Maintain Your Snowblower
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Regular maintenance is essential for your snowblower. You do not want to be stuck with a driveway full of snow and a snowblower that isn’t working because you neglected the maintenance. Check over your snowblower at least before the first snowfall and before you store it for the summer months. If you do your maintenance before the snow arrives you’ll have time to go out and buy any replacements.
Blow up the tires if necessary or replace them if worn. Put on the tire chains if you have them, ready for the first use of the winter.
Next check all over the machine for any loose bolts or other moving parts and tighten. Then remove belts and make sure they are not worn. Replace if neccssary.
Check the scraper bar by turning the machine on its side. Replace it if it is worn as neglecting to do this will lead to damage to the housing. The bar needs replacing with use so it’s a good idea to check it throughout the winter if you use the snowblower regularly.Now check the rubber on the auger and rubber panels for wear. See if you can put your finger between the auger and the rubber. If you can it needs replacing. A worn rubber will have a detrimental affect on the performance of your snowblower.
For two cylinder engine you’ll just need to check and replace the spark plug. It’s a good idea to replace it once a year anyway to give you trouble free starting all winter. There’s nothing worse than a driveway full of snow and a snowblower that refuses to start because the spark plug is corroded.
For a four cylinder engine you’ll also need to change the oil and filter regularly. The correct oil will be documented in the manual but most use a 5W30 engine oil.
Lubricate the chassis and drive. For a two stage snowblower lubricate the gear box. Siphon off any gas left in the tank from last year and replace with fresh. To avoid icing of the carburetor or condensation in the tank add some methanol to the fuel.
With proper maintenance you can be sure of a long life for your snowblower and trouble free operation all the winter.
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