HOW TO SUMMERIZE A SNOWBLOWER FOR BEGINNERS

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#snowblower #maintenance #diy
HOW TO SUMMERIZE A SNOWBLOWER FOR BEGINNERS. Need to STORE your SNOWBLOWER away fro the SUMMER months? In this video I go over 5 basic snowblower STORAGE TIPS so that way your snowblower starts right back up next time you're ready to use it in the fall. These tips are BEGINNER FRIENDLY so if you are new to snowblower maintenance, have no fear! Learn how to keep your snowblower looking and RUNNING LIKE NEW! And don't forget to stick around to the end for the GIVEAWAY! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

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@Coffeeology 4 ай бұрын

And it comes full circle. I moved from TX to NY and got a snow blower. I found your video on how to make sure it was ready for winter. I did all that and we had a GREAT time using the snowblower. Now it's time to put her away for the season, and here we are again. Thank you sir.

@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын

Always here for ya my friend! Thanks for watching!

@newhampshirelifestyle4233 2 ай бұрын

I live in New Hampshire and have a 120' driveway. Keeping my Ariens in top shape is a MUST!! I always add fuel stabilizer and turn my gas valve off to drain the fuel from the carb. When I start it in the fall, I add fresh gas to what is left over from the Winter and let it run for about 20 minutes or so. Then after it cools, I always change the spark plug. So far, so good, 6 seasons with my Ariens. I'll be needing new belts and a friction wheel replacement soon. Great job with your videos, your work shop looks immaculate!!

@GarageGear 2 ай бұрын

Like your plan my friend! Appreciate your positive feedback! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@shantanu.t 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, hilarious ending… “Winter, time to quit drinking bro!” What a perfect video… I learned more than I hoped for!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shantanu! Glad you got something out of this video! Thanks for watching another!

@caseyfesta2763 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks for helping me care for my snowblower!!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You got it Casey! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@423co 2 жыл бұрын

Not just tips for beginners, us "old heads" need reminders too. I purchased a lift so my old self don't stoop low to work on my machine. Getting down to work on it wasn't so bad, it's that getting back up that's a struggle.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a lift too but can’t fit it in my garage at the moment! Thanks for watching William!

@twilson377 Жыл бұрын

I think it's finally done snowing here in Utah, so I followed your step by step instructions this morning for my snowblower. Thanks for making it so easy! I have confidence my snowblower will start right up next winter and run great.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Wait til you see how easy it starts in the fall T! Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!

@dc3vuy 3 ай бұрын

Just got my brand new Airens and love that Garage Gear has these awesome videos to help me keep my Airens running and looking great for years. Great stuff!! Thanks!!

@GarageGear 3 ай бұрын

Congrats Mickey!! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@mattpetersen6227 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips. I bought a brand new Ariens this winter and want to make it last a very long time. Looks like I have next weekends project lined up!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME Matt! Won’t take you long! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@johnnyxlh 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice to prevent a lot of headaches down the road. 👍🏼

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Johnny!👍👍

@chesterdod 2 жыл бұрын

great information on how to summerize snow blowers. His snow blower looks just like it cane off the show room floor. I will defiantly watch all his vidios and become part of the tribe.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Steven! Thanks a lot! Welcome to the tribe my friend! Thanks for watching!

@LessThanHandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the liquid wrench's rust inhibitor, was not aware that was out on the market. Great tips btw... 👏

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You got it handy! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@mikepetrosky6227 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips !

