And it comes full circle. I moved from TX to NY and got a snow blower. I found your video on how to make sure it was ready for winter. I did all that and we had a GREAT time using the snowblower. Now it's time to put her away for the season, and here we are again. Thank you sir.
great information on how to summerize snow blowers. His snow blower looks just like it cane off the show room floor. I will defiantly watch all his vidios and become part of the tribe.
@@smallblock412 Kellsport Products, it’s a thicker version of Fluid Film. I use the black color on the undercarriage and chassis of my Ram 1500. Looks as good as new
I think it's finally done snowing here in Utah, so I followed your step by step instructions this morning for my snowblower. Thanks for making it so easy! I have confidence my snowblower will start right up next winter and run great.
Great video and those tips are helpful. Most people just put some stabil in the tank and put their blower away then when they go to start they start to rethink that. You just helped a whole lot of people and saved them a lot of money and time.
@@GarageGear Continuing maintenance helps avoid headaches when an item is needed (snowblower, lawnmower, etc.) and it doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to work, or at all!
Just got my brand new Airens and love that Garage Gear has these awesome videos to help me keep my Airens running and looking great for years. Great stuff!! Thanks!!
I live in New Hampshire and have a 120' driveway. Keeping my Ariens in top shape is a MUST!! I always add fuel stabilizer and turn my gas valve off to drain the fuel from the carb. When I start it in the fall, I add fresh gas to what is left over from the Winter and let it run for about 20 minutes or so. Then after it cools, I always change the spark plug. So far, so good, 6 seasons with my Ariens. I'll be needing new belts and a friction wheel replacement soon. Great job with your videos, your work shop looks immaculate!!
I agree 100% with you about storing the snowblower with no gas left in the tank and draining the remainder of the gas out of the float bowl. Often people run it out of gas but forget about the gas sitting in the bowl. I have to say I learned a new tip from this video wiping down the machine with a moisture displacement to prevent rust but this was a awesome video for tips on how to summerize a snowblower. Thanks for the video and until the next one take it easy. 👍
Thanks for the great tips. I bought a brand new Ariens this winter and want to make it last a very long time. Looks like I have next weekends project lined up!
Nice! I just got done with mine last weekend. My last task was installing the Garage Gear sticker. 😬 Another excellent vid, JB. Like you said, this is for beginners. If they just follow these basic steps, they will be miles ahead of the guys who do nothing. 👉🏻👍🏻
I completely agree with you on running gas out before summer storage. My Ariens Compact snowblower will be 11 years old this Fall 2022 and I have been running gas out every Spring. It depends on who you take advice from. Donyboy73 on UA-cam also suggests the same. I do all the maintenance on my snowblower, except I did not want to change the two belts or friction disk I have noticed wear & tear after 10 years last Fall. I had a dealership change the belts and disk and the serviceman said he added more gas and a stabilizer to the gas and he told me I could store it as is. He did not tell me what kind of stabilizer he added, but he said he does not recommend Sta-Bel which I have used in my gas year round for my snowblower and Honda HRX217VKA lawnmower during use. I also use Sea Foam every other fill to clean carb. The serviceman did agree with me on that. Thanks for the info and I just wanted to mention I agree with you on running gas out before summer storage, or Winter storage for my Honda mower. By the way, it's snowing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin today April 2, 2022. Don from Milwaukee
Hi. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this. I would need advice from you if possible. I have just bought a used yardworks snowblower but there is still fuel and oil from last winter. Should i start the engine and remove the remaining fuel and oil while it is still hot as explained? Or should i just try to remove the fuel and oil without running the engine first?
A lot of motors now have a small nut you can remove to drain the float bowl also. Draining the football removes the old gasoline from the float and helps prevent carburetor problems
Two weeks ago I picked up an old Snapper snowblower from a friend for free. It was actually in very good condition and had very little rust on it. After a tune up, this thing runs incredible. I’m telling you, these old Tecumseh engines they put on these things are built to last until the end of time.
