HOW TO ADJUST SKID SHOES ON A SNOWBLOWER (Save A Scraper Blade)

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HOW TO ADJUST SKID SHOES ON A SNOWBLOWER (Save A Scraper Blade). Don't know how to ADJUST the SKID SHOES on your SNOWBLOWER? Watch and see how I set the SKID SHOES on my CRAFTSMAN Snowblower to the RIGHT HEIGHT for my DRIVEWAY with these easy STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS. I show you how to properly position them THE RIGHT WAY so you can make your snowblower last! But was this snowblower riding TOO LOW? LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!!
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@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Here is a LINK to the BLASTER SURFACE SHIELD used in this video! Thank you for supporting the channel! 👍 👉 amzn.to/3S7eteH

@dtom1145 5 месяцев назад

Be sure to inflate your tires to the proper pressure first so when the skids are adjusted the four contact points (the two tires and the two skid shoes) are in the same plane. You can check this by rocking the 7nit from the handles. I also replaced the skid shoe and scrapper bar hardware with stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts. Much easier to change in the future.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Good tips here Dtom! Thanks for sharing

@bigeyedave100 5 месяцев назад

What psi should I inflate my tracks to they don’t say 🤦‍♂️

@williamallen7836 5 месяцев назад

@@bigeyedave100 check the side of your tires. The max Psi should be printed in raised rubber. Depending on the size tires the max Psi will be different, but most 24 inch 2 stage snow blows range between 18 & 20 Psi.

@daledacar3650 5 месяцев назад

Another option that I’ve used in the past, never thought of using a couple of pencils, is a paint stir stick and if you don’t have one or a couple of pencils, you can get a stir stick from the hardware store for free. And the stir sticks are available in two sizes, just cut the stick in half so now you have the two spacers one for each side…. Thanks JB!!!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Mother good tip! Thanks for sharing Dale!

@PWbflo 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who uses the old pencil trick. It’s so simple and quick

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Can’t go wrong with it brother! Works great! Have an awesome weekend!

@gordbaker896 5 месяцев назад

A chunk of 3/8 or 1/2" plywood works. No need to clean to grade.

@mvg2x34 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Garage Gear! 12 inches of medium weight snow today and my 18 year old snowthrower with clean oil, a good spark plug, tight controls, sharp scraper, proper shear bolts, tight drive and auger belts, and even skid plates started and took care of the job!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

ROCK ON MVG! You’re set for the season!

@stevenjones3356 5 месяцев назад

Ive always set the scraper bar flat against the driveway, but I'll listen to you. I've reset it pencil height. I trust Garage Gear!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hey Steven your snowblower thanks you! 👍

@PainterD54 2 месяца назад

I use the pencil idea on my small 24" blower for my concrete driveway apron and sidewalks, and my gravel driveway blower is set at 1" because it's gravel and I don't like throwing rocks.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Good plan! 👍👍

@Joshua-sd1cb 5 месяцев назад

I was able to service my own snowblower for the first time thanks to your channel! Thank you!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Awesome Joshua! Money saved my friend. 👍

@jiriesatrash9965 4 месяца назад

Thank you , great explanation, better than the manual .

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

Appreciate the positive feedback jirie!

@mitchellalexander8759 5 месяцев назад

I work at an OPE Dealership in MI and I love your videos. They're educational and explained in such a way that I can explain it back to my customers. Thank you for that!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Awesome Mitchell! Glad you and your customers find these videos helpful!

@jazzcat7300 5 месяцев назад

Hey man, thanks for the info. I'm going to get an ariens 24" classic.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Awesome! You won’t regret it!

@richardkawucha1232 5 месяцев назад

I've used a pair of 1/8" thick fender washers to set my scraper.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Good plan!

@mattie3595 5 месяцев назад

Got my ArmorSkids yesterday in the courier. Awesome, overbuilt design. If you’re THAT guy…..you need to have them. Thx for turning me onto them JB.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You got it, Mattie! You’re smooth sailing now!

@chrispixx 5 месяцев назад

I put armor skids on my 24 year old craftsman 28-inch. With the normal smaller skids I was having problems with the bottom corners of the bucket bending. So far so good with the armor skids.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Yeah, small skids will lead to front end damage. Thanks for watching.