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@felix.8891 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I use your advice and technic all the time, keep up the good work, your helping a lot of people.🙂

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You got it Felix! That’s the plan! Knowledge isn’t any good if it’s not shared! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@donz6901 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you on running gas out before summer storage. My Ariens Compact snowblower will be 11 years old this Fall 2022 and I have been running gas out every Spring. It depends on who you take advice from. Donyboy73 on KZfaq also suggests the same. I do all the maintenance on my snowblower, except I did not want to change the two belts or friction disk I have noticed wear & tear after 10 years last Fall. I had a dealership change the belts and disk and the serviceman said he added more gas and a stabilizer to the gas and he told me I could store it as is. He did not tell me what kind of stabilizer he added, but he said he does not recommend Sta-Bel which I have used in my gas year round for my snowblower and Honda HRX217VKA lawnmower during use. I also use Sea Foam every other fill to clean carb. The serviceman did agree with me on that. Thanks for the info and I just wanted to mention I agree with you on running gas out before summer storage, or Winter storage for my Honda mower. By the way, it's snowing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin today April 2, 2022. Don from Milwaukee

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Don! Running the gas out has to be the biggest step! Get that gas out and it runs just fine next winter! Thanks for watching!

@ejohnst4 Жыл бұрын

A lot of motors now have a small nut you can remove to drain the float bowl also. Draining the football removes the old gasoline from the float and helps prevent carburetor problems

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Spot on Eric! Thanks for sharing!

@RMason1971 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips for summer storage. I never thought of taking the carb bowl cover off. I will do it from now on! Thanks!!!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a quick way to get gas out! Thanks for watching R! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@robertmaza4272 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips!!! I have the same blower and wondered how to summerize it!!! Thanks for the info!!!!!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Rob! This video will definitely help you out! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@cieje34 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, never heard of summerizing 👍 makes sense though, great tips thanks!!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You got it CM! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@TecumsehRulesbcserk 2 жыл бұрын

Two weeks ago I picked up an old Snapper snowblower from a friend for free. It was actually in very good condition and had very little rust on it. After a tune up, this thing runs incredible. I’m telling you, these old Tecumseh engines they put on these things are built to last until the end of time.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a brave one BCSERK! I NEVER have any luck with those engines ever! Maybe all the ones I got were duds! I’ve had like one successful tuneup with them. Lol

@donaldallison 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips can't wait to put the snowblower away for the summer.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@The_Mace 2 жыл бұрын

"Winter...time to quit drinkin', bro!" We say that here in Michigan every Spring...

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You’re only across a pond or two from me lol! Time for winter to leave! Thanks for watching Mace!

@kenbrown6966 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Great!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

You got it Ken!

@BBSE29 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with you about storing the snowblower with no gas left in the tank and draining the remainder of the gas out of the float bowl. Often people run it out of gas but forget about the gas sitting in the bowl. I have to say I learned a new tip from this video wiping down the machine with a moisture displacement to prevent rust but this was a awesome video for tips on how to summerize a snowblower. Thanks for the video and until the next one take it easy. 👍

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey backwoods boy! Glad you got something out of this video! I’m a big fan of just coating everything. Quick and works well! You Rock my friend! 👍

@cliverussel2792 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I learned that the hard way. But I learned to clean a carb after so win win.

@connormichalek13 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and those tips are helpful. Most people just put some stabil in the tank and put their blower away then when they go to start they start to rethink that. You just helped a whole lot of people and saved them a lot of money and time.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

These steps are all worth doing! They add plenty of life to the machine! Thanks for watching another Connor!

@ronsamborski6230 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Continuing maintenance helps avoid headaches when an item is needed (snowblower, lawnmower, etc.) and it doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to work, or at all!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@ronsamborski6230 got that right Ron! Preventative maintenance prevents poor performance! Thanks for watching another my friend!

@sonicboomin 2 жыл бұрын

I been following your process from your other summarize video. Best on KZfaq

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Savage! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@anthonyelectric6045 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like you have a snowblower detailing center👍. Nice tips especially the carb draining thank you.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I think my garage is becoming that lol! Thanks for watching Anthony! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@dantworkowski7642 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I like to drain the tank and carb bowl as shown, but refill with some Trufuel or similar. Shelf life far exceeds pump gas, and then the carb and fuel lines aren’t empty all summer.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Good thinking there Dan! Like that idea! Thanks for sharing! 👍

@glenpacyna 2 жыл бұрын

Best part of the video was the next day opening the door to snow. Very fitting. Another great video JB! Looking forward to all the new summer videos!!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of lawn content coming up Glen! Training for any shows coming up? You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@glenpacyna 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear no more shows for me. Maybe one day again. Keep up the great work!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@glenpacyna will do my friend!