You’re a brave one BCSERK! I NEVER have any luck with those engines ever! Maybe all the ones I got were duds! I’ve had like one successful tuneup with them. Lol
Great tips. I like to drain the tank and carb bowl as shown, but refill with some Trufuel or similar. Shelf life far exceeds pump gas, and then the carb and fuel lines aren’t empty all summer.
Great video JB! Excellent tips! Spring huh….this is Buffalo! (Or Lancaster) my thoughts exactly. I liked the 2nd name on your white board! Cheers neighbor!
Hi JB. Well, here in Montreal, after a full winter, my Arians blower hours were 3.8. (I have a 3 car garage and front walk in the city). I know it to be the hours, based on the attachment you recommended. We had dustings, but only three storms where the blower was worth taking out from the garage. I will definitely be draining the tank, I alwas let the engine run dry after every use. As well, I will be flushing the oil and checking the filter for particles(brand new engine). The gas for the blower that I bleed, will be used for the lawnmower. nothing to go to waste. My blower has two grease nipples in the auger shaft, one nipple midway between two augers on one side and one on the other. I don't know what grade of grease to use. I will be purchasing a home-owner grease gun. Following what I saw on an earlier video about coating parts of the machine with epoxy paint, I will do that for the shoes and the bottom lip of the blower. I followed your videos, Thanks for producing them.
As always great tips. I add a small amount of oil when I pull the spark plug. Than pull the cord once to work the oil in Than do your method of stopping at the top. I leave the oil out till the fall.
@@GarageGear thanks. Old man winter keeps throwing snow our way. Dusting and keeping the soil temps in the high 30’s to low 40’s. Keeping me off the lawn. Lol.
@@edrumsas5420 that’s been us too for about the last two weeks on and off. This week is looking like 40-60 degrees tho! The lawn season is about to kick off! 👍
@@edrumsas5420 Hey Ed! The original winner of the MAKESTICKERS.com drawing never claimed their prize. I re-ran the drawing and you came in as the WINNER my friend! Just shoot me an email to Garagegearjb@gmail.com so I can process your win! Congrats bud!
Great Vid, will get the rust blocker, I used car spray wax lol. Seemed like a good idea. Getting 4in of snow in Wisconsin today. I just received my new toro time master. Looking forward to some tips for that in the future
Great updated video. I have been looking for a replacement to the Fluid Film b/c I can't stand the smell. Hoping the Liquid Wrench Rust Inhibitor smells better.
Not just tips for beginners, us "old heads" need reminders too. I purchased a lift so my old self don't stoop low to work on my machine. Getting down to work on it wasn't so bad, it's that getting back up that's a struggle.
Man I absolutely love your channel, you have so much enthusiasm, I do have a question for ya? I have an older Dynamark mower that restored to mint, I now use for my lawn cutting. I really need the decals for it like the hp with the cutting size (2) also the gear shifter one (1) and the Dynamark name (2) also the choke decal. Do you know where I can get these? If you are able to make them I'll pay what you want. I can email you anything you need
Hey Gary! Thanks for being a cool fan! Cool that you’ve restored that older mower. I don’t know where to locate the decals. Have you tried eBay? I don’t have the ability to make them sorry! Let me know if you come across them! Thanks for watching!
Draining the gas is always a good. But i only run ethanol free gas so i fill it up full and add a few ounces of Sea Foam motor treatment and run the engine for 10 minutes then shut it off. Always starts 1st pull and runs like it should when i get it out of storage the next winter. Never had a carburetor problem.
Hey! My neighbor just gave me a 2008 Ariens 624E blower in very good physical condition, runs. What do you think the value is? Curious! But I'm going to end up fixing it up and giving it to my dad anyways.