@edwintaber6465 5 месяцев назад

The Armor skids work well on grass surfaces. I had about 50 feet of grass to get to my shed and the armor skids saved the aggravation of fighting a bucking bronco snowblower. I have my machine set for 1/8 inch for the paved driveway and city sidewalk. On certain types of wet snow they will want to ski up. In this very rare situation I had to wiggle the machine. I would say that they are a very good investment. You still have to be smart in setting the scraper height.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this information with the community Edwin! 👍

@williamallen7836 5 месяцев назад

If you run into the front of the blower wanting to rise a lot, you can order a universal front weight kit that will help prevent this. The front end is pretty light without a weight kit.

@DCSPORTSTER 5 месяцев назад

Great tips on setting the skid plates on your snowblower. Here’s another tip that I do with the metal skid plates. I just weld two beads of weld on the bottom. When the weld wears down, I just re-weld. Your skid plates will now last as long as the blower.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Not a bad plan! 👍

@gordbaker896 5 месяцев назад

I bolted a 1x1" x6" long chamfered at each end 45° to the Skid Plate. Good for stone or hard driveway.

@demetriosa7646 5 месяцев назад

Great channel ❤

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Appreciate you Demetrios

@stevemlejnek7073 3 месяца назад

I use a wood yardstick as my lift rather than a couple pencils. Achieves a similar amount of lift.

@GarageGear 3 месяца назад

Rock On steve!

@andyslawncareandoutdooradv 5 месяцев назад

Finally got around 2" of snow just outside of chicago, looking at potentially a big snowstorm this upcoming tuesday. Gonna check the skid shoes on my craftsman dual stage before the storm hits!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Happy snowblowing!👍

@RealSuburbanCowboy 5 месяцев назад

A grinder will take those bolts right off. Thanks for posting this! As for the beefy skids, I just welded 1/4 steel to the bottom of my regular skids and BOOM, beefy skids.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Like where your head is at cowboy!

@flyjarrett 5 месяцев назад

I use paint stir sticks that you can get for free from your local hardware store to set the scraper blade gap.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Yep those work well! 👍

@smallblock412 5 месяцев назад

Thank goodness you mentioned the fluid film. I was about to have a panic attack 😂😂. And poor PowerSmart 🤣

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Yep no need to panic Smallblock! PowerSmart has some work to do! Lol! Have a good weekend bud!

@GeometryWars 5 месяцев назад

Very timely video. I will be adjusting mine in the morning

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

ROCK ON GeometryWars! Thanks for watching my friend!

@kencurtis228 5 месяцев назад

TY for Sharing

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You are so welcome, Ken! Thanks for checking out the channel!

@douglaslippertindy 5 месяцев назад

Woke up this morning to snow…but just a little. Not enough to fire up the 1985 7 HP 2-stage Simplicity. But…it’s ready to go when I need it. As always, thanks for your excellent videos, JB.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You got it Douglas! Thanks for watching

@paularamirez9057 5 месяцев назад

Newbie to using a snowblower. Living back in Maine after 20 years in the south. I greatly appreciate your channel.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Awesome, my friend! Thanks for watching and welcome back to the snow !

@cuffy69 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Antiseize on the bolts helps alot. One more thing about armor skid shoe is they a much heavier. Helps to keep the front down

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Right! The extra weight can help!

@rob_v_nj 5 месяцев назад

Solid advice.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Rob!

@Rebel9668 5 месяцев назад

I just finished making custom skids for mine using 1x3's and 1/8th inch thick x 2 inch wide aluminum flat stock. I cut the boards in a curve at the front and then bent the aluminum to match the curves. Bought new carriage bolts and fender washers at Ace along with lock washers and nuts as the fender washers will spread the load further out on the wood boards when tightened up. Mated the flat stock to the bottom of the boards with JB Weld. Painted the whole set up Ariens orange, lol. Seems to glide real well over the gravel now. Even if I had used the original skid shoes though, instead of coating the old bolts with fluid film I'd have just bought new bolts, nuts, etc. and then sprayed on the fluid film. I did figure out how to replace the hard plastic tires but that's going to have to wait until spring. I have to take the wheels off, grind out the 6 rivets on each wheel that hold them to the axle sleeves, split the rims, mount either new flat free tires, or use pneumatic tires and tubes and drill a hole for the valve stem, then bolt the split rims and axle sleeves back together and look for some tire chains that will fit. Wish me luck on that endeavor, lol.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Sounds like you got a good pan there rebel

@Broken_Arrow58 5 месяцев назад

Thanks to these videos, I'm no longer taking my Ariens for granted. Will check out those armor skids as recommended or maybe just flip the existing ones. Read the Bills' game was postponed due to Buffalo getting a foot of snow. A snow blower is practically mandatory there!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Oh yeah they’re Mandatory here! Lol. Thanks for watching broken arrow!

