How To Grease Snowblower Auger

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This preventative maintenance snowblower video will show you how to grease or lubricate the auger in your snowblower. It is important to keep certain things lubricated or greased on your snowblower so that it also functions perfectly for you when you need it the most.
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@TonyDiscenza 4 жыл бұрын

Blowing snow for 15 seasons, avg 124" annually. I regularly hit grease fittings yet never took out shear pins because I never thought it was necessary. Now I realize why it IS... duh! Learned something new, thanks.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

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@gigglesaregood 2 жыл бұрын

Was your auger rusted to the shaft?

@gmcguy 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!! Thanks for taking the time to create the video.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@timothyhowes3082 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, now that snow is coming later today I will be doing this so I will be ready for the storm.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Hope this helped you out

@ratsalad5054 4 жыл бұрын

I knew exactly where you are from at the start. Stay warm my NH mate. I just got two ST824's one with a busted gear box, the other just rusty with a bad engine. Swapping parts.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

I need to move to FL and be done with snowblowers...lol

@wesleywesley3012 3 жыл бұрын

I gave it a thumbs up for the accent. The demo is great too.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

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@MrBmoll5858 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea Thanks for reminding us. 👍

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@r0bd 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thanks!

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jagdish1862 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks excellent video👍

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Have a great day!

@Patrick-vp4co 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making this video

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@keithkrone77 4 жыл бұрын

You sound way too happy to be working on that thing. Good work! I will take some tips from you and just sound like I am laughing the entire time I am ready to throw the thing through the wall.

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@frankcastle5294 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vid and never thought to remove the pins so that I could grease and spin each auger on my big Troy Bilt blower. Quick question for you Sir: Just got this Troy-bilt from neighbor at good price and it is a full metal job from about 15 years ago...last of the Tecumseh big flat head engines. Well built but needing a few adjustments and cleaning. I wanted to change and fill the gear lube in the auger gearbox. Should I just remove the fill plug...stand it up on its front snout...let it drain out thru the fill plug hole...then fill with fresh? Do you think that will work?

@karlsquire8148 Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, that helped alot. cheers

@Joe_1776 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, an impact is nice for stuff like this, drills tend to be a wrist killer. lol

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking us out

@Joe_1776 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair thanks for the video, was appreciated.

@marcchantelois1476 4 жыл бұрын

Greath job! Just make sure you put the auger in the same position they were prior to the maintenance, not half a turn forward. The grease pin should be both in front.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

This was a good catch, and yes you are correct make sure the auger is back in the same position before the shear pin was removed...thanks for the reminder bud

@PackerManForLife 3 жыл бұрын

Why is that?

@johnhouli3450 2 жыл бұрын

That was interesting I thought the shear pins are to be loose on the front Aguer not that tight. What you think?

@boston4688 Жыл бұрын

Do I grease the internals before the snow season or before putting the snow blower away for the Summer?

@jayhut2262 4 жыл бұрын

Well done my man! I greased mine but didn't take the pins out gotta do er again

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope this helps you out.

@ericbrandon6504 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@brokespoke4789 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. A scribe mark would help line up the shear pin holes.

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Have a great day!

@Dmitry_Dobro 4 жыл бұрын

Благодарю!

@chrissikora3359 Жыл бұрын

My 1027le doesnt have any lube fittings ?

@splash5974 4 жыл бұрын

Good job man. After seeing your vid, i looked on my snowblower but it seemed i dont have grease fittings on my auger... Oh well, its a shame they never were installed!

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

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@FixNewsPlease 4 жыл бұрын

I was just posting about greasing the auger

@terryedmond4492 4 жыл бұрын

Where does that grease go? Isn't there oil in the gearbox? Or are there grease channels to the bearing.?

@moog38yearsagoupdated1mont9 4 жыл бұрын

@@terryedmond4492 Based on my first snowblower I got... Your auger should run via the shaft that is connected to the gearbox, all this due to the shear pins/bolts. The grease being what allow the auger to not build rust within the auger "cover" that go around the shaft that run via the gear box. So whent he shear pins/bolts break when you hit something, the grease allow the auger to turn freely without any rust so it don't damage the gearbox.

@JablonskiV 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair could you answer this?

