HOW TO GREASE SNOWBLOWER AUGERS WITHOUT ZERKS
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HOW TO GREASE SNOWBLOWER AUGERS WITHOUT ZERKS. One of the SMARTEST things you can do to TAKE CARE of your SNOWBLOWER is to GREASE your AUGERS. But what if the augers DO NOT HAVE GREASE FITTINGS or ZERKS? In this video, I show you how to LUBRICATE these ZERKLESS augers the EASY WAY! Follow these TIPS and AVOID ISSUES so you can keep your augers SPINNING LIKE NEW! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
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@roldd64 Жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the reply. I've noticed different kinds of fluid film and they seem to be paint like.... which type is the lubricating one ? Grease type aerosol type .
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@roldd64 hey rold! The standard fluid film I have linked above is the one you need. There is another one in black. Same product same protection.
@roldd64 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear Thx again
@Brian-41-14.racing Жыл бұрын
Have you ever had a blower wrap up an extension cord ( hidden under the snow-left out the last time my wife used the weed walker) around the auger and not break the shear pin. 🤦♂️. Well now you have. Brand new ariens 24” deluxe grabbed a cord and wrapped it around the auger and managed to wedge it between the shaft/auger and the housing pushing the sidewall out. What a mess. Had to cut the cord out and use a rubber hammer to pound it back in. I’m hoping 🙏 there’s no damage to the auger or gear box. Worried about the end of the shaft wear it meets the side.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@Brian-41-14.racing wow did it bend it that bad? Keep me posted!
@smallblock412 Жыл бұрын
Fluid Film is God's gift to lubrication and metal protection. Nice and thorough demonstration as usual JB.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you small block! Merry Christmas my friend!
@TheOzthewiz Жыл бұрын
Fluid Film will wash off when hit with water under pressure. Great stuff, just SKIP the under body flush at your local car wash.
@HomieG-fl9wk Жыл бұрын
Short of me draining the gas and changing the oil at the end of snow season, I did nothing to maintain my 17 year old Toro snowblower. It bit the dust this past year when everything started rusting and seizing up. Had I known anything about snowblower maintenance like I do now after watching fine video content by you, that Toro would have lasted 30 years. Thanks JB.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey homie! Knowledge is power and now you have it! Your next machine will last a very long time! Appreciate your positive feedback!
@michaelgeraghty7463 Жыл бұрын
Thanks JB!!! My Troy Bilt snow blower doesn’t have Zerks and I didn’t know how to grease the augers. Perfect video!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Awesome Michael! Thanks for watching!
@jasoncharles6980 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the great content. Used your vids to help me tackle my first snowblower carb up in Maine. Also did all the maintenance you’ve suggested. Looks like we’re about the same age with the same interests. You should do a live some day.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You got it Jason! Bet your machine works great now! Once I get some more time on my hands I’ll do some live stuff! Thanks for watching bud!
@kensmith6708 Жыл бұрын
JB another good video I've done this to my snowblower for 26 years and the important of maintenance can't be stressed enough. I been buying used snowblowers lately and 90% of the issues with them is poor maintenance and or laziness I like to call it. I'm glad you share with us your experience and knowledge makes a difference to us who follow you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family my friend, cold and windy here I'm sure it's bad in your area too.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Ken! Thanks for being an awesome fan! Merry Christmas bud!
@shawn8196 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I used your prior tip on using a heater to kept ice off after blowing. Saved me a belt change. Happy holidays!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Awesome Shawn! Thanks for watching and merry Christmas!
@michaelledebrink8288 Жыл бұрын
Lovin' your vids mate. Thanks for all the info.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You got it my friend! Thanks for watching
@Caleb_Olson Жыл бұрын
Keep that sweet sweet snowblower content coming! Can't get enough 🤤
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You got it Caleb! Thanks for watching
@markcafebrown2883 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video my man.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
ROCK 0N MARK! Thanks for being awesome my friend!