@joet0006 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vid, will get the rust blocker, I used car spray wax lol. Seemed like a good idea. Getting 4in of snow in Wisconsin today. I just received my new toro time master. Looking forward to some tips for that in the future

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I’ll have some tips on that for sure! Thanks for watching Joe!

@SbassLaser 2 жыл бұрын

bro really has a punisher sticker on his snowblower XD what sort of criminals are you fighting while youre blowing snow my dude

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

The snow deserves punishment for landing on my driveway! Thanks for watching!

@mh70ss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks JB, great info for all.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Michael!

@paulg.5511 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. Thanks.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@aspica75 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel thanks 😊

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a cool fan Spica! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@michaelwhiting668 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel. Learned a lot

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Michael! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@mpkane24 2 жыл бұрын

I like the tip to drain the carburetor too. Great video!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Michael! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@bmills9821 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You got it Brad! Thanks for watching!

@chucklowe1120 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Chuck! Thanks for watching!

@mcberthoud5124 2 жыл бұрын

Great updated video. I have been looking for a replacement to the Fluid Film b/c I can't stand the smell. Hoping the Liquid Wrench Rust Inhibitor smells better.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey MC! The liquid wrench has a temporary smell that’s gone in a day! Thanks for watching!

@davebennett8239 2 жыл бұрын

another great and useful vid for snowblower owners .. thank you .. AGAIN !

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You Got it Dave! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@paulmysliborski4832 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I just got done with mine last weekend. My last task was installing the Garage Gear sticker. 😬 Another excellent vid, JB. Like you said, this is for beginners. If they just follow these basic steps, they will be miles ahead of the guys who do nothing. 👉🏻👍🏻

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! And their machines will last a lot longer! Mower season is coming up soon! Keep on ROCKIN my friend! 👍👍👍

@paulmysliborski4832 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear I just mowed for the first time today. Here we go………. 🤣

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmysliborski4832 oh wow! I got another week or two!

@sixstring215 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tips! I’ll be sure to do this to mine this year 👍🏼

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong doing these steps tdk! Thanks for watching!

@user-ce5mx5ww2l Жыл бұрын

You are the man!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

You ROCK Troy! Thanks for watching!

@LouMotley 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson, newly subscribed. 👍

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You got it Motley Lou! I promise to. It let you down! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@appleztooranges Жыл бұрын

I feel like this right now in Massachusetts. Actually all year! Lol what a lame winter

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Definitely a lame winter for just about everyone! Watch it will be raining all spring! Lol!

@roadhammer2380 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I am glad I did most except for the oil change.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching hammer

@richcop 2 жыл бұрын

Mines done thanks for the video just hope I didn't jinx myself

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Rich! I’d say you’re good! Most years I jinx myself too but it’s never enough to be worth turning the machine back on. Thanks for watching!

@smallblock412 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love spring snow! I've been using Fluid Film as my rust inhibitor. Good for the electrical connections also.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Yep definitely good stuff too. Good for electrical connections as well! 👍 You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@js12278 2 жыл бұрын

Fluid Film OR Woolwax for the best protection

@smallblock412 2 жыл бұрын

@@js12278 I've never used Woolwax so I can't speak to it

@js12278 2 жыл бұрын

@@smallblock412 Kellsport Products, it’s a thicker version of Fluid Film. I use the black color on the undercarriage and chassis of my Ram 1500. Looks as good as new

@smallblock412 2 жыл бұрын

@@js12278 I'll have to try it. thanks!👍

@jackhildenguard7856 2 жыл бұрын

Great, informative video! You do a great job! Thank you!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jack! Appreciate it! 👍

@Rodbuilder109 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Great tips.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lance! 👍

@raynorczyk5497 2 жыл бұрын

ooo a ? 4 u do those underdeck coating work for lawnmowers getting my new hrx and was wondering if the stuff is worth it and what would u suggest, thanks Ray

@brianmccloskey892 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Well done!