Hey BTC! I would say a couple hundred bucks but I would really have to see it to determine that. Working order, newer parts, paint and overall condition play into that a lot. Those are generally good machines. I’m sure your dad would be happy with it. Thanks for watching
ooo a ? 4 u do those underdeck coating work for lawnmowers getting my new hrx and was wondering if the stuff is worth it and what would u suggest, thanks Ray
Godday to you JB. Your precious and expert advises are always very important for me Let me ask you an important question about the snowblower maintenance. Is it safer (in order to avoid oil spills from the filling cap) to turn the snowblower up to service position after you have drained the old oil from the engine sump, but before filling with the new or you can add the new oil too and then turn the handles up to service position ?? Or it makes no difference even if you have added the new oil in the engine ?? Grazie once again and Ciao from the Italian Alps
Hey Giuseppe I would say drain the oil out and then tip it up. Leaving a snowblower in the service position could allow it to leak oil. I’ve seen it before on a machine that was in that position for a long time. Hope this helps and all is well my friend! 👍
Yes those are both a good idea! I usually will just slightly unscrew the gas cap to let air in to dry things out. I usually don’t like to mess with carburetors if I don’t have to. Thanks for watching BL!
Thanks JD! If you perform those maintenance tasks now you won’t have to do them in the fall and your machine will be ready to go! In my area we can get blasted with snow early in the season at times. Having the machine all set is a good thing! Thanks for watching
hey jb I was wondering with the global warming thing going on how many times do u use your blower now compared to saymaybe 10 /15 yrs ago. I live near daytona beach in fl so no sblower 4 me. keep the vids coming, thanks,Ray
Hey Ray, I still snowblow the same amount but I do think our winter shifted. It used to start in November years ago no it appears to start after Christmas and lasts until mid March where it used to last until February. Interesting to think about. Thanks for watching bud!
So Ive got the same snowblower.. well its a platinum 30, 16.5hp. I cannot just pull the cord as there is a ton of resistance during some point in the stroke.. not sure why but once its past that point, I can rip thru and it starts right up. So much resistance the cord knob is ripped from my hand! Thoughts? Resolution? Other than that, its a great machine! Your videos are great! Thank you! Cheers from the Hudson Valley 🍻🤙
Hey Eric! I’m not exactly sure without seeing it in person. That is a big engine though so I wonder if it the size of the piston causing that. I don’t think it’s anything to be alarmed about because of its size. If you want to send me a video feel free to email me. Thanks for watching bud!
Is there anything that you do to prevent or slow down the rust on the pulley systems within your snowblowers? Drive pulleys and auger belt pulleys? Not sure what to hit it with to prevent rust but that won’t cause the belts to slip or degrade, thanks
Some peoples talk about drying cracking seals/gaskets if flushing gas, could it really happen or bullshit? Personally never had troubles with it and prefer to keep Stabil for the gas can...
I personally never saw this as an issue before but some one told me that this a problem for a specific kind of older blower! Can’t remember which but it was quite old so on a current model it’s no problem! 👍
When is a good time to change the spark plug, I do it every year on my lawnmower, should I do it for my Ariens snow blower as well. Also, can I wait until right before the winter season to put in the oil instead of immediately after dumping out the old. Thanks, love the channel.
Hey SMM! You shouldn’t need to replace the spark plug every year. Spark plugs can last a very long time. In many cases I just clean them and put them back in. My ariens spark plug is almost ten years old and has never been changed. Cleaned twice and still runs fine. I would definitely put oil back in because that will keep the inside of the engine block from corroding. Especially if you like in an area with muggy summers. Thanks for watching!
I really like your vids on snow blowers. Question. and a bit of fustration with my Areins, when filing up the oil to check the level, do you have to screw in the dip stick fully to measure or just put the dip stick in and pull out without screwing in the dip stick?
Hey Steven! My manual states nothing about resting it on top so I twist it in and take the measurement. I would double check your manual for any info on your specific model. 👍
I store a motorcycle for 6 months here in Canada and the general consensus is to fill the gas tank. This prevents the steel gas tank from rusting inside but the recommendation for a snowblower is to drain the gas tank which also has a steel gas tank ? Which is best for a snowblower ? I always store the bike with non ethanol gas.
Hey James! I’ve always drained my gas tank bone dry for the summer months. About 6 months goes by each year. No rust inside. 10+ years doing this procedure with success! Worst case scenario if your tank is rusted, buy a new gas tank right? Thanks for watching!