@vicrod74 5 месяцев назад

Had my snowblower for years and I never knew you can do that! 😂😂😂 thank you.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Knowledge is power my friend. Thanks for watching. Have a nice weekend!

@PainterD54 2 месяца назад

My old skid shoes just get some 1/4" flat stock welded to the bottom of them so they will pretty much last for the life of the unit. I set my sidewalk unit to 1/4" off the surface with a 1'4" piece of wooden trim to set the height f the skid shoes. My other larger unit is set a 1" off the surface because I have a class 5 gravel driveway so I don't get any rocks thru my blower.

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

Awesome thanks for sharing painter!

@josephs.7496 5 месяцев назад

Awesome recommendation on the armor skids. Just what I was looking for!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

They make some good ones! 👍

@RSole9999 5 месяцев назад

On my Ariens Deluxe SHO I found that aftermarket plastic skids cannot be tightened enough to prevent them from slipping upwards. The plastic crushes and then the snow blower quickly drops and scrapes the ground. I even added washers to spread the load of the tightening nuts to no avail. I ended up welding large strips of scrap steel (curved up at both ends) to the original Ariens skids and those work perfectly. Instead of pencils to set the gap , I used four paint stir-sticks, two thick under each side (my driveway is gravel).

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Great tips thanks for sharing sole!

@lylemorton8641 5 месяцев назад

I bought a used Ariens that had flat bar bolted to the bottom of the skids to act as “extenders” and prevented wear to the skids. Been seven years this winter and I will need to replace the flat bar but they have worked wonders.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

That’s pretty cool! Thanks for sharing lyle!

@The_Mace 5 месяцев назад

There goes that Powersmart endorsement deal.... 😆 Also, I'd like to see a video about the one-sided skid bending trick in the vise, if possible. Good content, JB!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Lol It’s cool I’ll still sleep at night mace! They didn’t reach out to me this year about snowblower videos…🤷‍♂️oh well… was it something I said??? I like that idea a lot actually! Like where your head is at!

@robertm7717 5 месяцев назад

My craftsman mentioned it in the manual states to use the spare shear pins one each under the scraper for smooth surfaces

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

If that’s what they call for go for it

@robertm7717 5 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear adjusted Friday during the snow storm here in NJ..

@Wagonman5900 5 месяцев назад

I found out about this six years ago when I started using my grandfather's snowblower. The skies were long gone and housing was worn all the way to the augers. I noticed at the end of last year that the skies are wearing out again. I was supposed to do my homework and buy those armor skids for it, but with hardly any snow, I keep forgetting.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Grab yourself a pair and you’ll be happy! 👍

@debreardon3975 5 месяцев назад

Hey Garage Gear Guy! Really like your helpful videos. Thought I’d share an idea that I came up with for my skids. I noticed from driving a tow motor that the forks are basically impervious to damage or wear…so I got a couple 1/4” thick pieces of case-hardened steel and welded them to my blower skid shoes. I’ve had them on for more than 11 years…NO wear showing and scraper blade is still like brand new! When there’s typical wear you have to ‘re-adjust’ the height level occasionally, and your blade is prone to wear as well…..not a problem anymore! Case hardened steel just doesn’t wear down easily….11 years and counting!😁👍

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

11 years is pretty good 👍 thanks for sharing

@Jim12291958 5 месяцев назад

Good video, thanks. I just ordered a pair of the ARMORskids. I'm tired of the plastic ones wearing out after a couple of seasons.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Those will last you for many years!

@jerryq1000 5 месяцев назад

Great stuff!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Jerry!