@GarageGear 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate you Brian! 👍

@JDSWeather 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching JDS!

@lsatenstein 2 жыл бұрын

Hi JB. Well, here in Montreal, after a full winter, my Arians blower hours were 3.8. (I have a 3 car garage and front walk in the city). I know it to be the hours, based on the attachment you recommended. We had dustings, but only three storms where the blower was worth taking out from the garage. I will definitely be draining the tank, I alwas let the engine run dry after every use. As well, I will be flushing the oil and checking the filter for particles(brand new engine). The gas for the blower that I bleed, will be used for the lawnmower. nothing to go to waste. My blower has two grease nipples in the auger shaft, one nipple midway between two augers on one side and one on the other. I don't know what grade of grease to use. I will be purchasing a home-owner grease gun. Following what I saw on an earlier video about coating parts of the machine with epoxy paint, I will do that for the shoes and the bottom lip of the blower. I followed your videos, Thanks for producing them.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You cover all the bases Leslie! Thanks for being an awesome fan! 👍

@vincentgregory8070 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips and I concur -- DRAIN, DRAIN, DRAIN!!! One question - Where is my name on the white board? LOL!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

I will talk to my supervisor about getting you on there lol! 👍😉

@juniorisclean Ай бұрын

Awesome vid dude! Thanks 🤘🏾😊❤️

@GarageGear Ай бұрын

ROCK ON JUNIOR!

@jaybooth4815 2 жыл бұрын

Great video JB! Excellent tips! Spring huh….this is Buffalo! (Or Lancaster) my thoughts exactly. I liked the 2nd name on your white board! Cheers neighbor!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Haha you got it Jay! Thanks for being a cool fan! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍

@jaybooth4815 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear thanks

@codyfloyd8919 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Cody!

@aquafishes 2 ай бұрын

Cool. Thanks. God Bless...

@GarageGear 2 ай бұрын

Same to you! Thanks for watching

@Christian-cp9hb Жыл бұрын

Good tips

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tomstradinger5958 2 жыл бұрын

Great thank you

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

You got it Tom! Thanks for watching!

@sgg00dchild Жыл бұрын

I really like your vids on snow blowers. Question. and a bit of fustration with my Areins, when filing up the oil to check the level, do you have to screw in the dip stick fully to measure or just put the dip stick in and pull out without screwing in the dip stick?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Steven! My manual states nothing about resting it on top so I twist it in and take the measurement. I would double check your manual for any info on your specific model. 👍

@sgg00dchild Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear thanks for your comments. My manual does not state how to measure, so like you I screw it in and unscrew to take the measurement. Cheers

@garyalensr 2 жыл бұрын

Man I absolutely love your channel, you have so much enthusiasm, I do have a question for ya? I have an older Dynamark mower that restored to mint, I now use for my lawn cutting. I really need the decals for it like the hp with the cutting size (2) also the gear shifter one (1) and the Dynamark name (2) also the choke decal. Do you know where I can get these? If you are able to make them I'll pay what you want. I can email you anything you need

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gary! Thanks for being a cool fan! Cool that you’ve restored that older mower. I don’t know where to locate the decals. Have you tried eBay? I don’t have the ability to make them sorry! Let me know if you come across them! Thanks for watching!

