikeJones-rk1un 4 жыл бұрын

I know a mechanic that pulled the wheel, axle and all out of the hydro trans. trying to get the wheel off. I bought it off him and split the tranny and replaced the snap rings that hold the axle in. It was very simple.

@hippielewis4768 4 жыл бұрын

Good job. I always in something like that I take sandpaper and sand the axel to remove the rust.

@billlovett4256 4 жыл бұрын

Same for the shear pins I assume, I always used marine grease but I will try this instead. Thanks

@darellsunderlin4670 3 жыл бұрын

Yep on the emery , shaft as well as inside the axle hole in the rim . Also good Idea to do this on rototillers !

@jasper60103 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip and great video. I bought a brand new snowblower last year. I just checked the wheels. No grease! Thanks!

@tomj528 4 жыл бұрын

Ouch! I've got a 33 year old Toro 521 that's never had the wheels off. On the flip side, when I used it today I turned the ignition key, full choke, pressed the primer bulb 3 times and pulled the pull rope, once. I love that one pull start.

@taze27 Жыл бұрын

The best small engine repair channel on KZfaq in my opinion. Thanks again Don! God bless and have a safe holiday season. ❤️

@davejordan6636 4 жыл бұрын

I just dropped what I was doing and did this thank you! Looks like cub cadet did put some grease on shaft but was pretty dry!

@jeffsandler3339 4 жыл бұрын

Amen !!! Your new snow machine needs service before it's ever used.I bought a cub cadet in 2008 i checked it over there was no lube on anything.. I spent about a hour doing exactly what you just showed.. The transmission and related components needed attention as well !!! Everywhere needed attention.. Great Tip !!!

@johnschafer6498 3 жыл бұрын

I followed your video, and just completed the service on my snowblower today. YUP.....man did I have a heck of a time getting the wheels off to apply the Anti-Seize.....WOW.

@warrenvalentino5763 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank You So Very Much for this video. i live in Maine (u.s.a.) i bought a brand new snow blower this past summer. i will be doing this tomorrow right when i get home from work. Love watching you videos. Awesome bike! :)

@767dag 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff , took it apart end of last season and greased the shaft . But this much better , thankyou

@Peter-.H 4 жыл бұрын

Don, what a beautiful bike you have there. And thanks for the great tips. Extremely useful 👍

@gordbaker896 4 жыл бұрын

I had to cut the axle in the centre and pull the stuck wheel and axle shaft to change bushings. Then sleeved, drilled and bolted the shaft back together. Never Seize will Never come off clothing either!

@jamesmullins3219 4 жыл бұрын

great suggestion. careful as the anti-seize gets on everything in the shop & you too

@fjbowen3155 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this video I decided to check my snow blower and sure enough I could not remove wheels. After using a wedge and board I got wheels off and cleaned axles , lubricated with anti seize reinstalled wheels. Thanks for telling us about this issue. Happy New Year!

@whitelightning3263 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip! My auger froze up and i had to sacrifice my axel and tranny. Their were grease fittings but the grease hadn’t reached all parts of the axel. I’ll use anti-sieze from now on. Great video!

@JHruby 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific tip. Anything I can do to reduce snowblower downtime.

@Stormin_Norman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I never gave this a thought..

@electroddxful 4 жыл бұрын

Doing it tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

@quantumfixits7574 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video (and your others too) Don...I was able to lubricate the axles on my 17 year old MTD Yard Machines 10 hp 28 inch ...Thank God the wheels were not siezed! ...maybe I did the antisieze procedure back when I purchased it but can't remember....anyway your vids save me a lot of money brother...appreciate you!

@jeremiahjorenby2275 4 жыл бұрын

already done this! also did the same thing to my auger shaft aswell

@cardo1111 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice/tech tip. Nice to see you closing in on a well deserved 200,000 subs!

@williamwest5827 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip. I’ve been using silicone grease but I do have copper color anti-seize. I’m going to give that a try. And yes, wear gloves as it’s messy.

@cdantzer4984 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dony,very timely tip. This is why I like your channel.

@redveiner 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, going to do it on my brand new Ariens 24. God Bless !!

@adriantomlin2902 3 жыл бұрын

Good info!! Thanks! I would remove the rust off the shaft first. Then apply anti seize.

@citrus1973 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip! I just ran up to Rouses Point and got a bottle of Anita-Sieze. Good little project for Saturday. Liked and Subscribed. Keep ‘em coming.

@baburejaz 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent educational videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.

@richardkenworthy9312 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip,I spray silicone all over the auger and impeller and the shoot. My snowblower is 9 years old and dosen't have any rust.

@Ozzypup1 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip never even thought about that. Im actually pulling my blower out today to get it ready for winter. Ill have to do this. By the way nice bike. Used to ride myself but gave it up a few years ago. Had a few close calls with drivers pulling out in front of me. And with a wife and kid decided it was to dangerous.

@Mascotal 4 жыл бұрын

This is something you should do to the bolt that holds on your lawnmower blade, also.

@MikeyMack303 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that tip, Don. Looking forward to the other anti seize videos!

@CraigArndt 4 жыл бұрын

I used a puller and a torch on an Ariens 9hp, wouldn’t budge. The puller started bending the transmission case so that was a no go. Very good tip... again Ariens going cheap they used to use lug nuts.

@robertduncan2742 4 жыл бұрын

So true, I got a older deere rider and wanted to change rm's n tires but no luck. I'll try something else later like welding a big washer then a puller.

@1575murray 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great tip I used some grease on mine that's ok but the anti-seize is better as it will last longer.

@darellmoffatt3270 3 жыл бұрын

Think about it-- this is a waste of time!!

@paulcondie2520 2 жыл бұрын

@@darellmoffatt3270 why do you say that?

@robertdieder4178 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I need to do this when I put my snow blower away for the season.

@johnfriedmann2413 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Like Vito mentioned, I would have gotten the rust off the shaft AND the hub sleeve. And I think PermaTex is the only brand of anti-seize I've ever heard of. Good stuff.

@richardcole6566 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about using Anti-Seize . It really help me do my yearly main tenance on my snow blower. Thanks again

@blackwalnutguy 3 жыл бұрын

Anti-seize

@daviddepace3746 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Bit of info. On axle& never sieze, ur knowledge will save alot of us headaches & coin,much appreciated!👌💡👍

@stanleykeith6969 3 жыл бұрын

They also sell a spray Anti seize that works great in hard to reach places.

@kjell-richardlvdal373 4 жыл бұрын

it is good to have the option to take of the wheel, because if not is hard to access some bolts when you remove the bottom pan

@versyschris 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great tips on maintenance & congrats on the bike.

@roberthachtel835 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! Especially on my cub cadet 945 beast. Thanks very much for all your great videos 👍

@AdvistaVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I just bought a new 30” Ariens and first thing I did was to remove almost every screw and bolt and coat them with antisieze. Then in 5-10 years if I need to fix something, it will be easygoing. Thanks!

@donyboy73 3 жыл бұрын

they use different metals now and wheels can be seized in 2 years!

@ENDERTON2000 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion- I work in the industry, and prescribe to the theory to be nice to the next person to work on it, because it will probably be YOURSELF! lawnmower wheels, engine pulleys, etc too.

@kjell-richardlvdal373 4 жыл бұрын

very good tip, just got a bottle of antiziese shipped from USto Norway, did exactly the same om my snowblower no 2, backup blower

@elioselectric468 4 жыл бұрын

I need a 2nd snowblower!