@ecttreker9816 5 месяцев назад

👍👍 great advice

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Appreciate you ECT! Have a good weekend

@michaelotoole1807 4 месяца назад

i raised my snow blower blade from 1/8 inch to about 1/4 inch. it worked well but after 20 years of throwing snow the 2 weld points underside of the chute fatiuge cracked from the snow packing into the bucket and flexing the front end down into the ground. maybe i was to aggressive in charging into the snow pack at the end of the driveway. anyhoo i disassembled the bucket drilled out the ends of the fatiuge cracks brought it to a welder and for 30 bucks he did a fine job welding it back up and put a nice thick metal bead grinded clean for repaint. now all i need is the snow......

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

Awesome my friend! Glad you got it back into shape! Happy snowblowing!

@diverm2371 5 месяцев назад

Could you do a full video on adjusting the scraper blade firstly, then adjusting each skid plate. Not sure. If we have this correct. Thanks

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

I’ll see what can do! What kind of snowblower do you have?

@diverm2371 5 месяцев назад

SNOWBLOWER YB6770 - 26″ 2-Stage Snow Blower wDashboard Did you ever hear of this one ?

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

@@diverm2371 hey diver I’ve seen them before. Scraper blades vary from model to model. Not sure if there is any adjustment room on this one. Some have slots and some have just a bolt hole. Either way set it as low as you can go. 👍

@KJ-rm3je 5 месяцев назад

Was looking for this! Thank you!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Awesome my friend! You’re good to go now! 👍

@allenthomas2739 5 месяцев назад

Cheers from Abbotsford British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Allen! Have a good weekend!

@rayschoch5882 5 месяцев назад

That's a little more clearance for the scraper than I like. I use a 1/8"-thick flat aluminum bar to accomplish the same thing as in the video - scraper not quite touching the surface. I've had the snow blower 10 years, replaced the scraper this year.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing ray

@TecumsehRulesbcserk 5 месяцев назад

We finally got some big snow this weekend JB! So much that nearly every neighbor was out using their snowblowers like me. In fact, one of my neighbors was using a Kubota tractor to get his driveway cleared.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Lucky you my friend! Only got about an inch here! How many inches of snow did you get?

@kencurtis228 5 месяцев назад

I'm Ken Curtis.

@JohnCardillo 5 месяцев назад

Perfect timing JB - I have new composite shoes for my asphalt driveway to install.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You’re ready to install them now John! Have a good weekend bud!

@waltwhite1646 5 месяцев назад

Happy New Year JB from Rochester,ny (just started to snow )6pm - another great video ! Possibly a video for near future for replacing the snowblower scraper blade for 30 yr old rusted-dented MTD and maybe place to find a replacement ! Keep Up the good work that You support us with ! Go Bills !

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

That’s a good idea. I have been thinking about replacing the scraper bar on my Craftsman. Thanks for being a cool fan. Patiently waiting for the snow over here. Go Bills!

@MrMattDat 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Very practical advice!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You got it Matt! Thanks for watching bud!

@mikeswink1031 5 месяцев назад

I love your choice of poly skids . They should last longer and make turning easier

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

They last! Thanks for watching mike!

@TheLawnLover 5 месяцев назад

I'm just here watching snowblower videos since it won't snow in NE Indiana 😂

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Ran out of things to tinker with in the garage?

@TheLawnLover 5 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear Accessorizing the new mower waiting for snow!

@brianstetter4612 5 месяцев назад

Good information!👍🏼

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Brian!

@brianstetter4612 5 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear Love taking care of my machines as well. 👍🏼

@paulmysliborski4832 5 месяцев назад

Armor skids are a must. I actually ordered my last pair through Home Depot. And at the same price as the A.S. website. 😊

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Awesome Paul! How was the fit? Heard ordering them from Home Depot doesnt always workout so well and they won’t fit.wonder if they’re sending the wrong pair? Have a great weekend bud!

@paulmysliborski4832 5 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear Mine fit perfectly.😎 Keep on rocking, JB!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

@@paulmysliborski4832 thanks for letting me know bud!

@f62darkstar 5 месяцев назад

supposed to get 8 to 10 inches snow today....first real snow in 2 years.... finally get to try out my old track drive I restored 2 summers ago...fingers crossed we get it.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Fingers crossed for you Louie! Let me know how she runs!