Hey I’m looking at the Ariens 28 Deluxe and the 28 Deluxe SHO, do you wish that you would of went with the SHO or are you happy with the regular 28 Deluxe? I live in Michigan by the way. Thanks.
Hey Todd! I have the regular deluxe 28 and it has worked perfectly for me these past almost ten years now. I installed an impeller kit on it after year 2 or 3 and it’s an absolute animal! If you have a really wide driveway you may want the extra power to send the snow so it can make it across other than that you should be good! Thanks for watching!
Hey Joker! Awesome you’re from the area! Husqvarna makes a good machine! They use metal parts in the right spots. Not cheap plastic like some other brands. They’re a good pick! Thanks for watching and GO BILLS!!! 👍
Thanks William! Getting everything out at the end of the season is generally a good idea. Better than it sitting in there all summer long. Thanks for watching!
@William Healey if you're changing the oil every year, no matter when you do it you are already doing better than the majority of people. I personally change mine before storage as well. I actually buy a new Honda snowblower every 5 years. The amount I get on the re-sale of my old one pays for 75% of the new one.
If there’s more than half a tank of gas left in it, I’ll drain it and put it in the Deere tractor. Then I’ll run the blower until it stops. What’s the “active ingredient” of that Liquid Wrench product?? Seems more companies are recognizing the success of Fluid Film and making products of their own
Hey JS! I’ll take a look at the van and see what the active ingredient is! Seems more oil based but I’ll get back to you! Thanks for watching another my friend!
Yep you can do that too! Here’s another video on that HOW TO SUMMERIZE A SNOWBLOWER (Small Engine Mechanic Approved) ua-cam.com/video/FYylkEag8mE/v-deo.html
Here is a link to the LIQUID WRENCH RUST INHIBITOR SPRAY used in this video! Thanks for watching everyone! 👍 amzn.to/3DMelsr
And it comes full circle. I moved from TX to NY and got a snow blower. I found your video on how to make sure it was ready for winter. I did all that and we had a GREAT time using the snowblower. Now it's time to put her away for the season, and here we are again. Thank you sir.
Always here for ya my friend! Thanks for watching!
great information on how to summerize snow blowers. His snow blower looks just like it cane off the show room floor. I will defiantly watch all his vidios and become part of the tribe.
Hey Steven! Thanks a lot! Welcome to the tribe my friend! Thanks for watching!
Gotta love spring snow! I've been using Fluid Film as my rust inhibitor. Good for the electrical connections also.
Yep definitely good stuff too. Good for electrical connections as well! 👍 You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Fluid Film OR Woolwax for the best protection
@@js12278 I've never used Woolwax so I can't speak to it
@@smallblock412 Kellsport Products, it’s a thicker version of Fluid Film. I use the black color on the undercarriage and chassis of my Ram 1500. Looks as good as new
@@js12278 I'll have to try it. thanks!👍
Best part of the video was the next day opening the door to snow. Very fitting. Another great video JB! Looking forward to all the new summer videos!!
Plenty of lawn content coming up Glen! Training for any shows coming up? You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍
@@GarageGear no more shows for me. Maybe one day again. Keep up the great work!
@@glenpacyna will do my friend!
I think it's finally done snowing here in Utah, so I followed your step by step instructions this morning for my snowblower. Thanks for making it so easy! I have confidence my snowblower will start right up next winter and run great.
Wait til you see how easy it starts in the fall T! Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!
Great video and those tips are helpful. Most people just put some stabil in the tank and put their blower away then when they go to start they start to rethink that. You just helped a whole lot of people and saved them a lot of money and time.
These steps are all worth doing! They add plenty of life to the machine! Thanks for watching another Connor!
@@GarageGear Continuing maintenance helps avoid headaches when an item is needed (snowblower, lawnmower, etc.) and it doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to work, or at all!
@@ronsamborski6230 got that right Ron! Preventative maintenance prevents poor performance! Thanks for watching another my friend!
