Thanks, just having some fun with a great machine and a video camera. It was a fantastic day when we shot this video. Not too cold, light wind and temps in the upper 20's F.

I' m a canadian first nations guy from Quebec and here 2 feets of snow is a normal snow storm i bought a 277CC, 9.5 / 26'' and i realy love it :D Got it used for $400 CAD and it enter in a normal door for the summer! No more TORO 32''

Hey great video thanks man. I just bought a craftsman 24" 208cc I absolutely love it. Sears had this one on sale from 799.00 original price down to 599.00. Im waiting for a good snow and like a kid im watching snowblower videos and I just wanted to say thank you. Your videos are very informative.

I got me a 24" craftsman this season, and I'll agree that these machines are epic.

I've actually written them, no plan to. I've got a metal shop fabricating me one at the moment. It's a great machine otherwise. In your video you mention saving your back it can also easily save your life. Worth well more than the purchase price. Thanks for your videos!

This was my first year using one. I'm sold. They do better than a plow. You can see in the video the blower takes it right to the blacktop. On most days, within hours the blacktop was snow and ice free and dry within hours!

A man and his toys, errr, tools. Arrr arrr. Glad you are enjoying the snow in NH. I got to use my son-in-laws snowblower in Cleveland this winter. You should have seen my wife's eyes roll when I told her one would be nice to have.

I appreciate your comment. But you have me wondering. You didn't explain *why* the chute would shatter? The snow? No way? Ice chunks? Maybe, but the sheer pins would stop that. Tell us *how* you know this would happen. Do you have photos of shattered chutes? Or, are you just conjecturing? You do realize there are many different plastics, and many do NOT shatter. Perhaps the vendor who made this machine use a plastic that will not fail.

Good straight forward review. I am planning on buying my first Snow Blower this year and have it narrowed down to a 24 inch 208cc or 30 inch Craftsman 357cc.

these snowblowers are acctually really good the metal is the same as on a ariens n the engine quality is about the same plastic chute is nice no worry of rust

real nice--thinking about adding two paddles to keep wet snow from clogging up in the chute in our 179cc single stage OHV Craftsman snowblower

I have to agree. I just came inside from using the one in this video to clean up the epic blizzard that hit New England on February 9, 2013. The blower in this video is now 5 years old, it starts every time on one or two pulls and nothing has broken but a few sheer pins. But that's expected.

Great video. Thanks I just got a used 24” snowblower. It has power steering, reverse and forward gears, left, right power steering, heated hand grips and a head light,electric start, electric shoot control!! It looks new and has no rust at all. Can’t wait to use it because I have disc damage and shovels and bad backs don’t mix! Let it snow!

Great video with many useful bits of advice. After all this snow here in California, it's nice to see how each machine works! That's also neat how you can now download the videos for personal use. It's great for people who might want to refer to your advice on the go or at the home improvement store!

They work great. You adjust those plastic feet on the sides to keep the metal blade off the gravel about an inch.

my sears 5hp - 24 is over 25 years old. it got tracks not tires. still running strong.

Today I bought the tracked version which Craftsman has. I reached that point in my life where getting a snowblower gets me excited.

We have a Honda HS724TC and it is the best purchase we have ever made! We had a craftsman before and because we get wet snow where I live our neighbor always had to come and snowblow our driveway(he had a honda). It was always breaking.

I don't know if I agree with you at all. The JD one has the starter, but it weighs a ton. The Sears Craftsman one is LIGHT and throws the snow as far. The trouble comparing the two videos is the snow in THIS video was much wetter, so it doesn't leave the chute with the velocity as you saw in my JD video. You'll NOT be disappointed with a Sears one, In fact, I just took possession of a second Sears one I was so happy with this one. I want to have a backup.

Thank you so much, my husband was at work and could'nt get home and I have to do the snow for the first time LOL, I needed to start it and I found your good tips on how to do just that and I did a wonderful job by myself. without breaking it LOL. thank again and if I can do it anyone can.

Good work Tim! Another exciting vido! Keep them comming!

You must have gotten hammered again ... just got a powder report from Killington this afternoon ... 19 inches!

Nice video Tim, Top Quality as always! Wish the UK snowed like the US so I could get a snowblower! They look like so much fun. Take Care and keep up the good work!

Thanks. New Hampshire. Come and visit this gorgeous state.

Thanks for that information. My comment about the similarity was based on the fact the snowblower had a transmission - not the type of transmission. Had I been demonstrating a push lawn mower, I would have said the transmission was in my legs - meaning I control the speed of the lawn mower by how slow or fast I walk.

We did, but it wasn't too bad. This video was taped with 7 inches of really wet snow, the wettest of the season. Then two days later, another 8 inches of drier snow. The snow cover on the ground now is about 18-20 inches.

Este video me trae recuerdos de cuando vivia en Wisconsin hace diez años, bien hecho Tim!

