We have all been in a situation when we purchase a major piece of equipment and forget to ask a simple question about its operation. We get home and have to figure it out on our own. You may have just bought a snowblower and forgot to ask about the type of fuel to use …
Snowblowers
You have many choices for snow removal including the use of a snowblower. Big questions when determining which snowblower to buy are how well it will work and whether it will damage your driveway. Snowblowers can damage concrete, asphalt, stone, and gravel driveways. Damage can be minimized by using the correct type of snowblower, replacing …
So you got in a hurry and added too much oil to your snowblower engine. No big deal right? Wrong. The manufacturer provides a recommended amount of oil needed for your engine. So why add more than that? If you find yourself doing this, this could happen to your engine. Too much oil in your …
You just realized you forgot to change the engine oil in your snowblower. Now you want to know what damage can happen to your engine. I have seen many failed engines in snowblowers due to running dirty oil. If you don’t change the oil in your snowblower, the oil becomes very dirty and breaks down. …
Sometimes do-it-yourself repairs can be well worth the time and effort. You may want to tackle trying to start your snowblower when it will not start. Many believe the best simple fix is to use starter fluid on your snowblower, but we highly recommend using carburetor cleaner to minimize long-term damage. We advise using this …
When winter starts knocking on the door, every homeowner knows the headache of breaking out the snow equipment and getting it ready for the season, especially the snowblower. But many are left scratching their heads at the gas pump because they aren’t sure what type of gas their snowblower is supposed to use! Snowblowers with …
You’ve probably been stuck trying to start your snowblower the following mowing season only to find out it won’t start. A big culprit to snowblower not starting after sitting a while is stale gasoline. Gasoline does not have a long shelf life and needs to be used within 30 days unless you add a fuel …
You may be seeing small puddles of gas collect on your garage floor or maybe you just have a strong fuel odor lingering. Either way, it can be frustrating trying to find the cause of the fuel leak. Your snowblower may be leaking gas because of problems with your carburetor including a stuck float, bad …
It’s that time of year again when you work hard to keep your driveway and sidewalk clean by removing snow. Nothing is more frustrating than being in the middle of your snow-blowing project when your snowblower dies. Getting your snowblower running again is crucial when you’re in the middle of a snowstorm. Without your snowblower, …