@includedu 2 жыл бұрын

When is a good time to change the spark plug, I do it every year on my lawnmower, should I do it for my Ariens snow blower as well. Also, can I wait until right before the winter season to put in the oil instead of immediately after dumping out the old. Thanks, love the channel.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey SMM! You shouldn’t need to replace the spark plug every year. Spark plugs can last a very long time. In many cases I just clean them and put them back in. My ariens spark plug is almost ten years old and has never been changed. Cleaned twice and still runs fine. I would definitely put oil back in because that will keep the inside of the engine block from corroding. Especially if you like in an area with muggy summers. Thanks for watching!

@JD022 Жыл бұрын

This is a great list, thanks! I have a question, my manual says to grease certain components. How necessary is that for storage maintenance? Thanks!

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Thanks JD! If you perform those maintenance tasks now you won’t have to do them in the fall and your machine will be ready to go! In my area we can get blasted with snow early in the season at times. Having the machine all set is a good thing! Thanks for watching

@davidheinzmann4403 2 жыл бұрын

Wore out the paddles on the Husqvana this winter. Your neighbor.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Need to install some new ones? Stop by sometime and say hi! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@BTCKYLE 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! My neighbor just gave me a 2008 Ariens 624E blower in very good physical condition, runs. What do you think the value is? Curious! But I'm going to end up fixing it up and giving it to my dad anyways.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey BTC! I would say a couple hundred bucks but I would really have to see it to determine that. Working order, newer parts, paint and overall condition play into that a lot. Those are generally good machines. I’m sure your dad would be happy with it. Thanks for watching

@raynorczyk5497 2 жыл бұрын

hey jb I was wondering with the global warming thing going on how many times do u use your blower now compared to saymaybe 10 /15 yrs ago. I live near daytona beach in fl so no sblower 4 me. keep the vids coming, thanks,Ray

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ray, I still snowblow the same amount but I do think our winter shifted. It used to start in November years ago no it appears to start after Christmas and lasts until mid March where it used to last until February. Interesting to think about. Thanks for watching bud!

@ildefonzosanchez1017 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sanchez!

@bl9531 2 жыл бұрын

Does it make sense to leave the gas cap off and unscrew the gas valve under the carburetor bowl in order to limit condensation in the empty gas tank?

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Yes those are both a good idea! I usually will just slightly unscrew the gas cap to let air in to dry things out. I usually don’t like to mess with carburetors if I don’t have to. Thanks for watching BL!

@edrumsas5420 2 жыл бұрын

As always great tips. I add a small amount of oil when I pull the spark plug. Than pull the cord once to work the oil in Than do your method of stopping at the top. I leave the oil out till the fall.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Ed! Snow all done by you? You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@edrumsas5420 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear thanks. Old man winter keeps throwing snow our way. Dusting and keeping the soil temps in the high 30’s to low 40’s. Keeping me off the lawn. Lol.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@edrumsas5420 that’s been us too for about the last two weeks on and off. This week is looking like 40-60 degrees tho! The lawn season is about to kick off! 👍

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@edrumsas5420 Hey Ed! The original winner of the MAKESTICKERS.com drawing never claimed their prize. I re-ran the drawing and you came in as the WINNER my friend! Just shoot me an email to Garagegearjb@gmail.com so I can process your win! Congrats bud!

@edrumsas5420 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear thanks

@mattbannon7657 Жыл бұрын

Is there anything that you do to prevent or slow down the rust on the pulley systems within your snowblowers? Drive pulleys and auger belt pulleys? Not sure what to hit it with to prevent rust but that won’t cause the belts to slip or degrade, thanks

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! Not really! I would say you’re better off just replacing them if need be. To risky putting anything on them. Thanks for watching

@Peter-976 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips but I would just add a few squirts of motor oil in the cylinder before leaving at top dead center.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip! Thanks for sharing Peter!

