SUMMERIZE YOUR SNOWBLOWER - How To Store Your Snowblower Properly For The Summer.

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SUMMERIZE YOUR SNOWBLOWER! HOW TO STORE YOUR SNOWBLOWER PROPERLY FOR THE SUMMER. Follow these simple steps to ensure that your snowblower will start right up next winter. These instructions will work for just about any make or model snowblower. Feel free to leave a comment below. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. Thanks for watching!
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@theodorerobb180 3 года назад

In the Navy we call this PMS Preventive Maintenance Schedule. Great Job.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Theodore! Always better to be proactive rather than reactive! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@DoDgeSwaG Год назад

PMCS - Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services for us in the Army. Every Monday is motor pool day Army wide where we do PMCS on all the HMMWV:Humvees, 5 tons, 10 tons, trailers, etc. it’s basically to keep the vehicles running since they do a lot of sitting until they get used for a convoy, training mission or deployment, and to catch any issues before they happen or before they progress. I spent a great deal of time in the Army so now it’s a part of me, I do PMCS on my lawn equipment, snow blower, generator, etc. and I never have trouble starting my equipment right up.

@waisinsaaf5966 4 месяца назад

man thats some dedication to the machine!

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

I like to make them last

@Djenson617 4 месяца назад

My mom bought an Ariens ST824 back in 1993, it doesn't ask questions, starts every time. I took your advice and prop up the blade after every use. Has minimal rust on the corners. It's 30 years old and looks 10. I love your passion for Ariens snow blowers!

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

Appreciate you D! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@CDLNEPA 3 года назад

Thanks for all the tips you have shared in your snowblower videos. I am used to winterizing, but have never thought of summerizing until I bought a snowblower this winter

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Oh yeah! These little steps go a long way! Give ‘em a shot and let me know how it goes! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@Lightride65 3 года назад

Yes, Very, very thorough!! Small details are so IMPORTANT!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Incredibly important! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@twilson377 Год назад

Love your videos! Everytime I have a maintenance question or curious how to preserve the life of my machines, you're able to explain it so simply. You've saved me a ton of money. Thank you so much for helping us non-mechanical people. Haha

@GarageGear Год назад

That’s exactly what this channel is here for Thayne! Thanks for being a cool fan!👍

@vincentgregory8070 2 года назад

Always good to have your old catalogs of videos for reference. 👍

@GarageGear 2 года назад

They’ll be handy for years to come and they ain’t going nowhere!👍

@TheRealJohnJ10 3 года назад

Love your content. Detailed and to the point. So many other guys wanna tell you about their day before the actual Video.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Hey John, no fluff here in these videos! Pretty straight forward on this channel! Thanks for watching!

@danielkirk7240 2 года назад

Garage Gear I’m new to owning a snowblower and am very thankful you started this channel. I’ve learned so much from just a few videos. Thanks!

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Awesome to hear Daniel! Knowledge is power and I’m more than happy to share it! Thanks for watching my friend!

@tonyd1149 2 года назад

Thank you for making & posting this video. All good tips on the storage prep.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

No problem Tony! Glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for watching! 👍

@gregdoh Год назад

Bought a Toro 2 stage 2 years ago. I watched your video at the end of the winter last year and again this year. I think by next year I'll have it all memorized. Thank you!

@GarageGear Год назад

Awesome Gregdoh! You’ll have the best running machine on the block! Thanks for watching and for being a a cool fan!

@GAZ1DAN 3 года назад

Best Video I’ve seen for a very long time. Thank you for the very clear and very simple storage instructions. Saved your video for future ‘Summer-izing of my Snowblower’. You have a new loyal subscriber 👍🏻

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Gary! I appreciate the positive feedback! 👍

@billchristopher8774 3 года назад

Excellent video. Your attention to detail is greatly appreciated.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

You got it Bill! Thanks for watching my friend! 👍

@johncrosby8054 3 года назад

Thanks for the heads-up.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

👍you got it John!!! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@hollyolmstead6088 3 года назад

most helpful video regarding summer storage. Thank you

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Glad you found this video helpful Holly! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@isasakiri3679 3 года назад

Perfect video, very well explained. I appreciate it!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

You got it Isa! 👍 thanks for checking out my channel!