@f62darkstar 5 месяцев назад

Will do@@GarageGear

@f62darkstar 5 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear today was a bust...only got like 3 inches and it switched to sleet/freezing rain...just my luck 😢

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

@@f62darkstar you’ll get more at some point👍

@SpaceCadet4Jesus 5 месяцев назад

I replaced the dragging skid pads with rolling wheels and adjust the blade height with a long wooden flat ruler. I haven't had a standard No. 2 pencil in the house for years, let alone two of them. You must be rich.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hahaha I guess just lucky lol! Good plan with those rolling wheels! Bet they work well! What’s the plan for the weekend?

@SpaceCadet4Jesus 5 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear Work repairing computers, clean up the house a little and find a little free time. You? Minnesota vs. Lions tomorrow.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

@@SpaceCadet4Jesus kinda cold here. Editing videos and maybe cleaning up the garage a little bit. It’s a mess behind the camera lol!

@apexiumim2741 5 месяцев назад

Had 25cm heavy snow this past Tuesday then rained for 6 hours. Ahh.. the perfect test… I’d say 50/50 snow and water mix. My Ariens Platinum SHO blasted through that stuff throwing it at least 20’. Ya, no need for impeller mod at this point. My neighbor has a new Yamaha on tracks… his chute clogged constantly. Not saying it’s a bad machine… it’s just not the King of Snow! 😂 Expecting the exact weather starting tonight into Sunday morning only a bit more snow. Calling for 30-35cm. Fun stuff!! Looks like an awesome snow game this Sunday to boot… Go Bills!!!!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing Apex! Should be a fun weekend with all this snow coming! Big plans for all the machines! Big game this weekend! Have an awesome weekend bud!

@jlbfd9389 5 месяцев назад

Great info jb. Thanks bud!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You got it my friend! Thanks for watching 👍👍

@timpmuldoon736 5 месяцев назад

JB .. Big Snow ❄️ Storm coming to Chicago 1-9 -24 thru 11th … & 2 more behind this 1 New Ariens all set ready to go I swap out factory skid for Hard Poly Shoes gave her test run & I have tires@ 18psi..👍🏼 My wife told me I’m like a little kid @ Christmas waiting for Storm..😂

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hahahaha I’m the same way and the garage gal says the same thing lol! You’re ready to go!

@SVW1976 5 месяцев назад

I used 2 quarters on each side to adjust. Probably a little too much considering my driveway has a couple rough transitions but i want all the snow removed 😂

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing SVW! 👍

@richardt.953 5 месяцев назад

Why not installed the skid shoes on the most forward position of the auger housing to better protect the bottom edges of the auger housing when/if in contact with an uneven (step up) sidewalks...?

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Some skids allow you to set them all the way forward. They only have one setting. Thanks for watching.

@robertknight4672 5 месяцев назад

For people that want to clear down to the ground I would suggest keeping a single stage snow blower in addition to their two-stage machine. Clear the bulk of the snow with the two stage then follow through with the single stage machine to get down to the ground. So if you have space in your garage that might be something to consider.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Good tip Robert!

@BillVerstege 5 месяцев назад

I also use the single stage for when it's a 2 or less snowfall. The two stage is reserved for 3 inch or more snows, and the end of the driveway to clean up the mess the plows leave.

@garypic4083 5 месяцев назад

New subscriber here love your Channel you're a big help appreciate it much

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Welcome to the tribe Gary! Appreciate the positive feedback!

@pitbull4029 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for tips,my question are chains always needed.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hey Pitbull! No but only if you have good tires! Xtracs are some really good tires like the ones here on this snowblower!

@fromex2lsturbo 5 месяцев назад

Here is northern new york, got a panic call from my neighbor, couldn’t get his 1yo snowblower to fire, could I help? Quick undo of bowl bolt out came a stream of piss! Cleaned out bowl, reinstalled, fire in the hole! He was amazed! Got a bottle of liquor out of the deal! Thanks for all the info JB!! 🤘

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hahaha awesome bud! Knowledge is power my friend! Good work!

@georgedrake1430 5 месяцев назад

Still have grass up here near ottawa

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Pretty dry across most of the US too! Hopefully we get to use them soon! Have a good weekend George!