@russellmaddock3492 7 ай бұрын
Bravo, Garage Gear. Now that is a great way to service the auger shafts. Fluid Film is a great product, I am going to get some to service my auger shafts. Thanks a bunch for sharing.
@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын
You got it my friend!
@hu4877 Жыл бұрын
JB! Just found you a couple weeks ago when I had to do some maintenance on my blower. Mine did not have zerks despite only having seen your video with the zerks. I went to Autozone and bought a grease gun and red grease. While there, I asked one of the associates about my problem and he directed me to a CV joint boot grease needle. Worked amazingly well! Red grease where you just sprayed fluid film with much less mess.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey hu! Thanks for sharing this my friend! I’ll see if I can get my hands on one! 👍👍👍
@dos1809 Жыл бұрын
Never thought of this :D Good one!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Definitely helps to prevent seizing! Once a year is all it needs! 👍 thanks for watching dos!
@michaelmiller6843 Жыл бұрын
Two videos in one week. It’s a Christmas Miracle!!! Keep up the great work!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
It’s a miracle I got them both done on time! Had the day off from work with this storm so I had extra time to get it done! Merry Christmas my friend!
@michaelmiller6843 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear Merry Christmas!
@edrumsas5420 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Definitely use the easy method. Stay safe. Merry Christmas!!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Easy method for the win! Thanks for watching Ed and merry Christmas!
@ibanson Жыл бұрын
Thanks JB for introducing to me this amazing product through your videos ! You rock ! 💪🏻
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You got it ibanson! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍
@kjell-richardlvdal373 Жыл бұрын
Important maintenance to prevent gearbox from break, MARRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Kjell! Merry Christmas my friend! 👍🎄
@bbillyed 6 ай бұрын
Thank sir. I ll use your way and greasing in the AM. We (Colorado) have snow comin tonight. Like your video. I am kind of a fix-it around my neighbor. Thanks Again.
@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын
Awesome my friend! Have fun! 👍👍
@jeffbraun776 Жыл бұрын
JB, thanks for this video! I am needing to do this on my machine and this will help a ton! Thanks again!!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
ROCK ON Jeff! Thanks for watching!
@brucemoriarty9964 Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea. It's an idea that works. But I never thought of Fluid Film ! Thanks and Happy Holidays to you and family. 🎄⛄
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Bruce! Merry Christmas!
@StratBurst92 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, excellent video. I will take the easy way for certain.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with the easy way! Thanks for watching strat!
@douglaslippertindy Жыл бұрын
I think it must be an upstate NY thing, because I never heard of Fluid Film until I started watching the South Main Auto channel and subscribed to Garage Gear, J.B. I grew up in Michigan , so it seems like I should have known about this incredible product. You can bet that I know right where my can is and when I do my annual maintenance on my Craftsman 24" after this season this will be my lube of choice for the augers. (No zerks on mine, either). Yours is the new video I look for first when I log on to KZfaq. Thanks!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Awesome Douglas! Thanks for being a cool fan! Merry Christmas bud
@billylacharity3443 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Been waiting for this one as I have a blower with no zerk fittings on the augers. Thanks!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You’re ready to go now my friend! Thanks for watching!
@edrodrigues5623 Жыл бұрын
Another good video JB. Going to have to look into some of that Fluid Film. When you showed the can, I wasn't thinking that it would be sticky or thick, but more like wd40. Cold and windy here with the sun out. Looks like you guys got a little hammered with it all. Take care and have a good weekend.🎄
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You’ll like fluid film Ed! Plenty of uses! And plenty of snow here! Merry Christmas bud! 👍❄️🎄
@blainemcdonald6972 8 ай бұрын
Thank for the tip
@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын
You got it! 👍
@stevehartz4615 Жыл бұрын
I never thought of that.thanks.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You got it Steve! Thanks for watching!
@kbjerke Жыл бұрын
I really like Fluid Film, and use it a lot! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Merry Christmas kb
@patricesavard366 6 ай бұрын
Nice video! I disassembled the augers and put anti-seize on the shaft and put them back, did the same on the wheels
@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked for you! You will be happy you did it. Thanks for checking out the channel!