Just got my brand new Airens and love that Garage Gear has these awesome videos to help me keep my Airens running and looking great for years. Great stuff!! Thanks!!
Congrats Mickey!! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Thanks for all the great tips !
Thanks for watching Mike! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍
I live in New Hampshire and have a 120' driveway. Keeping my Ariens in top shape is a MUST!! I always add fuel stabilizer and turn my gas valve off to drain the fuel from the carb. When I start it in the fall, I add fresh gas to what is left over from the Winter and let it run for about 20 minutes or so. Then after it cools, I always change the spark plug. So far, so good, 6 seasons with my Ariens. I'll be needing new belts and a friction wheel replacement soon. Great job with your videos, your work shop looks immaculate!!
Like your plan my friend! Appreciate your positive feedback! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Thanks for all the tips!!! I have the same blower and wondered how to summerize it!!! Thanks for the info!!!!!
Awesome Rob! This video will definitely help you out! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍
I agree 100% with you about storing the snowblower with no gas left in the tank and draining the remainder of the gas out of the float bowl. Often people run it out of gas but forget about the gas sitting in the bowl. I have to say I learned a new tip from this video wiping down the machine with a moisture displacement to prevent rust but this was a awesome video for tips on how to summerize a snowblower. Thanks for the video and until the next one take it easy. 👍
Hey backwoods boy! Glad you got something out of this video! I’m a big fan of just coating everything. Quick and works well! You Rock my friend! 👍
Yeah I learned that the hard way. But I learned to clean a carb after so win win.
Great advice to prevent a lot of headaches down the road. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching Johnny!👍👍
Thanks for the great tips. I bought a brand new Ariens this winter and want to make it last a very long time. Looks like I have next weekends project lined up!
AWESOME Matt! Won’t take you long! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍
Thanks for the tip about the liquid wrench's rust inhibitor, was not aware that was out on the market. Great tips btw... 👏
You got it handy! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Nice!
I just got done with mine last weekend.
My last task was installing the Garage Gear sticker. 😬
Another excellent vid, JB.
Like you said, this is for beginners. If they just follow these basic steps, they will be miles ahead of the guys who do nothing.
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Definitely! And their machines will last a lot longer! Mower season is coming up soon! Keep on ROCKIN my friend! 👍👍👍
@@GarageGear I just mowed for the first time today.
Here we go………. 🤣
@@paulmysliborski4832 oh wow! I got another week or two!
Great video!! Thanks for helping me care for my snowblower!!
You got it Casey! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Great tips can't wait to put the snowblower away for the summer.
Thanks Scott! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
I completely agree with you on running gas out before summer storage. My Ariens Compact snowblower will be 11 years old this Fall 2022 and I have been running gas out every Spring. It depends on who you take advice from. Donyboy73 on UA-cam also suggests the same. I do all the maintenance on my snowblower, except I did not want to change the two belts or friction disk I have noticed wear & tear after 10 years last Fall. I had a dealership change the belts and disk and the serviceman said he added more gas and a stabilizer to the gas and he told me I could store it as is. He did not tell me what kind of stabilizer he added, but he said he does not recommend Sta-Bel which I have used in my gas year round for my snowblower and Honda HRX217VKA lawnmower during use. I also use Sea Foam every other fill to clean carb. The serviceman did agree with me on that.
Thanks for the info and I just wanted to mention I agree with you on running gas out before summer storage, or Winter storage for my Honda mower. By the way, it's snowing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin today April 2, 2022.
Don from Milwaukee
Hey Don! Running the gas out has to be the biggest step! Get that gas out and it runs just fine next winter! Thanks for watching!
Hi. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this. I would need advice from you if possible. I have just bought a used yardworks snowblower but there is still fuel and oil from last winter. Should i start the engine and remove the remaining fuel and oil while it is still hot as explained? Or should i just try to remove the fuel and oil without running the engine first?
A lot of motors now have a small nut you can remove to drain the float bowl also. Draining the football removes the old gasoline from the float and helps prevent carburetor problems
Spot on Eric! Thanks for sharing!