@carminedestefanis2964 3 года назад

Just purchased the new Ariens Deluxe 28”. Thanks for making this video your preventive maintenance is thorough and I will follow your steps closely. Go Rambo!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Hey Carmine, you my friend made a smart purchase. They are great snowblowers! Have fun! And thanks for watching!

@georgecamero7888 3 года назад

What a great video. I just bought a new snowblower and will do this each year to make it last.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Your snowblower will thank you! Thanks for checking out my channel!👍

@barrybebenek8691 3 года назад

Nice work and useful tips. Cheers. 🇨🇦👍🏼

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Preventative maintenance is key! Thanks for watching Barry! 👍

@spiderman0863 3 года назад

Excellent presentation!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Not every day does the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man leave a comment on my videos lol! Thanks for checking out my channel!👍

@Nick-zo1zy 3 года назад

Excellent tips. Thank you sir!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Nick! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@ahwayzcool4630 3 года назад

Nice! This is just what I needed. Just bought a 2 stage 208cc snowblower from Lowes a few days ago. Now I know how to properly summerize it during the Summer. Gonna add this to my favorites list.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

There ya go! Do these steps and watch how easy it is to start in the winter next year! Enjoy using your new snowblower!

@ahwayzcool4630 3 года назад

@@GarageGear thanks man! 👍

@GarageGear 3 года назад

@@ahwayzcool4630 you got it!

@Avanta751 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the share, Great Job!!!

@GarageGear 10 месяцев назад

You got it! Thanks for watching!

@Thatdavemarsh 3 года назад

Great video. Nicely done. Thanks.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Dave! Storing your snowblower soon?

@yanxia5701 2 года назад

Review this video year when I do the maintence job. Thank you very much! Super helpful.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Awesome Yan! Thanks for watching my friend!

@aaronneff2488 2 года назад

GREAT VIDEO!!!! Getting ready to buy an Ariens and wanted an idea of the long term maintenance and this was PERFECT!!!! Thank you.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Aaron! Ariens makes a great snowblower that is relatively easy to work on. Thanks for checking out my channel!

@worldmatrix2315 2 года назад

Great video!!!! Well done!! Thanks for the extra tips👍👍👍

@GarageGear 2 года назад

You got it Matrix! Thanks for watching!

@johnb7490 2 года назад

Very informative, got a lot of useful info. Thanks

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Glad you found this video helpful John! Thanks for watching!

@whitieinvermont 4 года назад

Thanks JB.

@GarageGear 4 года назад

Whitie in Vermont you got it Whitie!

@UltraD52 3 года назад

very helpful. Thanks

@GarageGear 3 года назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for checking out my channel!👍

@Two_Buck 3 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Two Buck Chuck! Have fun summer-izing your snowblower!

@tonyincretolli849 3 года назад

Good thorough job! Thanks.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Tony! I appreciate it! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@andreslarralde21 3 года назад

Great video very detailed thank you

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Hey thanks for watching and I’m glad you got something out of it Andres! 👍

@larrymorris5057 3 года назад

The neighbors gotta love this!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Larry Morris the neighbors and I are still on speaking terms lol!

@crusheverything4449 2 года назад

Another great video! I appreciate your efforts, man! Thank you!!

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Thanks for the positive feedback Crush! You ROCK! 👍

@Ivan-zh8mh 3 года назад

Good video on basic maintenance. My PM routine includes checking the belts for wear/fraying before putting it to bed for the summer and always keep a spare set on hand. I also use a turkey baster to remove most of the gas from the tank so it doesn't run very long before it runs dry.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Good tips here! I check my belts once or twice a season so that’s why I didn’t include that in this clip. Thanks for checking out my channel!

@charlesbyers6911 3 года назад

Turkey baster is brilliant!

@DougTreff 2 года назад

If you have a full tank, the turkey baster method can still be tedious. I bought a battery powered pump called a TeraPump that I use to remove gas from my tank. Saves a lot of time - and I can re-use the winter gas when I start up my lawn tractor in the spring. The pump costs about $30 but I use it to transfer fuel in and out of all my power equipment, assuring that when it's laid up, the tank is always empty.