@Adrenergic22 5 месяцев назад

Awesome tips. I have an Ariens compact 24. My skid shoe bolts were rusted and when I went to flip one of them, the bolt actually stripped/deformed the auger housing so the hole is no longer square. I ended up having to saw the bolt off. Any tips on how to secure the skid with a deformed housing hole? I’m thinking a simple nut and bolt of a similar diameter as the stock one?

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

I would just put a new bolt in and do your best to tighten it down. The new bolt doesn’t have to have a round head. Could be a hex bolt

@Rob-ob3sh 5 месяцев назад

Good video JD.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Rob! 👍👍

@jaybooth4815 5 месяцев назад

That pencil trick is a great tip JB! I gotta get those Armor skid plates for my JD snowblower. How’s that garage heater working out? Have a great weekend my friend. GO BILLS!!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You got it Jay! Those skids are the best! They take bumps like a champ! The heater is pumping as we speak! Heating her up so I can film out there! Have an awesome weekend as well my friend! Go Bills!

@jaybooth4815 5 месяцев назад

I'll text you with some questions I have on those Armorskids. If that's ok?

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

@@jaybooth4815 totally cool my friend👍

@liljoeii6091 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video thank you for the video

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@rk22cc 5 месяцев назад

Good tip

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@BigDaddysGarage 5 месяцев назад

That's a great technique!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Flint! Any snow by you my friend?

@BigDaddysGarage 5 месяцев назад

Nothing measurable. 👏@@GarageGear

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

@@BigDaddysGarage pretty much the same here. Got 3 inches the other day. Already melted away.

@lanceb940 5 месяцев назад

Another thing you can use, two paint sticks on each side

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

That works too! Thanks for sharing

@craignehring 5 месяцев назад

Subscribed.... Now how do I keep my friction wheel dry... the cover needs to be replaced, cheap plastic I should have bought an Ariens

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Welcome to the tribe craig! I would check out a new cover! That will help!

@outdoorstuff3325 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video I never really thought about how far off the ground the snowblower should be. The metal sides where the plastic feet go on are bent on my snowblower. I remember seeing one of your videos on how to fix that. But I can't find it. Can you please send me a link if you still have that video?

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hey outdoorstuff! Here is the link I think you’re looking for! I’ll have a short coming out soon this too! HOW TO FIX & REPAIR BENT SNOWBLOWER AUGER HOUSING SKID SHOE CASTER FRAMES ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MWmxqhn8fSM.html

@b-ill-y 5 месяцев назад

Just did this, most paint sticks are 1/8" thick!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Yep those work well too

@James-blond007 4 месяца назад

Hey JB! I’m in Amherst, have a Cub Cadet 26HD3X needs the belts done and probably some adjusting. It’s about 9 years old and original parts. Let me know if you’d be interested in doing a video on it?! I cud help of course I’m pretty handy although never done belts. Lmk love the channel thx!! 😀💪🏽👍🏽

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

Hey James blond! Cool that you’re close by! I have plenty of work going on in the garage at the moment! Perhaps I could do a video on changing them perhaps! Stay tuned! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@icculus 4 месяца назад

I have a somewhat rough asphalt driveway and set the scraper slightly up (used cardboard to set the height). However, it leaves a thin layer of snow/slush behind that turns to ice. I can’t imagine having the scraper even 1/4” or 1” off the driveway. Is there some trick or something I’m doing wrong in that it doesn’t leave a more clean surface? (Like I see on some of my neighbors driveways and sidewalks after they snowblow) Thanks!

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

Hey ic! Even at a quarter inch mine leaves a thin layer behind. If it’s done snowing I’ll just catch that layer with a wide shovel if need be to prevent icing. That thin layer usually melts away pretty quick if the temps are right too.

@icculus 4 месяца назад

@@GarageGear Thanks for the quick reply! I wasn’t sure if it was just me, but hitting it with the shovel sounds like it makes sense. Appreciate the advice and all the vids.

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

@@icculus you got it my friend!

@hmdwn 5 месяцев назад

I use a sliver of cardboard... seems to work fine.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

That works too! Thanks for sharing

@electroddxful 5 месяцев назад

Check mine today and it good to go. The snow it’s on the way here now. 🥶🥶🥶🥶

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You’re ready, Ray! Let me know how much you guys get. Have a blessed weekend.