@ck2696 Жыл бұрын
If you don't have zerks you can just take the auger apart from the gear case and drill, tap and install some. I did this on a used Honda HS 1132 I bought recently. The augers were rusted to the driveshaft. It took a combination of penitrating oil, Wrenching & heat to get it apart. Once I cleaned it all up I installed the zerks. Now if it sheers a sheer pin, the shaft will continue to turn smoothly without damaging the gear case.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Way to go CK! Good stuff! 👍
@dennispikul9806 Жыл бұрын
Hope you are well after the storm, stay safe.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
All good Dennis! Thanks for looking out for us! 👍
@ratdog3055 Жыл бұрын
Good info! I also have used engine fogging oil too. Heavy enough to last quite a while. It is usually found auto parts and marine stores.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@Two_Buck Жыл бұрын
Nice one JB.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thank Chuck! Merry Christmas bud!
@TheLawnLover Жыл бұрын
Great advice JB. I like to lube up all moving parts on my snow blower too with either grease or a spray lubricant. I also like to lube up any bolts as well to help keep salt corrosion down. Merry Christmas buddy!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You’re a smart man my friend! Merry Christmas bud! Stay warm!
@diytwoincollege7079 Жыл бұрын
I also lube the wheel axle and spray the metal part of the wheels with silicone spray to prevent rusting. Happy snow blowing!!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing diy!
@mtcman42 Жыл бұрын
I make sure to take my wheels off every year and lube the axles up too. I've had snow blowers come in that needed transmission work and it was more blankety blank work to get the rusted-on wheels off than repair the gear boxes. Tip the whole thing up on the bucket and the wheels are easier to play with. l prefer PB Blaster to help break the rust first, if they are really trusted tight. Tap the hubs with a hammer to help break the rust and let the PB Blaster work it's way along. Takes a while, but most will free up. Good luck.
@Chet.Manley Жыл бұрын
If you're using fluid film for the first time be warned the stuff smells kinda bad. Another handy tip is to place the can in a bucket or large cup with warm water. Warming the can will help it spray more fluid. When this stuff gets cold it gets thick. Two other companies make a very comparable products. Woolwax and pb blastr surface shield.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Good tip! Thanks for sharing!
@flyjarrett Жыл бұрын
I like the smell of Fluid Film.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@flyjarrett very unique smell to it! 👍
@TheOzthewiz Жыл бұрын
Yup, Ihave heard that "surface shield" is longer lasting than FF, but it's hard to find.
@swaggerjacker1482 Жыл бұрын
I got surface shield at Harbor Freight
@frankenberry9670 Жыл бұрын
My immediate thought was that if you are going to do the long and difficult procedure, drill, tap and install zerks.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey Frank! You could do that but you’ll still have spacers in between the augers that could seize as well. These are cheap bad designs IMO! Thanks for watching
@frankenberry9670 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear Thats a good point but putting the zerks in means the grease is definitely in the auger shaft. Spraying/greasing the spacers would also be a good idea.
@tedhardulak7698 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip using the Fluid film. I need something heavier to get into "Those Spots" that the liquids run out of. Blessing to you and your family.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Ted! Thanks for watching another my friend!
@UnpleasantChuck Жыл бұрын
Just started watching your vids a couple of weeks ago, and have added an impeller kit to my old Poulan Pro per your guidance. Also added roller skids. I'd watched your previous auger lube video, and was eager to do that, but was disappointed to find that mine didn't have zerk fittings. And now -- you show up with this one that covers my situation, exactly! Nice timing! Ironically, I've got the blower ready to go, amid much media hype for a "bomb cyclone" and what happens? Not much. Lots of wind, a 40 degree drop in temperatures, but not much snow. So instead of trying out my modifications, I didn't even have enough snow on the sidewalk or driveway to give it a shot. Guess I should be thankful... Anyway, hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season. And thanks for your informative videos!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
ROCK ON CHUCK! You’ll get your chance! Have no fear! Thanks for being a cool fan! Merry Christmas!