@stephenjenkins3364 Месяц назад

Very thorough.

@GarageGear Месяц назад

Thanks for watching Stephen!

@JackDaniels-cj2ko 3 года назад

Nice thorough overview...

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks conquest! Thanks for checking out my channel!!

@Scott_MS 3 года назад

thx for the info....i bought a new snowblower this winter...i’ll be doing that same maintenance this spring....

@GarageGear 3 года назад

It’s a good plan and your snowblower will thank you! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍

@derrickewing99 2 года назад

Awesome I just purchased one now I know what to do I appreciate it.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

No problem my friend! Thanks for watching Derrick! 👍

@gianniverri Год назад

Very good maintenance job. Thank you I learn a lot from you

@GarageGear Год назад

Hey Gianni! Appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks for watching! 👍

@adriantomlin2902 3 года назад

Good vid!! I m getting ready to start my big Craftsman snowblower in a few days. Gonna do some of the stuff you showed. Doin some because a few of the things you showed I already do! Lol! Very detailed and to the point.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Adrian! I appreciate the positive feedback! I got plenty more content here on the channel! Be sure to check it out! Thanks for watching!

@adriantomlin2902 3 года назад

@@GarageGear no worries brother. I just serviced it today. Plus did a few of the tips on it that you showed on this vid!! Thanks again!!

@danieldaemicke6904 3 года назад

Great video I’m going to do this in spring

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Awesome! You’ll be happy you did! Let me know how it goes for ya! 👍

@patelfamily7178 3 года назад

Nicely done. 👌

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for checking out my channel Patel Family!

@donjohnson3701 3 года назад

Great video. I clean the friction disc with a 3M scrub pad and brake cleaner The rubber from the drive builds up after a few seasons.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@andreyv1 3 года назад

Very thorough and well made video. Thanks

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Andrew! I appreciate it! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@michaeldambrosio5421 3 года назад

Great job !!!!! Thumbs Up !!!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks Michael! Thanks for checking out my channel!👍

@dano75 2 года назад

Agreed with the comment of lubing the augers. Also, adjust skid shoes/scraper for proper clearance, as they wear during use. Instead of WD40 for a wipe down and cleaning, I use diesel fuel and a rag. A gallon goes a long way, and leaves it shiny with protective oil coating (an old Army tracked vehicle maintenance trick I learned back my enlisted days). Rock on!

@GarageGear 2 года назад

That’s an awesome tip! Thanks for watching!

@jaybooth4815 2 года назад

Great video, very informative! Just subscribed. Cheers!

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Awesome Jay! Thanks for subscribing!👍

@jbocaneg17611 2 года назад

Awesome!

@GarageGear 2 года назад

You Rock Javier! 👍

@justmark56 Год назад

JB I love your videos. They help me a ton. Out here in the suburbs of Chicago.

@GarageGear Год назад

ROCK ON MARK! Thanks for watching! 👍

@claude00 3 года назад

Great job man!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Claude! Thanks for watching!

@TedBishop1 3 года назад

I no longer use a snow blower but I do the same thing with the gas on my generator and my garden tractor. has never failed me.I also put fuel shutoffs on all my equipment. Good video

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Ted!! You ROCK! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@MisterPinst 3 года назад

Awesome video. I have an Ariens 28" and this helped a ton!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

There great snowblowers that are worth taking care of! Thanks for checking out my channel Michael!

@loug4626 3 года назад

Well done...thankyou ....

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks Lou! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍

@aldiminico6513 3 года назад

Nice video. I use my old oil on the rail of the log splitter, as seen by many guys on RU-vid!👍

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Oh very cool way to repurpose the old oil! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@johnmcconville7534 Год назад

Good tips, i also grease the augers and drive chains as well as take out the spark plug and spray in some engine storage spray, give it a few pulls and bring piston to top. I also get some white lithium grease spray and hit all lever connections, snorkel gears and a bit inside the cables. Up here it gets really cold and I've never had a frozen cable doing this.

@GarageGear Год назад

Good tips my friend! Thanks for sharing!