That sounds like a plan Tim, but by the time I get there I am going to need a nap!!! Time to get the owners manual out and see if i can figure it out...

Pull the starter cord. The electric-start feature is an option. I started it by pulling a cord as you would with most gasoline engines.

So RockStar 807, a "lawnmore" is a device to cut grass. It's commonly referred to as a *lawnmower* where some people take the effort to pronounce the extra syllable in the word. The editorial team here thanks you for pointing out error. The team also wants to extend a huge Booya with respect to your sarcasm. :-)

Thanks. There are quite a few videos coming soon. You'll be pleased.

If I may... I have a Craftsman, not the model you have but it has plastic - I've been through LITERALLY 6 plastic chutes but only 2 sheer pins. In my case, when a plow comes by it leaves chunks of ice, even curb or pieces of road. They are pretty small and actually make it past the blades no issue. They hit the plastic chute and start cracking away where it connects to the snowthrower - before you know it, it's shooting everything straight up all over you. Craftsman offers no better replacement

You don't have to mix fuel. The only thing you should do is use fuel stabilizer at all times. And make sure the oil is filled each time you use it. Change the oil at the end of each season.

Getting one this week =)

when you lower the chute, the plastic chute could be frozen, working the heavy wet snow. pretty much experence from last 2 mastercrafts SB that i have owned with the plastic chute, the aim snap in haif. thats is why i am happy that my craftsman has a metal chute

@AsktheBuilder Thanks, i just bought one except mine has the zero radius turning, Craftsman are great machines, im just a little bit concerned with the plastic chute

Perhaps they will after they read your comment. It's now out there for the world to see.

man that's awesome!

Great video...can plaese make a video on the feul mixture and the do's and donts of mixing...thanks

Here is a tip. When putting the chute on. Put some lithium grease on the base of the chute. I dxid this and it works great.

Great video! What is the displacement of the engine or HP rating of this model?

I wouldn't say it's the best. It's a good one. You can get other machines with more options, more power, etc. It's all a matter of what you want.

Now that I've bought the snowblower it doesn't seam to want to snow. Go Figure!!!

I would not say they're 10 times cheaper. The free market system will determine winners and losers. Realize that there are distinct markets for different levels of quality. Some people ALWAYS buy the cheapest for a number of reasons. Mfrs know this so they build to THAT market. Other people want the BEST machine no matter the price. Other Mfrs build to THAT market. Believe me, there are Cadillac snow blowers that will last generations if you care for them.

It's 26-inches wide. Who cares what the price was when I got mine? All that matters is what the price is now and how it compares to others. Prices change. That's why I *never* discuss or mention prices in my videos. It's bad information to include.

@lightningbolt543 Uh, you set the guides at the bottom up higher.

That snow blower was the exact same thing as my cub cadet. They are identical, they just have different names and mines yellow.

I do that with mine sometimes but if you do that you might bogg the engine down if you get into some thick snow, it could flood it or stall it, but otherwise that is OK

nice video, i have a question,, what's the recommended rpm on snowblowers? what's the rpm in this craftsman? can we lower o raise the rpm?

Perfect machine really

As far as the chinese engine goes. One should by a extended warranty. I have one of those and it does what I want. Fires up instantly, and runs really strong. In fact this model snowblower is used by many different brands (just painted different) I find it easy to manuver.

@colbycous01 I only approved this message because I want you to tell all of us how after it's reconditioned every part will be American made. That's just not possible. Where did you get this information?

Thanks, it was nothing. Those machines are really fun to operate. You can see them chew through the snow.

@JAG03064 briggs have worked for me, you just need to make sure it's a winter engine, i've had far more issues w/ tecumseh

Simplicity is the best money can buy. These days there is not a whole lotta money to go around for some people. Simplicity does have it's flawes like the aluminum auger pulley and let's not forget about the chute universal joint made out of nylon. When you go to the simplicity dealer to get new parts they are made out of STEEL. I know this because I lived it.

i have the 21" craftsman , would it be ok to leave the choke on halfway when using it? .. it works better

@colbycous01 yep, go gilson! i have a 40 year old 5 hp gilson that has had less problems than my brand new toros, which were all plastic, my gilson is all steel and cast iron . although areins isn't bad. there's someone that even sells parts for my gilson. tho i do like the remote chute control...

I have a Sears Crafstman 6.5hp blower (I think it was built by Murray) and when it runs, it's a ton of fun. However, the plastic chute is the worst part as it has a tendency to break under a lot of use. They should've built that out of metal.

now, why do you need some covers to block your muffler. is it something fancy for new models or something to keep the snow off the muffler to prevent rust. now if you dont have one should you buy one or you cant but one?

Thanks, but you'll just have to make it without me. If you've lost yours, I was in the same boat. I never got to meet either of my grandfathers. Both had died before I was born.

Tim, after you clear that driveway, are you grabbing a cold one or a cup of decaf?