@frankcastle5294 4 ай бұрын
"Get it all in there!" That's what she said.....JB. Great vid.
@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын
Just wait until you see this weeks video lol!
@frankcastle5294 4 ай бұрын
Hmmm....can't wait. Gotta make sure I've subcribed.@@GarageGear
@jamesyee4143 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for that FYI tips on the argue lubing,what is the best gas for new snow blowers!! And also for older snow blowers, Thsnks😮
@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын
Ethanol free is the way to go’ 👍
@davebennett8239 Жыл бұрын
with the snow you've had, hope you and yours are safe there JB !
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
All good Dave! Thanks for looking out for us! Thanks for watching
@vincentgregory8070 Жыл бұрын
My man JB, thanks for this video entertaining and educating me during the Blizzard. This video was perfect because the one that shows the hard way, needs the grease gun (which I don't have yet opps, Santa?) Anyway Fluid Film is my new friend thanks to you! So now I will be doing this project. Just not sure if it will be before or after this Buffalo Blizzard 2022 clean up. Again peace and safety to you a Garage Gal on Christmas Eve HO, HO, HO & GO BILLS!!!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
ROCK ON VINCENT! Can’t go wrong with fluid film! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
@High61Way Жыл бұрын
thanks
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Rebel9668 5 ай бұрын
That old sno thro I got only has holes where the grease zerks should be. I got the smallest ones I could find at the hardware store (1/8th inch) and they still seem too big to start into the holes. But, even though I live out in the middle of nowhere I discovered there's an Ariens dealer about 3 miles down the road from me, LOL! Look up Harristown Garage, Salem, Indiana some time and you'll see, it's out in the sticks too!
@GarageGear 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing revel! Glad you found a shop nearby
@jaybooth4815 Жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome video JB! My JD tractor snowblower doesn’t have grease fittings so I’m gonna use the easy way to see if I can get some lubricant in there. Once it warms up a tad! This storm is one for the books! Merry Christmas my friend! Stay safe and warm!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Definitely one for the books my friend! Merry Christmas bud! Stay warm!
@jaybooth4815 Жыл бұрын
You as well buddy!
@brewyourown4life Жыл бұрын
Another great vid with perfect timing JB. Getting my equipment ready and my TroyBilt doesn't have a grease zerk anywhere.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Awesome my friend! Thanks for watching
@DanJ41 Жыл бұрын
While you’re at it, you might want to show how to tilt the snowblower on the bucket and remove the bottom pan and grease the gears and drive springs. Make sure not to get grease on the circular disc. Merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing merry Christmas! 👍
@stephenrickjr.7519 Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@richardweidman2298 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I'm the one with the Cub cadet with no zerks
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Now you know what to do! Thanks for watching Richard!
@leocorneillier1996 Жыл бұрын
😎👍👍👍😊 Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄🎄🎄
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you too Leo! Thanks for watching
@kylequinn1963 8 ай бұрын
I think I might just drill some holes and add grease zerks to mine, since I do snow removal for a living I like being able to grease and go lol
@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын
That sounds like a good plan. It can be done.
@chrispixx Жыл бұрын
The easy way sounds like the way to go. But..... if one were to do it the hard way, since it's apart it would be a good idea to drill and tap the augers for zerk Fittings. Merry Christmas JB to you and your family.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Good idea chris! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!
@dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre4099 Жыл бұрын
Great tip I've done the hard way before it's a real pain in the butt Merry Christmas to you and your family
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
It ain’t fun! Thanks for watching dc! Merry Christmas!
@dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre4099 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear you too
@paulmysliborski4832 Жыл бұрын
Yup. That’s how you do it! There’s no reason at all to disassemble the augers to lube them like you said, JB. I also like to take the Fluid Film and shoot it into the handlebar tubing until it runs out the bottom. 😊
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Dude! Brilliant idea! I’m stealing that one! You Da MAN Paul! Merry Christmas my friend!