@MikeMotorcycleTowing 3 года назад

Awesome video!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks Mike! Appreciate it! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@rockochimp545 4 года назад

Great tips thanks! I've been doing mostly the same but never thought about the easy piston pull trick. I think a really important thing I don't recall you mentioning is storing it in neutral to prevent flat spots forming on the rubber friction disk. Mine is tracked and I store it in a barn outside with a gravel floor. I keep it on a pallet that is easy to pick up and move with the tractor if I need to. I also put a light dust cover over it but not a full cover or I find it attracts mice. I'll plug a dummy plug into the the starter plug to keep spider nests out. I lube into all my cables and control linkages, and a few things specific to tracks. Running a '97 Yamaha YS828TE, still starts first or second pull every time after heavy heavy use. Can't say enough good things about it.

@GarageGear 4 года назад

Rock'o'chimp ! Hey bud, thanks for all the great feedback! Sounds like I’m not the only one who likes to spend a little extra time maintaining their equipment! All good tips on your end! Especially with the cables. On my snowblower the friction disk is always in neutral until you pull the lever down so it’s not touching the plate. But I like how you are a forward thinker to prevent the flat spots. Is that only a track drive thing? Thanks for watching!

@JohnSmith-hl4bb Год назад

What a snow blower lover.

@GarageGear Год назад

Guilty as charged! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!

@richardlamer3910 9 месяцев назад

I love these videos.

@GarageGear 9 месяцев назад

Awesome Richard thanks for watching!

@alfries9736 3 года назад

You did a great job. With all of that belt burn off on your belly pan you might want to check your belts for wear ? On my machine I replaced both after finding this burn off. Had a couple of really bad storms in a row 94-95? Wore out a couple of components and had to do some work to get it up and running again. Mines a 10 horse. Last year I took the blower end off and did a paint job while re-greasing the bearings. I moved a lot of snow with that blower. It still looks new, garage kept.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Hey Al, thanks for commenting! Funny that you mentioned the belts! My next video is on replacing the belts. It’s coming out Saturday! Haven’t replace the belts in a number of years! Stay tuned for that! Your snowblower must throw like a champ! Thanks for watching! 👍

@elmerdavis4725 8 месяцев назад

Great video

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching elmer

@terrygabriel5945 2 года назад

I too have never used fuel stabilizer on my snow-thro…my Ariens is now 22 years old (1999) and have always run it dry of fuel then drained the float bowl and NEVER had any issues starting it come winter…it still runs like a champ.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Hey Terry! It’s a solid plan! There’s still a chance of an issue if you use stabilizer. Drain it out and worry less I say! Thanks for watching bud! 👍

@hubster4477 3 года назад

Well you said you tried stabil and it never worked the same after. I've never done anything to my snowblower for 17 years and it starts like a charm every year, I can't imagine doing anything different and getting a better result.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Sounds like you bought the 1/1million machine! Lol every year my machine sits for over 6 months and I know it would have issues if I left it untouched. Thanks for checking out my channel!

@sonatahybrid Год назад

Great video!

@GarageGear Год назад

Thanks a lot sonata! Thanks for watching

@DerekGH Год назад

Love your channel. Love it even more now that I see you're a Jeeper👍

@GarageGear Год назад

Haha thank you Derek! We have had a Jeep in the driveway for about 7-8 years now! Thanks for being a cool fan!

@maxfriedenberger8043 2 года назад

awesome video...........thanks........

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Thanks for the positive feedback Max! Appreciate it! 👍

@rscitta 3 года назад

Best video ever!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks RC you ROCK! Thanks for watching!

@MrMjn5000 3 месяца назад

nice job....

@GarageGear 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching mjn

@JRGood-mm9yu 3 года назад

Very informative video. My tip Tires need protection too. I coat any rubber/plastic with 303 Aerospace Protectant. First saw it used on Sweet Project Cars saving the tires and wiper blades adding years of life to rubber parts.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Very interesting! I’m gonna check this out! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@ralphmills7322 3 года назад

My best $17 spent was for a snow thrower cover, tarps always get blown off unless you tie down every side. I store the covered snow thrower in a corner of our carport. Keeps dirt and bird/spider poo off the machine. I put also moth balls in an old sock and hang next to the engine shroud to deter mice nesting.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Good tips for storing outside! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@williamcampbell5015 4 месяца назад

14:32 I like to change the oil BEFORE and AFTER the gas run-out stage to really get that old ugly oil out. Also, leave the carb nut off for a bit to help the little bit of gas in the bowl evaporate.

