Any tips or tricks to get it running again myself, or do I have to take it in for service? A: Like all motorized equipment, snow blowers require periodic maintenance in order to operate efficiently. While virtually all snow blowers feature the same components—valves, filters, gas tanks, carburetors, fuel lines, and switches—their configurations vary by brand, so the manual will help you locate and identify them.
Since your snow blower has sat idle for months, the gas could easily have developed gummy residue, which can make starting the machine difficult. Siphon out the old stuff with a small siphon pump, and follow these steps for how to dispose of the gasoline. Then, fill the tank with fresh gas and try starting it again.
To dissolve it, try adding fuel stabilizer view example on Amazon , a gasoline treatment product that helps liquefy residue. Gas engines are often slower to start in cold weather precisely when you need your blower! First, prime the engine by pressing the flexible primer bulb, a small rubber or silicone bulb located on your snow blower near the carburetor, three to five times.
This will force a small amount of fuel into the carburetor where it can more easily ignite. Immediately after priming, try to start the blower. Three things must be present in order for your snow blower to run correctly: fresh fuel, the proper amount of compression in the engine, and a spark to ignite the fuel. If your machine refuses to start up properly, cleaning or, if necessary, replacing its spark plugs could do the trick.
This article is for troubleshooting a gas-powered snow blower. But, if you are having trouble with an electric unit, we have a separate article for electric snow blower starting issues. Old fuel causes carburetor problems.
Likewise, a snow blower left uncovered in the elements may have water mixed in. In both cases, drain the spoiled fuel and dispose of it safely. If low or old and watery fuel is not your issue, check to make sure that all of your blower switches, including the fuel shutoff valves as well as any safety keys your model may have, are in the correct positions and in working order with no visible damage.
Cold weather operation requires adequate engine warm-up time and proper use of a choke and throttle to get fuel where it is needed without flooding the engine. Furthermore, checking your spark plug is another good practice as they may gum up quickly.
If your spark plug is wet when you remove it, you have flooded the engine and will need some of that excess fuel to dissipate before moving forward. Be sure to check the gap size as well as to look for cracks in the porcelain.
That said, most spark plugs are easy and affordable to replace. Whether you have a single-stage or dual-stage blower, the first thing you should check is ice buildup within the interior parts of your blower. Regular cold weather use and above-freezing garage storage can cause a series of melts and freezes that initiate a buildup of ice and keep the auger from turning.
If this is the case, it is an easy fix most of the time. The most common problem with augers is when the shear pins break or become otherwise compromised due to excessive strain and pressure from regular use. In addition, the bearings may also go bad over time. United States. New Zealand. Latin America. Push Mower Engines. Riding Mower Engines.
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