@johnnash9072 Жыл бұрын
Great video ..... those of us in the rust belt need to keep our machines lubed up. Here in Rochester, the DOT uses so much salt it is ridiculous and keeping it out of moving parts is near impossible, I didnt know to do this until I shattered a gear box 25 years ago and it cost me $200 back then just for the part.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Wow! Imagine what it costs now??? 😦 thanks for sharing John!
@johnnash9072 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear I don't want to find out. LOL Merry Christmas
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@johnnash9072 merry Christmas my friend!
@davidroberts3692 Жыл бұрын
Well here I am again, watching another one of your great videos. My question this time is how in the world do you get grease in the gear box without dismantling it. I’m a retired equipment operator/mechanic and am a BIG believer in pm. I’ve thought about installing a zert fitting in the housing somewhere but if you have some ideas that would be great! An excellent mechanic in your neck of the woods (New York) Eric O swears by Fluid Film, and since I just purchased my first can last weekI’m pretty much sold as well. Hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas and happy New Year!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey David what kind of blower to you have? Is there a drain and fill plug on you gear box? Or is it completely sealed?
@davidroberts3692 Жыл бұрын
It looks to be cast. There is a plastic plug on the top. Never have take it out. It is a craftsman 24”” with the 212 cc overhead valve engine. Got it maybe a year before Sears went down the tube.
@markwarren9123 Жыл бұрын
JB. My snowblower has sheer pins for the impeller as well. Should I do the same lube for that shaft as well? Great video. Keep ‘em coming. Greetings from northern Illinois.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! Yes that is a great plan! Thanks for being a cold fan!
@scottoclark3637 Жыл бұрын
I used Tacky Grease with a needle to get the shaft.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Good tip thanks for sharing
@chrisE815 Жыл бұрын
Dude aren't you in Buffalo? Hope you have some snowblowing footage you are editting!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Camera batteries couldn’t take the low temps in this storm. It was a hard fight! Thanks for watching Chris!
@csimet Жыл бұрын
WD-40 usually works, just make sure to apply it a few times each season (once is not enough and will not last). I prefer to use garage door spray lube... the stuff you apply to the rollers and the rails. Seems a bit thicker than WD-40, but still thin enough to get inside the shaft. Go Bills (another cold win!)
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips csi! Go BILLS!
@TecumsehRulesbcserk Жыл бұрын
It’s much more difficult to do this on an older one like my 1989 Snapper. Pretty much every new snowblower has the auger in four piece assemblies, but a lot of these older ones have augers that use 2 piece assemblies that don’t move around very easily. So there is only so much you can lubricate on these sections.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing BCSERK! Can always count on you for some good info! Merry Christmas!
@joes.6154 Жыл бұрын
Never thought of this. Will be doing this maintenance shortly. Thanks. Always great content. Will it harm snowblower if cord for electric start is plugged in indefinitely??
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
I don’t think it will harm anything! Thanks for watching 👍
@JimsNBHomestead Жыл бұрын
I prefer Honey Goo, the stuff is great and readily available at your local Canadian Tire and it's a Canadian Product. Support your local businesses as much as possible
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Jim!
@williamodom2580 Жыл бұрын
Well JB great video, but one problem, my Toro doesn’t have shear pins ???
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey William! Just do the same thing without the shear pin steps! It should help you out. Thanks for watching and merry Christmas my friend!
@appleztooranges Жыл бұрын
Honda Snowblowers have no grease fittings on the augers. They claim maintenance free with it. Dealers say that anyways!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, for some reason I thought they did! Thanks for sharing bud! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 👍🎄
@appleztooranges Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear you too. Have a great one. Keep up the videos
@froggrr576 Жыл бұрын
Are there shear pins in the impeller of these powersmarts? When not in use my impeller spins freely and moves back and forth. My augers spin just fine. Obviously it doesn’t blow snow. Belt seems fine also.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
I believe there may be two on the impeller shaft. I sold this unit so unfortunately I cannot check. But if you see two empty holes then yes you’ll need to get some shear pins. Thanks for watching!