@charlesfelice8383 5 месяцев назад

JB, great video. Question for you regarding the Armor Skids that are on the Ariens snow thrower that is shown in your video: Is the skid an Armor Pro Series skid or an Armor ProXT Series Skid (extra tall)? I have an Ariens snow thrower and am determining which Armor Skid to order for my Ariens Deluxe 24 Platinum machine. Thanks in advance for answering my question.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hey Charles I ordered mine many years ago before they had different categories. They only had one kind at the time. I would recommend picking the one with the thickest amount of metal to glide on. They’ll last you forever. 👍

@bror8228 5 месяцев назад

If you have gravel drive way and it´s not totally frozen you gonna get big problems with gravel no matter how you adjust the skid shoes...

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Gravel is tough on snowblowers for sure

@hanchigo2355 5 месяцев назад

How do the Armor skids do with Ariens auto turn? I heard that poly skids really help in that regard if its an issue for you, and am curious.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

No issues on mine. It has been running smooth. Thanks for watching.

@lbrumleve 5 месяцев назад

Sweet 🍻

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching lbrum

@woodlandburl6648 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Keep them coming. Please.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You got it burl!

@SoleEpiphany 5 месяцев назад

I’ve always used paint stir sticks

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Yep those work too!

@cellowiz23 5 месяцев назад

Great videos.One question. My snow blower( Craftsman 22-inch two stages) does not have a bottom cover . Is it going to damage gears and other components? Thanks

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hey cello! You can usually find one cheap online! Snow will find a way in somehow! Usually backing it up onto some snow or something! Parts inside could rust up and give you trouble down the road!

@High61Way 5 месяцев назад

pennsylvania and the I 95 corridor will get snow today ! gentlemen start your engines !

@apexiumim2741 5 месяцев назад

Tips and tricks avoiding Skid Row LA… oh wait… wrong skid, my bad! Go Bills!!!!!

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hahaha oh man I totally should have ran with that lol! Woulda been awesome! Have an awesome weekend apex! GO BILLS!

@apexiumim2741 5 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear That and some tunes from Skid Row 😂😂😂… oh well, next time!

@mikeg6311 5 месяцев назад

Do you have to disengage the spark plug when moving the blade?

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You could to be on the safe side.

@mikekappler9462 5 месяцев назад

Great video as always. Ive got the same machine, craftsman 247.889571 that im having an issue with. The whole barrel/auger system seems crooked. No matter what I try to adjust I cant get it to sit squarely on the ground. Its almost like the auger head is clocked wrong to the motor. Ive searched everywhere for a solution with no results. Seems to be a common issue though. I can literally push down on the right side grip and the left rear wheel lifts even with both skid plates leveled...🤦🏽‍♂️ Any ideas would be appreciated sir!! BTW, ill be modding my TM a little more thanks to you too..😬🤘🏼

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks mike! Check to see where your auger housing and wheel housing split. Sounds like something isn’t lined up right under that belt cover. Maybe the two halves weren’t mounted together correctly? Check under that belt cover and look down to see if things are equal on each side. Let me know what you find

@Artburg 5 месяцев назад

How you ever tried the skids with the rollers?? I put a set on last fall but no snow last or this year as of yet.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

I saw a rusty set on a very old snowblower but never tried them personally. I’m sure they are better made now. I would like to get a pair.

@randomrazr 5 месяцев назад

does factory height normally adequate for ashpat / concrete

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hey random! I would not count factory height for anything. Usually these snowblowers are assembled quickly by an underpaid big box store employee. Best to give it a look.

@dicko-200 5 месяцев назад

the scraper will might miss a few small bumps but the skids will still hit the obstructions and cause you to stop and lift over the bump

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing

@puregibberish 5 месяцев назад

Fan of your channel, has helped a ton - I have an older Toro 622 Power Throw, yesterday after some light use I did the normal care, set it up to melt the snow off the auger by propping it up on a 2x4 over a big plastic tray I have to catch the water. Came back today to move it and found some gas on the floor next to the machine, upon closer inspection there seems to be a leak on the gas tank seam (separating the top and bottom half of the tank) - any advice on fixing this? Finding lots of horror stories, and not getting much confidence from reviews for replacement parts for Tecumseh saying their tanks appear to leak a lot from this seam.

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

You might be able to find a spare gas tank that you can modify to fit. It wouldn’t be perfect but it would do.