Maintenance Tips For Snow Blower

People who live in an area where snowfall is plentiful most likely agree that snow blowers are their most valuable piece of equipment, next to their cars, of course.

They would much rather spend a little time with a snow blower than hours with a shovel digging out the driveway. If it is properly taken care of you should be able to get several winter seasons out of it.

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Your winter snow blower requires regular servicing, just as any summer electric lawnmower, ride on mowers, push mower or lawn mower racing would, to ensure that it will continue to perform when you need it the most. You need to make sure that the tires have adequate pressure and tread.

If chains are used, then check their condition and store them in a convenient location. It is also a good idea to regularly check the rubber on the auger, as the space between it and the housing should be less than the width of a finger. If it is more, then it is time to replace the rubber.

Check the owner’s manual on how to perform different types of maintenance, what safety guidelines you should follow and how to find dealer repair information. Be sure to check the snow blowers scrape bar condition by laying it on its side and checking for worn spots.

Replace the part before it becomes too worn out, as this will lessen the chance of damaging the housing, which could result in expensive repairs. It is also suggested that you check all of the snow blowers bolts, belts and other moving parts before they become worn out.

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If you have a two cylinder (or two strokes) engine, which uses a mixture of oil and gas, then you will need to replace the spark plug periodically. If you have a 4 cylinder engine snow blower, just as with a lawnmower engine, and if it has separate oil and gas requirements, then you will need to change the filter, oil and spark plug.

Ideally, you need to check the oil levels every time you use your snow blower; keeping a decent supply of oil on hand to be used when necessary.

In order for your snow blower to continue to work in top condition there are a few maintenance chores that can help extend the life of your machine. Be sure to start every season with fresh gasoline by siphoning off the old gas and filling with new fuel to help the parts continue to function properly.

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Lubing the chassis and drive on snow blower extends the life of the product. However, if you have a stage 2 snow blower, then check the owner’s manual to find exactly what lubrication should be used.

If you add a little methanol throughout the season it will help to keep the carburetor from freezing. Also, siphon off the old gas at the end of the season and fill with fresh gas the following winter to keep the parts working properly.