@fromex2lsturbo 2 жыл бұрын

So Ive got the same snowblower.. well its a platinum 30, 16.5hp. I cannot just pull the cord as there is a ton of resistance during some point in the stroke.. not sure why but once its past that point, I can rip thru and it starts right up. So much resistance the cord knob is ripped from my hand! Thoughts? Resolution? Other than that, its a great machine! Your videos are great! Thank you! Cheers from the Hudson Valley 🍻🤙

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric! I’m not exactly sure without seeing it in person. That is a big engine though so I wonder if it the size of the piston causing that. I don’t think it’s anything to be alarmed about because of its size. If you want to send me a video feel free to email me. Thanks for watching bud!

@toddweimer7976 Жыл бұрын

Hey I’m looking at the Ariens 28 Deluxe and the 28 Deluxe SHO, do you wish that you would of went with the SHO or are you happy with the regular 28 Deluxe? I live in Michigan by the way. Thanks.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Todd! I have the regular deluxe 28 and it has worked perfectly for me these past almost ten years now. I installed an impeller kit on it after year 2 or 3 and it’s an absolute animal! If you have a really wide driveway you may want the extra power to send the snow so it can make it across other than that you should be good! Thanks for watching!

@christianpena2049 5 ай бұрын

Where can I get that snow cover? I have a platinum 30 and bought an Ariens cover from Lowe’s. Says for 24 and larger seems small doesn’t fit

@GarageGear 5 ай бұрын

Hey Chris I’m thinking this one should fit you just fine! amzn.to/3SGDU7e

@mjvaquatics2626 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching MJV!

@giuseppecasara1143 Жыл бұрын

Godday to you JB. Your precious and expert advises are always very important for me Let me ask you an important question about the snowblower maintenance. Is it safer (in order to avoid oil spills from the filling cap) to turn the snowblower up to service position after you have drained the old oil from the engine sump, but before filling with the new or you can add the new oil too and then turn the handles up to service position ?? Or it makes no difference even if you have added the new oil in the engine ?? Grazie once again and Ciao from the Italian Alps

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Giuseppe I would say drain the oil out and then tip it up. Leaving a snowblower in the service position could allow it to leak oil. I’ve seen it before on a machine that was in that position for a long time. Hope this helps and all is well my friend! 👍

@giuseppecasara1143 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear 👋👌❤

@williamhealey6862 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I normally changed my oil beginning of season but I think I’ll switch to doing it end of season based on that tip

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! Getting everything out at the end of the season is generally a good idea. Better than it sitting in there all summer long. Thanks for watching!

@steve8803 Жыл бұрын

@William Healey if you're changing the oil every year, no matter when you do it you are already doing better than the majority of people. I personally change mine before storage as well. I actually buy a new Honda snowblower every 5 years. The amount I get on the re-sale of my old one pays for 75% of the new one.

@williamhealey6862 Жыл бұрын

@@steve8803 that’s a great thought to sell after five years to get a new one. Mine is always garaged so it looks great even thou it’s 12 yrs old

@martindesmarais7158 2 жыл бұрын

Some peoples talk about drying cracking seals/gaskets if flushing gas, could it really happen or bullshit? Personally never had troubles with it and prefer to keep Stabil for the gas can...

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

I personally never saw this as an issue before but some one told me that this a problem for a specific kind of older blower! Can’t remember which but it was quite old so on a current model it’s no problem! 👍

@robertrichard9460 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! How can I protect the inside of the shoot from grit and sand from the plow trucks? I have to repaint every year!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering if you can put some of plastic covering over the inside. Thought I saw someone make something like that before. Thanks for watching!

@georgew4629 Жыл бұрын

Clean, non offensive comment. Funny

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Gotta keep it clean George! 👍 thanks for watching!

@clutch182 2 жыл бұрын

The ending was great. I was thinking that, you did all that then it will snow the next day. Hahaha

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Lol it does that every spring here. Never enough to need a snowblower. Just enough to make you mad. Thanks for watching Crazy!

@kevlizbobo 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tips. I need to do this to my Ariens this week so I can put it away.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

ROCK ON John! You’ll be all set for next season!