@Macnificent78_ 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of grease

@Samlol23_drrich 4 жыл бұрын

Besides taking out the key and spark plug boot, i also remove both wheels just in case it starts by itself it wont run me over.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out our video, hope this helped you out.

@Samlol23_drrich 4 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair it did help me. Well done video, i subscribed but i was joking. Oops

@MrBugleboyb 4 жыл бұрын

Funny guy. Could could use chocks.

@mitchwinters864 4 жыл бұрын

Oh crap, mine is tracked.... Can’t remove easily & chock dont work.... Lately I have been hoisting mine! Flipping it over like a turtle didnt work, tried to start! Good video... Mine doesnt have grease zerks, however after this season I will revmove my auger & add them! Ahhhh you haven’t modified your impeller yet??? You need to go, go , gadget that thing!

@johnthree1611 4 жыл бұрын

Removing the tire is way overkill.

@taskforcethunder1 4 жыл бұрын

What about the gear box? It is right there? I was hoping you did that to see what grease you preferred.

@alienprepper5918 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I read your comment

@Kalkaekie 4 жыл бұрын

GOOD VIDEO !!

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

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@FixNewsPlease 4 жыл бұрын

So....the auger tube doesn't rotate on the shaft because it's locked in position with one (two on mine) sheer pin, but we lube it so...it doesn't rust? I never really got it. And yet there are no grease fittings on the end bearings, the bearings in the gearbox or the bearings on the main shaft, where you actually need grease. Go figure.

@poppyatcs4529 4 жыл бұрын

My exact question...why lube a fixed shaft?

@stevengao8345 4 жыл бұрын

@@poppyatcs4529 the auger spins, it is not fixed

@Brandon.S123 4 жыл бұрын

It's greased so that when the shear pins DO break, the augers will spin freely on the shaft. If the shaft rusts solidly to the augers, the pins will fail to shear and you risk gearbox damage.

@mcplutt 4 жыл бұрын

@@Brandon.S123 ok

@mcplutt 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevengao8345 It's fixed until the shear pins break.

@aldonova9974 4 жыл бұрын

When the zerk fitting is leaking grease it should be replaced but no biggie, good vid!!

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't have to it may have a little too much grease

@robertabner5413 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely should replace the zerk, they are 1 way fitting and grease should not come out at all

@tedberg1635 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair There is a ball bearing that moves back and forth inside the fitting to control flow of grease in or out. When grease comes out upon removal of grease gun it means ball bearing is stuck in the in position. It should be changed. Good maintenance video..

@RB66_ 4 жыл бұрын

Tony, look for a Lock n Lube on Amazon for the grease fittings. Trust me it will change your life. Good tips here thanks

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

I'll check that out

@aldiminico6513 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have to do that on my Toro 1128 power max oxe. It has a gear box that takes 80/90 gear oil, that lubricates the entire shaft.

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

That's a nice machine

@shanesmith6753 3 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful as I’m a late bloomer to mower/blower/mc maintenance. Sick of paying others do do the dirty work and trying to get the confidence to do more myself. I also live in NH. I have a similar blower except with treads. Do you have any videos on lubricating chain? Thanks!

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

I currently do not but I will beep this request in mind

@johnhouli3450 2 жыл бұрын

Lithium grease for the chain or a spray lube in a spray can just a little then make sure your drive plate is clean and the disc drive clean as well.

@joedrago9742 3 жыл бұрын

What type of grease are you using for your Ariens auger?

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 жыл бұрын

It's an automotive grade bearing grease that you can find at you local auto parts store. If you have the manual see what is recommended in the manufacturer's owner's manual. Hope this helps you out.

@josephstoutenburgh8612 3 жыл бұрын

I use Lucas Oil Marine Grease which only costs about $1 more for a 14 oz tube than heavy duty automotive grease. It stays in place better and provides better corrosion protection, especially against salt, which can be an issue if you salt your driveway like I do. Get it at Lowes, Home Depot, Oreilly Auto Parts, etc.

@dougm1985 4 жыл бұрын

no need to remove shear pins. may i add, you should remove the wheels and grease the axles. also, under the back pan there is one more grease fitting. lastly, change the oil. (I just did all of the above yesterday, bring on the snow)

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

When you remove the shear pin and turn the auger while you grease the auger it will spread the grease around the shaft.