@froggrr576 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. So you probably wouldn’t know if the auger and impeller shear pins are the same size?
@6atlantis 7 ай бұрын
I just did my yearly maintenance on my Craftsmsn. I do not have Zirk fittings, I did however, see a plastic, blue, flat head screw on top of the gearbox and I’ve noticed it on some machines and other KZfaq videos. What is its purpose?
@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын
Hey 6 that’s for filling the gearcase with grease or oil depending on what’s inside! I’ll probably be doing a video on that soon!
@louisegaluski1122 7 ай бұрын
Is there a way to protect the auger housing from rust? I live on a main road that gets salted like crazy every year. The auger housing on my last (admittedly not very nice) snowblower rusted out really badly and I'm hoping to avoid that with my new husqvarna. Thanks!
@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын
Hey Louis a good spray with fluid film or even wd40 between uses will help protect against rust. I also created a follow along course linked in several of my new videos that shows you exactly how and where to coat them! 👍
@markadcroft582 Жыл бұрын
Nice, some stuff I knew... but thank you for the stuff I didn't know. My gearbox is the same as in this video. What do you recommend to put in their, if anything??
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey mark! Does it have a drain port?
@markadcroft582 Жыл бұрын
@GarageGear it's cast aluminum with a rubber plug on the top. I'm able to remove with a small flathead screwdriver.
@shedder1104 Жыл бұрын
Maybe tilt the machine when you spray it. Let gravity work it in. Merry Christmas!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea shedder! Thanks for sharing and merry Christmas!
@jamespeppard9162 7 ай бұрын
What kind of grease should I use in my gear box on my snow blower?
@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын
00 grease is good! I’ll probably be doing a video on this soon! 👍
@TheOzthewiz Жыл бұрын
I agree that "Fluid Film" IS great stuff, but on my Honda HS55 the augers are piece (one shear pin per side), so the creeping effect of the lubricant may not be very effective. Instead, I remove the augers (easy to do..side panels bolt on) and apply LIBERAL AMOUNTS of silver anti-seize compound, which will literally last forever. Btw, regarding the use of Fluid Film on your vehicle under carriage, GREAT as long as you SKIP the "under body flush" at your local car wash..........Fluid Film washes off fairly easily when hit with pressurized water, FYI! I meant to say the augers are ONE piece. Sorry about the typo!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing oz!👍
@him5679 Жыл бұрын
Hey I love the videos! Quick question for ya. If for my snow blower I can’t stick the spray nozzle from the fluid film that far into the shear pin holes to get all the way through the auger shaft, is there another way besides taking the whole thing apart? I did the best I could and sprayed on the sides/inside the shear pin hole, but one of my augers seems to rotate a bit slower than the other.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey him! Not to worry fluid film does a good job getting in a creeping it’s way around. Especially if you can give the augers a little spin. If you really need a protectant that can creep in try Krown! Little pricey but gets into every crevice. Creeps for days. As far as the one spinning slower, have you checked the bushing around it? Thanks for being a cool fan!
@him5679 Жыл бұрын
Hey JB I really appreciate the quick response! I’ll definitely order some Krown, I’ve never heard of it. My blower is DR PRO 28 by Generac (should have gone Ariens). The left/right augers are one piece only. When the shear pins are removed the right spins more slowly than the left. I did take a closer look and noticed that the washer on the left auger is looser and I can move the auger slightly left/right on the shaft, whereas the right auger is tighter and I can’t move it left/right on the shaft any, the washer is pretty tight next to the auger. I’m It sure which is normal but I think in this video you can move both augers slightly left/right. I’ll have to tinker with it a bit and see why my auger on the right has no play of movement left/right slightly when the shear pins are out. Thanks for the help!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@him5679 you got it! Tinker with it and let me know how it goes! 👍
@him5679 Жыл бұрын
The looser auger side had a bearing that was stuck on the shaft. I finally got that off with a screw driver and rubber mallet. After that I could spray all the way between the auger and shaft with fluid film! I greased the bearing and popped it back on and tightened it, now both augers are tight. Seems to be that’s how it should be! Waiting for snow now!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@him5679 thanks for sharing this my friend! Glad you were able to get in there and see what was up.