@allenschneider5546 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video, I bought a new snowblower 3 weeks ago so any tips will help me out. Thanks

@GarageGear 5 ай бұрын

Awesome my friend! Congrats on your purchase! Thanks for watching

@BigDaddysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna comment how you got her all tucked away, so its gonna snow again! then... 😂😂

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been doing that like every other day here lately. This week is supposed to warm up to the 50’s and 60’s. We’re minutes from mowing season!

@BigDaddysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear yea, can't wait!!

@ShihanmarkFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips as always - I'm in WNY too so maybe I'll wait another month lol!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks films! I think we’re about done! Or at least I am lol You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@jamesweber4938 Жыл бұрын

I store a motorcycle for 6 months here in Canada and the general consensus is to fill the gas tank. This prevents the steel gas tank from rusting inside but the recommendation for a snowblower is to drain the gas tank which also has a steel gas tank ? Which is best for a snowblower ? I always store the bike with non ethanol gas.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey James! I’ve always drained my gas tank bone dry for the summer months. About 6 months goes by each year. No rust inside. 10+ years doing this procedure with success! Worst case scenario if your tank is rusted, buy a new gas tank right? Thanks for watching!

@tg9754 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Your content has heled stenthen up my lawn. Thanks!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome TG! Thanks for watching!

@l337pwnage 2 жыл бұрын

I can summerize a snowblower: it's a device that aids in the removal of snow.

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA you win the comment of the day lol! Hilarious! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! Thanks for being an awesome fan!

@Bucky5068 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial. If the tank is full of gas can that be drained from carburetor plug?

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Snyder! Yes you can drain it all from the carburetor. Thanks for watching!

@josephnovotnak 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see more info about the Honda lawn mower!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Got some videos planned stay tuned! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@josephnovotnak 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Awsome! Your videos rock!!!!!!!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@josephnovotnak you ROCK Joseph! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@JFlynn-ef7hg 5 ай бұрын

why is the snowblower so hard to push unless I tip it back. Do you always have to tip it back before you push forward?

@GarageGear 4 ай бұрын

Hey JF. You shouldn’t have to! I would check your drive system underneath and the friction disc. Something must be up!

@anthonyrusso5442 2 жыл бұрын

Great job JB! Go Bills!

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Anthony! Go Bills! 👍👍

@rternowski 2 жыл бұрын

Another great tip is to remove the wheels and lube the shafts so they don't cease up

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Yep good tip Rob! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@edrodrigues5623 2 жыл бұрын

April 2nd and always a chance there will be more snow in Syracuse.. Not time to put it away yet..😒

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ed! Once mid March rolls around I’m pretty much done with my snowblower! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍

@TheEleatic Жыл бұрын

FM dj’s make the best instructional videos.

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

So do fitness instructors lol 👍😉

@jokermahem666 Жыл бұрын

Hello....I'm also from Buffalo...Hamburg to be exact...what are your thoughts on the Husqvarna top of the line snowblowers ??? Are they any good ??

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

Hey Joker! Awesome you’re from the area! Husqvarna makes a good machine! They use metal parts in the right spots. Not cheap plastic like some other brands. They’re a good pick! Thanks for watching and GO BILLS!!! 👍

@jokermahem666 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear What town in Buffalo do you live ?? Hamburg here

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@jokermahem666 I’m in Lancaster right near Salvatore’s! 👍

@jokermahem666 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear So you're near the Airport then ?

@GarageGear Жыл бұрын

@@jokermahem666 5 minutes away.👍

@js12278 2 жыл бұрын

If there’s more than half a tank of gas left in it, I’ll drain it and put it in the Deere tractor. Then I’ll run the blower until it stops. What’s the “active ingredient” of that Liquid Wrench product?? Seems more companies are recognizing the success of Fluid Film and making products of their own

@GarageGear 2 жыл бұрын

Hey JS! I’ll take a look at the van and see what the active ingredient is! Seems more oil based but I’ll get back to you! Thanks for watching another my friend!