It’s like you have a snowblower detailing center👍. Nice tips especially the carb draining thank you.
Hahaha I think my garage is becoming that lol! Thanks for watching Anthony! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Two weeks ago I picked up an old Snapper snowblower from a friend for free. It was actually in very good condition and had very little rust on it. After a tune up, this thing runs incredible. I’m telling you, these old Tecumseh engines they put on these things are built to last until the end of time.
You’re a brave one BCSERK! I NEVER have any luck with those engines ever! Maybe all the ones I got were duds! I’ve had like one successful tuneup with them. Lol
Great tips. I like to drain the tank and carb bowl as shown, but refill with some Trufuel or similar. Shelf life far exceeds pump gas, and then the carb and fuel lines aren’t empty all summer.
Good thinking there Dan! Like that idea! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Thanks for the tips. Great!
You got it Ken!
Thank you so much I use your advice and technic all the time, keep up the good work, your helping a lot of people.🙂
You got it Felix! That’s the plan! Knowledge isn’t any good if it’s not shared! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Great tips for summer storage. I never thought of taking the carb bowl cover off. I will do it from now on! Thanks!!!
Definitely a quick way to get gas out! Thanks for watching R! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍
Great video JB! Excellent tips! Spring huh….this is Buffalo! (Or Lancaster) my thoughts exactly. I liked the 2nd name on your white board! Cheers neighbor!
Haha you got it Jay! Thanks for being a cool fan! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍
@@GarageGear thanks
Hi JB. Well, here in Montreal, after a full winter, my Arians blower hours were 3.8. (I have a 3 car garage and front walk in the city). I know it to be the hours, based on the attachment you recommended. We had dustings, but only three storms where the blower was worth taking out from the garage.
I will definitely be draining the tank, I alwas let the engine run dry after every use. As well, I will be flushing the oil and checking the filter for particles(brand new engine).
The gas for the blower that I bleed, will be used for the lawnmower. nothing to go to waste.
My blower has two grease nipples in the auger shaft, one nipple midway between two augers on one side and one on the other. I don't know what grade of grease to use. I will be purchasing a home-owner grease gun. Following what I saw on an earlier video about coating parts of the machine with epoxy paint, I will do that for the shoes and the bottom lip of the blower.
I followed your videos, Thanks for producing them.
You cover all the bases Leslie! Thanks for being an awesome fan! 👍
As always great tips. I add a small amount of oil when I pull the spark plug. Than pull the cord once to work the oil in Than do your method of stopping at the top. I leave the oil out till the fall.
Thanks a lot Ed! Snow all done by you? You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
@@GarageGear thanks. Old man winter keeps throwing snow our way. Dusting and keeping the soil temps in the high 30’s to low 40’s. Keeping me off the lawn. Lol.
@@edrumsas5420 that’s been us too for about the last two weeks on and off. This week is looking like 40-60 degrees tho! The lawn season is about to kick off! 👍
@@edrumsas5420 Hey Ed! The original winner of the MAKESTICKERS.com drawing never claimed their prize. I re-ran the drawing and you came in as the WINNER my friend! Just shoot me an email to Garagegearjb@gmail.com so I can process your win! Congrats bud!
@@GarageGear thanks
Great Vid, will get the rust blocker, I used car spray wax lol. Seemed like a good idea. Getting 4in of snow in Wisconsin today. I just received my new toro time master. Looking forward to some tips for that in the future
Oh I’ll have some tips on that for sure! Thanks for watching Joe!
another great and useful vid for snowblower owners .. thank you .. AGAIN !
You Got it Dave! Thanks for being a cool fan!
I been following your process from your other summarize video. Best on UA-cam
Thanks a lot Savage! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Haha, hilarious ending…
“Winter, time to quit drinking bro!”
What a perfect video… I learned more than I hoped for!
Thanks Shantanu! Glad you got something out of this video! Thanks for watching another!
Great updated video. I have been looking for a replacement to the Fluid Film b/c I can't stand the smell. Hoping the Liquid Wrench Rust Inhibitor smells better.
