How to Adjust Snowblower Skid Shoes

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Today we'll be adjusting the skid shoes (or skid plates) on a Craftsman snow blower.
This adjustment can be made on almost any 2 or 3 stage snow blower.
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@jagjohal157 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, expertise and trade secrets. I didn't know what to do with the scraper blade and skid shoes but now I do.

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on a simple thing like skid shoes and glad you pointed out the importance of equalised tire air pressure. 95% of the snowblowers that come into the shop for service or repair either have zero air in them or are way below the tire psi rating and very rarely are they equal. If you own a snowblower or riding mower a must have for the garage is an air compressor or hand operated tire pump at the very least. The OLD MAN over and out!

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, just like leveling a mower deck on a riding lawn mower, tire pressure is important to level the snowblower. Thanks for watching!

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

@@EliminatorPerformance You get a thumbs up for that one buddy!

@clintturland7955 2 жыл бұрын

Yes air pressure is a decent way of making sure tires are the same size, but the correct way is to measure the circumstances of the tires. Over inflated can stretch out the tire and later with equal pressure in tires they can be 2 different sizes. I seen this when a tech from the Toro factory showed how to level a zero turn mower deck.

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

@@clintturland7955 An excellent point you have made and i believe you are absolutely correct. At Eliminator Performance we have likely worked on at least 5,000 pieces of equipment with air filled tires which we have checked tire pressure as a regular maintenance item then set them to the proper psi rating on the tire. I can honestly say that under inflation is the biggest issue and probably no more than a few have had tires over inflated.

@drowssy 8 ай бұрын

No BS. Straight to the point. Good stuff.

@biggaspirit1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your usual concise description of this adjustment process. Very helpful.

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@baconsledge 2 жыл бұрын

I never considered tire pressure. Very smart. Thanks!

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@richardayala4356 9 ай бұрын

Good video. I just got my first new snowblower and need to adjust the snow skids! Thanks.

@vernonbruce3722 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the southern United States, so I don't need a snowblower. But I still enjoyed watching this video. Thanks.

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

With climate change you never know when you may need one Vernon the OLD MAN at EP over and out!

@michaelolive5070 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@shawnruffle2480 2 жыл бұрын

Devil's in the detail, this is super clear instruction, thank you!

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mrofnocnon Жыл бұрын

A proper explanation thank you!

@kevinperry8058 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, buddy !! 👏

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

2 quarters is 3.5 mm. Which is slightly less than a paint stick. Either way works well. My driveway is paved so rather it lower. Honda recommends between 2-4 mm clearance between scraper blade and level ground

@Big_Johns 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get very much snow down here in Mississippi but if I ever do I'll know exactly how to adjust my snow blowers skids. Thanks EP!! :)

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Yea it'll be snowblower videos for a while probably lol all my work is seasonal. However, there's no snow yet, so maybe I can sneak in a riding lawn mower video here and there lol thanks for watching John!

@Big_Johns 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good and anytime 👍🏼

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

So your the guys that have been diverting the Great Lakes water to the Mississippi River when it is low eh? LOL the OLD MAN at EP over and out!

@Big_Johns 2 жыл бұрын

LoL Mr Wayne...... Busted!!!! :)

@kbssmallenginerepair2615 2 жыл бұрын

Great points, especially the air pressure and chains!

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching KB!

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

Did i comment on your Rooster imitation video, it was a Hoot, wait a minute that is a Rusty Owl! LOL the OLD MAN at EP over and out!

@ChubbyButcher 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO. GOOD IDEA ON THE PAINT STICK. JUST BOUGHT OFF OF YOU heavy duty reversalable skid placed. . thanks EP

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stephenfalsetto6901 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very informative video, thank you for your expertise…

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kjell-richardlvdal373 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for shearing

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment Kjell

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

I used this video to figure out the drag of my Honda hss928 snowblower that pulls left. I used 2 quarters stacked on both sides to get a good distance from level ground to scraper blade.

@vidadvocate9522 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man; very helpful. You made me think of something. Since I bought mine used, I'm not sure if my scraper bar has worn evenly. So if I get my tire pressure equal, loosen the skids, get it on a flat driveway and then put a little magnetic level on the front. If the level dips down to one side...it might be time for me to change the scraper bar. Thanks for making me think better. ;)

@EliminatorPerformance Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vid, glad it helped!

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the video. I use a 1/8 piece of manufactured tile.

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that works too, the issue is 1/8" is a bit too low for me, it always seems to grab on the patio slabs that have heaved a bit due to frost. I found ,1/4" was too much, and the snow would refreeze, which is why I personally prefer 3/16" paint sticks. Thanks for watching Bruce!

@jameslawlor1404 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. I’ve always used a couple of US nickels under the scraper. Asphalt driveway.

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that'll work too, thanks for watching!

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

James i think using US instead of Cdn. nickels puts it higher by 28% if that is the current exchange rate! LOL the OLD MAN at EP over and out!

@jameslawlor1404 2 жыл бұрын

@@waynestefinashen239 that’s classic!