@GarageGear 4 месяца назад

Good tips thanks for sharing william

@jmjaxson 2 года назад

Nice video, thanks. I need ya to clean my house, hard to believe that machine is seven years old it's so fresh looking. I always fog all my engines via my carburetor while running for complete internal protection form moisture before storage and then drain the fuel and then the cylinder(s) get a couple good shots of fogging spray, a few pulls on the recoil, and then stopping at TDC.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Haha thanks James! Spraying it down often with a protectant during the season goes a long way. Those also some great tips you provided. Thanks for sharing! 👍

@ebutuoyvin99 2 года назад

Hi you videos have helped tremendously thank you….do u have one that summarizes power smart snow blower that u have

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Hey Eb, these procedures are the same for just about any snowblower. I do not have one specifically for that snowblower. Thanks for watching!

@batmanbluedarker5087 3 года назад

Hey thank you

@GarageGear 3 года назад

No problem Batman... or is it Bruce Wayne???

@batmanbluedarker5087 3 года назад

@@GarageGear Bruce for the night ! I was struggling to get help everything on google was too general and lazy. This helped me out 💪🏼

@PaganWizard Год назад

Absolutely EXCELLENT advise. The only thing I do slightly different, is use copper based anti-seize, I think it works better than the silver stuff. For the folks that are worried about the WD40 contaminating the environment, use nonstick cooking spray, and Fluid Film. Fluid Film is a non-toxic lanolin oil based product, so it won't harm the environment.

@GarageGear Год назад

Appreciate you pagan! Thanks for sharing!

@jackfairweather199 3 года назад

Not a bad idea to remove the spark plug and use some engine fogging spray and pull the starter rope a couple of times to coat the cylinder walls so they remain clean and rust free. Works for me, anyway.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Great tip! I’ll have to get some! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

@@jackiebigd4224 yeah it’s not a bad idea to give that a shot!

@wangdangdo4585 3 года назад

Can use WD-40 too if you don't have any fogger.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

@@wangdangdo4585 never heard of using wd-40 as a fogger? Is this safe?

@speez3354 2 года назад

@@GarageGear WD breaks down oil, I just use a tablespoon of oil crank piston a few times leave piston on top

@Justacogg 3 года назад

Well done sir, I would use brake clean on the friction disc in the rubber wheel to give you the most amount of traction. I would also use ceramic spray and all of the orange outside spots.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Good tips my friend! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍

@carvrich 3 года назад

Man great video..new sub.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot carvrich! Plenty more content coming your way stay tuned! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@MaximumDIYGarage 4 года назад

Great video, thank you!!! I especially appreciated the Scotty Kilmer-style photo illustrations, lol. This is an ultimate guide to snowblower maintenance and corrosion prevention!!! I have a PowerSmart blower too. How do you like yours?

@GarageGear 4 года назад

Maxim’s DIY Garage Thanks for the feedback bud! I love Scotty kilmers editing! Yes I stole his methods lol! I think it adds something to each video! I recently sold the PowerSmart snowblower. I used it for a couple of videos. Here’s a link to one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WR-n6QE-hSw.html Enjoy and thanks for watching!

@rmcdaniel423 3 года назад

I also saw some ChrisFix influence with the straight-to-the-point speaking cadence and the emphatic hand gesturing in front of the camera. No complaints here. Good tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

@J1Z06 3 года назад

Great video!!super informative!!!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Jay! Summerizing your snowblower soon?

@J1Z06 3 года назад

@@GarageGear I hope so!! We have had four or five big storms here in Connecticut. Our snow blower is a 2005 Craftsman equipped with an 8.5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine that’s had some issues. Yesterday, it was given a few upgrades. New carb, fresh tank of fuel, new spark plug, new chute. If all goes well, it should be good to go for the rest of the season. When it comes time to store it... it can be done properly thanks to this great video. Thanks so much!!!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

@@J1Z06 you got it Jay! Have fun! 👍

@J1Z06 3 года назад

@@GarageGear You too! Have a good week.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

@@J1Z06 back at ya!