@williamgrayson4181 Жыл бұрын
Why not put zerk fittings on the shaft
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You could if you’re up for the job! Thanks for watching William!
@cuffy69 Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen this yet so, maybe you can do a video on it. Or if you have i have not found it. If your gearbox has no fitting to add more grease to it how fo you add to it. I have 2 cub cadets. No way yo add to the box. Let me and your followers, that don't have the fitting to address that . Thanks
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
I’ll see what I can do Cuffy! Thanks for watching!
@alankaye2809 Жыл бұрын
Can you add an impeller kit to plastic impellers? (Craftsman 22" 5hp 2 stage)
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
I sure you could! Are you sure they are plastic?
@jayan4295 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have an ariens 927LE from 2008. I have a feeling my augers are seized to the shaft and I cant get the old pins out. Any suggestions?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey jayan! You could try torching them and then immediately after dump ice cold water on them. This has broken a number of seized items for me. Thanks for watching
@bill4485 Жыл бұрын
what do you undercoat your truck with now?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
I take it to a place that sprays Krown on the underside! $50 best deal in town! Thanks for watching!
@johnfoster2370 4 ай бұрын
What do you recommend to lube a machine with Zerks?
@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын
Can’t go wrong with red and tacky grease! 👍
@BigDaddysGarage Жыл бұрын
You can NEVER have too much lube!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
RIGHT ON Flint! How’s the snow by you?
@BigDaddysGarage Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear like 3 inches. 😜
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@BigDaddysGarage you can have the 45 inches we got lol! 🤣
@danielobrien5159 Жыл бұрын
How would you do this to a Honda HS 1132 TA?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel! I would have to see it up close but using the same tactics should work. Slip the spray tube underneath each auger as best you can and let it rip! Thanks for watching!
@K1600_Rider Жыл бұрын
Everything I work on always has "that one bolt".
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Same here man! Hate wasting time on those! Ugh!
@roldd64 Жыл бұрын
Hi JB I live in Montreal Quebec Canada what's a good lubricant for me to use what would the name be to buy at an auto parts Thanks and happy holidays
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Not sure about Canada my friend but another I found is stabil rust stopper! Merry Christmas!
@BenNawrath Жыл бұрын
Ever use silicone spray for that?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Yeah you could. Not as thick though!
@MRNOBODY023 Жыл бұрын
just add some grease fittings.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You could do that if you wanted to. Thanks for watching
@user-jz9xi1jc2f 6 ай бұрын
If snowblower has no zerks is it worth it to drill and tap and add some or is this way just as good?
@GarageGear 6 ай бұрын
Hey Zach! It’s not a bad idea but could be tricky and time consuming on narrower auger shafts!
@transformer889 Жыл бұрын
My snowblower does not have shear pins, then what maintenance can be done?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Same steps without the shear pins! Thanks for watching!
@38Gunn Жыл бұрын
Can it also be use on the gears to...? Thanks..!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey 38 which gears are you speaking of! Thanks for watching
@omna826 Жыл бұрын
Hey how u doing in this blizzard hope your safe
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Snowed in my friend! Lake effect snow band ain’t stopping! Merry Christmas bud!
@omna826 Жыл бұрын
Yep same here loving these drifts and merry Christmas to you and fam
@stevewhite7649 Жыл бұрын
Automatic transmission fluid works best.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@norge696 Жыл бұрын
Whenever I split apart a machine and slip the pulley off with my bare hands I feel like I won the lottery.