@renezamora4879 Жыл бұрын

“How’s it going eliminator?”….…….You know, I have never adjusted my side skids.”So with that being said”, I’m gonna finish my 2nd cup of coffee here and adjust them babies.

@EliminatorPerformance Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rene!

@Samlol23_drrich 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta have the right tire pressure gauge for those tires. I use the one from my kids soccer ball pump.

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I like the digital ones, they read lower psi just fine. Thanks for watching!

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

You are the man! Can you do more Honda snowblower videos. How to fix things etc. weird Honda dealers are telling me not to exceed 8 psi in tires. However manual says 20 psi to set it. My Honda hss928 seems to pull to left. Watching this. Thank you

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

I think I commented on your post in the Snowblower Forums Facebook group, 10-15 psi is perfectly fine. 20psi is usually the max I'd run, as it's the maximum inflation rating for most snowblower tires.

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

@@EliminatorPerformance weird Honda dealers are saying don’t go above 7-8 psi. I don’t get that. Very bouncy. Even in neautral it bounces to right at 7. I’ll try 15 psi.

@brandonion5647 2 жыл бұрын

I have followed this method and it seemed to work pretty good. Only thing I have noticed is once I remove my paint stick from underneath my scraper bar and then try to pass it underneath the scraper It seems like near the middle of the scraper bar seems slightly lower. I have an Ariens ST928 model 924101. Just replaced my scraper bar with a brand new one and just put a brand new set of armor skids on. I did have to replace my hardware for my scraper bar as well as my skid shoes couldn't find carriage bolts at the hardware store so I bought regular style stainless steel bolts washers and nuts. Should this adjustment as well as the hardware I used to be okay?

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Yea I don't see why regular bolts would cause an issue at the height you've set the skid shoes to. I have a new concrete driveway and have since lowered my snowblowers skid shoes down from 3/16" to about 1/4" as it gives a cleaner cut. The 3/16" is what I usually set them to though as many customers have asphalt driveways that are not always level and sometimes have an uneven surface.

@donvoll2580 2 жыл бұрын

Good day Boy at the beginning it show a man with big muscles, I first thought that was your dad lol I live in country gravel, but I don't think I want to go 1 in. Thanks

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

Don around here the driveways normally have 3/4" clear gravel so they need at least 1 inch. Compacted fine gravel you should be ok with 1/2 inch.

@jessetherrien7851 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just got a new Ariens blower and have a gravel driveway. What height should I set it to? And, what could I use to set the height? Thanks

@EliminatorPerformance Жыл бұрын

3/4" at least I'd say, you want it to clear the gravel. You'll have some snow left over that you'll end up walking/driving on, but it'd be better than gravel jamming up the impeller. Use any piece of wood, anything flat under the scraper bar

@jessetherrien7851 Жыл бұрын

@@EliminatorPerformance Thanks for the quick reply!

@dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre4099 2 жыл бұрын

I use an old scraper bar from a snowblower

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

That'll work too, thanks for watching!

@themowerman 2 жыл бұрын

Yo yo me old mucker.. as I have said before we don't get much snow.. so are we lucky or not. Personally I wish we did that way I would be busy all year round.. say hi to the old man for me. Take her easy mate

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mick, and will do! Yes, I consider myself to be lucky here with seasonal work. I know Steve's SES has said he wishes he had snow as well so he could do snow blowers.

@Goomer 2 жыл бұрын

I have a problem that my driveway is dirt/grass and uneven. I try various settings and just take my time raising and lowering the machine...suucks, lol. Do use anything inside the auger housing/chute like silicon so the snow doesn't stick?

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

I personally don't, but I've heard non stick cooking spray works, or you can buy the anti snow stick spray. I've never used it so can't say if it's better or not. You could always get the skid ski's that are wider and longer, they're used for gravel and dirt driveways.

@DJ_Driven Жыл бұрын

Checking if you have a video modifying an EGO single stage snowblower to use a set of skids? The cheap plastic scraper bar catches everything and gets chewed up fast so unfortunately have to come up with your own solution since EGO won't do it.

@kenhilson786 2 жыл бұрын

And a supply of carriage bolts? I usually snap one off?

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

Great point Ken we carry a full container of 5/16" stainless steel bolts, washers and lock washers putting the head of the bolt on the inside of the auger housing, lots of clearance and never rust, always easy to loosen and adjust the skid shoe.

@s.meredithclark1164 2 жыл бұрын

On the craftsman front auger mechanism it does not have any way to check the grease level in the auger mechanism, also how do you lubricate the horizontal auger shaft? Thx

@EliminatorPerformance 2 жыл бұрын

I use lithium grease, but some people like to drill and install grease fittings. Thanks for watching!

@waynestefinashen239 2 жыл бұрын

Some snowblower gear boxes have no access port for checking or adding lubricant. The ones that do either have a plastic cap on top or a bolt on the upper front or side of the gearbox. The proper way to grease the auger shaft is to remove the shear pins and use a grease gun with low temperature or white lithium grease on the zerk fittings that are on the outer auger blade bar. Some may not have zerks and are multiple piece auger blades so we use a spray lubricant at the junction gaps and bushing ends.