@youraninee8968 3 года назад

You should remove the auger shear bolts and gears the auger shaft, spin the auger then reinstall the shear bolts, check auger gear box grease level, add if necessary! Also engage the choke.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

All good tips! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@delbert9357 Год назад

I have never done any of this. I use high octane fuel with no ethanol little stabil. and put it away. I have a 1983 STIHL Wood Boss chain saw my Dad bought new. I was putting my mowers and stuff away for winter and I thought I better check that saw. It had been 2 years since that saw had been started. Full of 2 year old fuel started right up and ran great. Dumped the fuel put some new fuel in added a little stabil ran her good and put her away again. Who knows what's right just do what works for you. Great video and love your channel.

@GarageGear Год назад

Thanks for the positive feedback Delbert! Thanks for sharing! 👍

@TecumsehRulesbcserk 2 года назад

One thing I really like with Toro snowblowers is that they come with anti-seize on the axles. I do like how Ariens put the oil drain plug towards the back of the machine where it is easy to drain. I’ve worked on many snowblowers with Tecumseh Snow King engines on them and their drain plugs are just above the left wheel. You pretty much have to use a funnel to channel the oil to the pan and it can be a bit of a hassle.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Yeah I’ve seen that side spout before and saw a guy use a 2 liter bottle with a cut out as a make shift funnel and it seemed to work well.

@robertmallett5955 2 года назад

I have an Aries 24" that I bought from an Aries dealer 4 years ago and the oil drain is over the wheel. I made a funnel out of sheet metal to channel the oil into the drain pan. What a dumb design to put it there.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

@@robertmallett5955 yea I agree it’s a dumb design that’s just asking for a mess!

@dunordtom 3 года назад

What a great video! I own two Ariens 28" machines and they've served me well, one for 9 years and the other for 5. I too run out the winter season's ethanol gasoline, but on a tip from my dealer, I put in just a small amount of aviation gas and run the machine for a 10-15 seconds to get the av-gas into the carb. Aviation gas does not contain ethanol, it's ~104 octane and and I was told it has a 4-5 year shelf life.

@tuiflies5869 3 года назад

It’s also leaded.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Interesting tip! thanks of watching Tom!

@jayryan7473 2 года назад

@@tuiflies5869 Jesus man, we're not talking sinkers out of a tackle box. And it's LL, which means 'low lead'.

@alexscarselli3240 2 года назад

A good protective spray is Cosmolean, excellent stuff. Teflon spray is better because WD, Pam etc stop snow clogging shoot, because it not good in very cold weather, it solidifies. Great video, our blowers are on 30+ years a Noma and Craftsman.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing Alex!

@seansweeney8533 4 года назад

Very thorough maintenance, satisfying to watch! I bet that machine will last for 20 winters if you continue in that fashion.

@GarageGear 4 года назад

Sean Sweeney hey bud, I like to be thorough with my equipment. I like to think of it as “planned repairs” at a convenient time rather than deal with “unplanned repairs” at an inconvenient time. Thanks for watching!

@paula.2422 Год назад

So glad to have found your channel and being a new subscriber. Question for you...what are your thoughts on using Aspen fuel and leaving it in the machine for the season? I was told by a shop that our local fire departments us it in all their equipment for use and long-term storage.

@GarageGear Год назад

Hey Paula that fuel must be in your local area. I have not heard of this fuel by me before! I don’t recommend leaving any fuel inside for long term storage. Is the fuel ethanol free?

@l.a.raustadt518 2 года назад

Props for the "Frank Castle" sticker, good solid info prepping matters!

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Big fan of the punisher Lyle! Prepping matters for sure! Thanks for watching!👍

@nomisye4006 Год назад

Good video. A couple of comments: Firstly, when removing the oil drain plug you should consider putting another wrench on the pipe (that’s why there is a flat section) to stop the pipe from turning. I know you were gentle but if you use another wrench this will prevent any problems. Secondly, I have a similar model (Professional 28”) with a Briggs & Stratton engine. The procedure you followed would not drain all the old oil out of my blower. To get all the old oil out I put a pan in place and then lean the blower all the way back until it rests on its handles. Once no more oil is dripping out, I then raise it back to level and tilt it all the way back again. Yet more oil will come out. I have to do this 8 to 10+ times to finally get all the old oil out. I also shake it a bit when I am lowering it back down.