I just bought a craftsman similar to yours . I’m told it won’t scrape tire tracks packed of snow . Also how close to the driveway does it clean snow ?

A replacement chute is only about $32.00 and takes five minutes to put on.The Craftsman 8.5 is a powerful machine. that has been the only flaw other than the float sticking. Need to get the proper drive to get that cover foo then just be careful dropping the float you don't lose the needle or parts...again a simple and quick fix.. But it's a good idea to be prepared with the special drive(costs about nothing) and an extra chute if things ice over. I must say other than the glitch the first day the thing is very powerful and starts right up. I used the thing in very rough conditions. I guess I've been harsh.

Are you having any problems with the chute?

My chute on the craftsman doesn’t move left to right after I engage the red button ? Can you tell me what I might do to fix this issue ? ? Thx great video 👍👏

Your awesome (:

Come visit us here in New Hampshire. On second thought, maybe not. You might not go home. There's a saying here often seen on bumper stickers: Okay, so you've seen the sights, Go Home. :->

any way to get pictures how to re install carbuerator on C944 sears craftsman snowblower took it off some time ago to get carb kit installed took pictures on disasembly but camera broke, i need help

I have a snow blower very similar to the one in the video,I'm having trouble with it not wanting to stay running.what could be the problem?

Five Stars!!

I don't need an electric start. I don't even have one... On my 03 mastercraft 5/24 if you put the throttle as low as it goes and prime it 3 times it will start in -5 C weather... it will die due to me not turning the choke on but after it starts I normally turn the choke on

not to be against the video but sheer pins arent expensive, there less then $10, and the shoot is plastic, it well shatter, i purchased a 10.5hp craftsman SB 10 years ago it has had no problems. it has a steel shoot, if you plan on buying a snowblower, make sure the shoot isnt plastic!

a snow melter would be even cooler, either way, good video.

Hi Tim I have the same machine I bought about 5 years ago and it has paid for it self 50 times over already. The only problem that i have is with the joy stick for the snow chute and directional what do you think I did wrong when I assembled it???

Here in Idaho we have bumper stickers with mini maps back to california ;)

My craftsman picked up a few chunks of ice the first day. The plastic chute cracked where it joins the swivel ring and was hanging off.. I epoxied metal to it to fix it. Later it picked up some gravel the plow left at the foot of the drive. That split the deflector shield. I fixed that by heating a nail to make holes and stitched it with zip ties. Even high end machines are using plastic in the chute or impellor housing. That is so you have to pay to get it repaired. I agree with TIKIMAN. I would never buy anything but an all metal ariens ever again

cooooooooooooool

Fifth and sixth gear are only used to clear 1 or 2 inches of snow or to move the machine somewhere fast. No way can you go that fast with heavy snow. That little man in the manuals does some silly things. He's always putting his hands and feet where they don't belong.

look for cast iron transmission case for augers

Not at all. It was taped just two days ago.

The problem now with snowthrowers is if you spend less than about $1000. you will likely get a machine with a China manufactured engine for example: LCT or Powermore, I believe Sears uses Powermore these engines don't have much of a track record but from what I have read so far parts are expensive and they are not as reliable as Briggs & Stratton engines, this is how snow thrower manufacturers have increased market share by offering cheaper machines, increasing profits, so buyer beware.

Is it true that snowblowers are 10 ten times cheaper than let's say 10 years ago ? And that they break more often ?

snowblowers aren't a bunch of fun and the fact that it matches your outfit doesn't rule the world.

i saw this vid like 1 month ago isnt it old?

@colbycous01 First, I have a clear cut Comment Policy on the home page of this channel. You should probably read it. Second, I challenged your post because you said, " ... buy a reconditioned older one from a shop you trust. way better made and about 1/4 the price, and every piece of it will be american made." That's not accurate. How can you prove that every new or existing part is made in the USA? I'm splitting hairs, but I just can't let a comment go like that unchallenged.

You got that right. What a mistake it was to kill all the dragons so many years ago. Talk about pet snow melters......

@ev22336 None at this time.

Heh heh....... Great idea.

I have to disagree. Look up the definition of transmission. Plus, you miss the point. A car has different *speeds* possible with it's transmission as does this machine.

I would think the only reason they woud put cover on muffer is because We all know some idiot would touch it so he or she can sue for quick money, since we all know people will sue for anything

so how do you start it?

NO GET A TORO........but simplicity is very good!

How much is your speed

plasic chutes are terrible it broke the first winter we had it

You're confusing it with a green machine.

It would sure be awesome if you were my grandpa.

crack at 0:09 pause it

So I guess blowing out gravel parking lots is not recommend?

“Lotta people don’t realize what they do and how they work” are you kidding me?

I don't have a clue what you're talking about. My guess is you're seeing an overlay ad that's trying to guess your language based upon your IP address. I'm in New Hampshire.