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Haha right?… almost always a losing situation! Thanks for watching Norge! 👍👍
@mikek2824 Жыл бұрын
Stupid question but can’t we tap/add zerk fittings into these kinda models or no?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Can’t hurt to try! Might be worth doing but the other small spacers will need oil/grease underneath. Thanks for watching mike
@mikek2824 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear you’re welcome! And yeah that’s true I figured if we can get some grease in it and spray the rest it would hekp
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@mikek2824 I saw a guy attach a fine needle to a grease gun and he got it under and inside everything. Worked great but no idea how or where he got it. I’ll have to keep looking! 👍
@BenNawrath Жыл бұрын
I wonder if anyone makes replacement augers WITH zirk fittings? I mean if I’m gonna take that puppy apart, I’ll take the time to replace them!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Perhaps but I have seen some expenive augers $50-$100 per. Ridiculous! Thanks for watching bud
@BoostedFromFactory Жыл бұрын
If you do go the "hard way," you can just drill and add zerk fittings.
@douglaslippertindy Жыл бұрын
I was wondering about this. If you DID have to dismantle the shaft/auger assembly, it should be an easy thing to drill, tap and add some fittings, right?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
You can always add them if you want! Drill and tap!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
It’s not a terrible project to do.
@GlitchEmpireBrett Жыл бұрын
I’m lucky and mine has zerks
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Fewer and fewer nowadays have them! Companies gotta cut costs somehow right? Thanks for sharing glitch!
@GlitchEmpireBrett Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear I feel like older snowblowers are better now days it’s all plastic and how to save money
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@GlitchEmpireBrett they cut a lot of corners nowadays!
@gangrenebob7281 8 ай бұрын
Nice. Do you have to worry about the inside of the gearbox?
@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын
How old is your machine!
@gangrenebob7281 8 ай бұрын
@@GarageGearcub cadet around 4 years
@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын
@@gangrenebob7281 ok cool here is a video that may help you out. HOW TO LUBRICATE A SNOWBLOWER AUGER GEARBOX FOR BEGINNERS kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLyKmpZ815rOfWg.html
@sefaucon3839 7 ай бұрын
Hello , here we go again , on your previous video , i told you that you reassemble the auger out of phase , they should be 180 degres apart, one tip facing up and the other side the tip should be facing dow Check your shop manual !!!! Its shows that you don t read comments No offense
@GarageGear 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@shaun5206 Жыл бұрын
Hi great videos I purchased a 724 toro its older model the auger gear box only has one bolt for filling how do I drain this ?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey Shaun! That may be a grease port and not a oil port. Can you get a look inside?
@shaun5206 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear ya I figured it out I watched another video and the guy used 00 grease
@shaun5206 Жыл бұрын
I'll send pic of auger there is no grease gun fitting on Auger might need to use sprat lubricant
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@shaun5206 cool! Can’t go wrong spraying them!
@shaun5206 Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear I opened the gear box for the auger and I found a solid white kinda grease so who ever had it before me didn't use the OO on it would it be a problem if I went and added OO grease along with whatever already in it ?
@markcole6475 Жыл бұрын
Nice idea but I’m confused on why you’d pull the spark plug wire for an unwanted start up? You weren’t turning the engine over nor had it ready to start. Guess it doesn’t really matter having it unplugged or not but it makes me question your knowledge of what it takes for an engine to run…..takes a few steps to start the engine…if you don’t do those steps it won’t run. Otherwise nice video!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
Hey mark!’any time you are spinning parts on a snowblower it’s a good idea to pull the plug! Just taking proper safety precautions! Thanks for watching
@donmayberryjrsOPE Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear absolutely pull the plug!!! That will remove any compression from the engine that may transfer to the impeller and augers! Great tip!
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
@@donmayberryjrsOPE gotta play it safe.
@rick3301958 Жыл бұрын
What is a zerk?
@GarageGear Жыл бұрын
It’s a grease fitting that you attach a grease gun to 👍
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