@dougm1985 4 жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair you do have a point, I just never have. only blew one shear pin in 18 years. and thats because the paper boy put the sunday paper in the driveway and not the box. i didn't see it under 6 inches of snow.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man....I used to be a paperboy too..lol Hey thanks for checking out the channel.

@KeepinYouUp07 4 жыл бұрын

I've hit a paper before & my clearing tool...I have still never broke a shear pin on my husqvarna. Should I be worried or am I just lucky?

@moog38yearsagoupdated1mont9 4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepinYouUp07 Nah, if you watch where you go and clean it, it's normal to never break one. Ensure to grease it anyway because when you'll hit something, it will be useful. And if you don't snowblow rocks pavement, you have much less chance to break it.

@davidr.miller5171 2 жыл бұрын

please reply.... is this normal, where grease is coming out if the grease fitting??? Please reply....

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

If you just greased it with a grease gun and a little grease is left on the grease fitting, you should be okay.

@sheilanies6730 4 жыл бұрын

Can i use a Heavy Duty grease gun mini one I bought it at Home depot will it be okay to use the grease is thicker then Lithium grease . the guy at the store told me you can plunge it 3 times its very small is is 24 inch width . it weights about 208 pounds . I wonder do i need to grease before i do the oil and gas i just don't want that spilling out it isn't specific i got a display model it wasn't there very long they got it in a week before .

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I just used a grease cartridge I bought at my local auto parts store.

@donellis5540 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you remove the shear bolt? You only did half the job as you didn’t do the other side, or do you need to as doing one side lubes the other side too. Thanks for the safety tips.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

I did the other side once I was done filming. Both sides should be done at the same time.

@moog38yearsagoupdated1mont9 4 жыл бұрын

You remove the shear bolts to spin manually the auger to make sure there's grease everywhere.

@johnhouli3450 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of gear grease do you use on your machine?

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

It was just a grease cartridge I picked up at our local auto parts store. Nothing fancy.

@johnhouli3450 2 жыл бұрын

Hello we’ll I was able to put in fresh gas new oil new spark plug after some time she finally started. Only one catch it needs to run a little past the middle or else she stalls. Any suggestions for me from you or anyone. Part of me saids get a new car the other part saids keeps working on it.

@stevengao8345 4 жыл бұрын

nice class. is auger the only place to grease for a snow blower ? thanks

@moog38yearsagoupdated1mont9 4 жыл бұрын

the gears inside also should be greased, there's some where you have more than 2 zerks, look at your manual.

@NiteGambler 4 жыл бұрын

Your smack on about the preventative maintenance. This is a important part in keeping your 'blower in top notch operation. Aside from the auger many owners do not grease the wheel shafts, chute angle, drive levers, etc. Just takes about 1 -2 hours max every fall, and also during the winter usage to maintain. I do a complete oil change every fall, and calculate the used hours during winter and change the oil again,as these engines are under duress. Oh and maintain proper air pressure in both tires.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

A little maintenance goes a long way.

@iamkazie9401 3 жыл бұрын

NiteGambler i have a 26" craftsman it has 2 zerck fittings on auger should i use lithium grease for the auger? also what is the correct way to grease wheel shafts ? I don't see any other fittings

@deanriver9388 4 жыл бұрын

Never understood why they don't put grease zerk in the middle of the auger.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah...I know

@davidmattos8060 3 жыл бұрын

The older machines have 4 zeros 2 per auger side.

@davidmattos8060 3 жыл бұрын

Zercks.

@davidszakacs6888 3 жыл бұрын

To be EXTRA sure, drain the fuel tank! 😉

@privacyatty 3 жыл бұрын

That made me LOL. Glad he does have safety in mind though. I see too many people on KZfaq doing dangerous things. Like using their finger as a pointer near live electrical lugs in a panel as an example.

@bipedalbob 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone goes to extreme measures to prevent the engine from somehow self starting, I'm all for safty first but in my entire life Never have I ever Seen it, heard about it or been told about it happening to anyone anywhere. Not on a small engine device. On a heavily computerized automobile, yes, but they have been know to spontaneously combust as well. I gotta wonder has anyone ever had their small engine machine just fire up on it's own?

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Probably not