@GarageGear Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@sperreault 2 года назад

Great video!! Thoughts on getting the weight off of the wheels during the summer? I usually put a cinder block underneath the back area to take the weight off of the wheels.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Hey S! Lifting up the back end isn’t a bad idea. If I were to store my blower for longer than six months I would consider it. I never really found this to be a problem though during a typical storage season! Thanks for watching!

@johnnyz7752 3 года назад

You did a very nice job, just a couple of suggestions though. 1. You’re right, it is VERY important not to get any lubrication on the pressure plate. I would have used something a little thicker than a paper towel. Cut a square from an old pizza box, that works well. 2. Since you were planning on tipping the snowblower up to get at the gear box, I would have waited to pour in the new oil until you were done with the rest of the maintenance and cleaning.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Good tips! I was going a little overboard with some of the maintenance tips for the average homeowner but I think viewers got the idea! Thanks for watching John!

@MrGomjabber 3 года назад

I largely did this same thing but I guess I have gotten lucky with Stabil and non-ethanol gas because I went 20 years on my old toro that I just replaced this year. Still started on first pull. My new one says to drain the gas and carb so I will be doing that from now on.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

It’s a safe plan! Can’t go wrong with it! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@alanjenkins7346 3 года назад

Have an Ariens that's 30 yrs old have always used stabilizer with no issues. Now I use Amsoil stabilizer. Rebuilding the under carriage, new gears ,sprocket,chain, friction wheel, drive shaft , going to use axle bearings instead of bushings.

@GarageGear 3 года назад

The old ones are built to last! Thanks for watching! 👍

@alanjenkins7346 3 года назад

@@GarageGear ordered all parts online Last night. Jack's small engine. Cheaper than a new snowblower

@GarageGear 3 года назад

@@alanjenkins7346 there ya go my friend! Have fun!!! Keep me posted on how well it works when you’re all done!

@philruiz2462 2 года назад

Excellent video brother question I have is the amount of oil recommended to put back in once you drain the old oil thks

@GarageGear 2 года назад

Hey Phil! Your owners manual will tell you how much oil to put in or you can fill it up between the lines on the end of the dip stick. Thanks for watching!

@dannymatton4356 2 года назад

Thank you for all your videos, very professionnal!! I learn a lot of think with Garage Gear. I had a problem with one of my wheel of my Aeriens Platinium 24. The wheel is seize! Someone have a proposition to remove the wheel went we have a problem of seizing. Thank you folk.

@GarageGear 2 года назад

I have heated it with a torch for about a minute or two and then poured ice cold water on it. The temperature change usually breaks the bonds. Give it a shot and let me know if it works for you! Thanks for watching!

@jaypaulowske3613 3 года назад

I just start mine every couple weeks

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Not a bad plan either! I do that with my generator! Thanks for checking out my channel!

@johnc7048 4 года назад

Nice video, sir. I'm waiting on my blower to be delivered this week as a Father's Day present to my father-in-law. He'll be 70 next winter and has always insisted on shoveling snow at his cabin for the past 30+ years. In any event, what are your thoughts on TruFuel? I've heard that you can leave it in your tank all year without it spoiling and causing carb issues after sitting for months. I want to do things right so that it will always be reliable when needed (winters are inconsistent, Sierra Nevada in Northern California at 4,200 feet). Take care!

@GarageGear 4 года назад

John C Great question John! Trufuel is great stuff! I have always been a bigger fan of just turning the engine on and running it until it’s empty. Trufuel will last for about 2 years I think but all fuel eventually breaks down. It depends on your situation. If you are using the machine after just a few short months of storage with trufuel I would say go for it. But if you’re not using the Machine for a while, run it out so you won’t pout lol! Thanks for watching!

@spiraljourney9644 3 года назад

when you lightly grease the friction slide bar, is it with the anti-seize? appreciate the video much!

@GarageGear 3 года назад

Spiral Journey I used the blue Lucas oil marine grease. That will keep it lubricated and prevent it from seizing for a long time. Thanks for watching!