Hey MC! The liquid wrench has a temporary smell that’s gone in a day! Thanks for watching!
Not just tips for beginners, us "old heads" need reminders too. I purchased a lift so my old self don't stoop low to work on my machine. Getting down to work on it wasn't so bad, it's that getting back up that's a struggle.
I would love to have a lift too but can’t fit it in my garage at the moment! Thanks for watching William!
Great channel. Learned a lot
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Love it, never heard of summerizing 👍 makes sense though, great tips thanks!!
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Man I absolutely love your channel, you have so much enthusiasm, I do have a question for ya? I have an older Dynamark mower that restored to mint, I now use for my lawn cutting. I really need the decals for it like the hp with the cutting size (2) also the gear shifter one (1) and the Dynamark name (2) also the choke decal. Do you know where I can get these? If you are able to make them I'll pay what you want. I can email you anything you need
Hey Gary! Thanks for being a cool fan! Cool that you’ve restored that older mower. I don’t know where to locate the decals. Have you tried eBay? I don’t have the ability to make them sorry! Let me know if you come across them! Thanks for watching!
I like the tip to drain the carburetor too. Great video!
Thanks a lot Michael! You’ve been entered into the giveaway! 👍
Mines done thanks for the video just hope I didn't jinx myself
Awesome Rich! I’d say you’re good! Most years I jinx myself too but it’s never enough to be worth turning the machine back on. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the tips. I am glad I did most except for the oil change.
Thanks for watching hammer
Draining the gas is always a good. But i only run ethanol free gas so i fill it up full and add a few ounces of Sea Foam motor treatment and run the engine for 10 minutes then shut it off. Always starts 1st pull and runs like it should when i get it out of storage the next winter. Never had a carburetor problem.
@@skydancerforever thanks for sharing sky!
Hey! My neighbor just gave me a 2008 Ariens 624E blower in very good physical condition, runs. What do you think the value is? Curious! But I'm going to end up fixing it up and giving it to my dad anyways.
Hey BTC! I would say a couple hundred bucks but I would really have to see it to determine that. Working order, newer parts, paint and overall condition play into that a lot. Those are generally good machines. I’m sure your dad would be happy with it. Thanks for watching
Great tips, thanks!
Thanks a lot Chuck! Thanks for watching!
ooo a ? 4 u do those underdeck coating work for lawnmowers getting my new hrx and was wondering if the stuff is worth it and what would u suggest, thanks Ray
Godday to you JB. Your precious and expert advises are always very important for me
Let me ask you an important question about the snowblower maintenance. Is it safer (in order to avoid oil spills from the filling cap) to turn the snowblower up to service position after you have drained the old oil from the engine sump, but before filling with the new or you can add the new oil too and then turn the handles up to service position ?? Or it makes no difference even if you have added the new oil in the engine ?? Grazie once again and Ciao from the Italian Alps
Hey Giuseppe I would say drain the oil out and then tip it up. Leaving a snowblower in the service position could allow it to leak oil. I’ve seen it before on a machine that was in that position for a long time. Hope this helps and all is well my friend! 👍
@@GarageGear 👋👌❤
Love this channel thanks
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Thanks JB, great info for all.
Thanks for watching Michael!
Great, informative video! You do a great job! Thank you!
Thanks a lot Jack! Appreciate it! 👍
Does it make sense to leave the gas cap off and unscrew the gas valve under the carburetor bowl in order to limit condensation in the empty gas tank?
Yes those are both a good idea! I usually will just slightly unscrew the gas cap to let air in to dry things out. I usually don’t like to mess with carburetors if I don’t have to. Thanks for watching BL!
This is a great list, thanks! I have a question, my manual says to grease certain components. How necessary is that for storage maintenance? Thanks!
Thanks JD! If you perform those maintenance tasks now you won’t have to do them in the fall and your machine will be ready to go! In my area we can get blasted with snow early in the season at times. Having the machine all set is a good thing! Thanks for watching
hey jb I was wondering with the global warming thing going on how many times do u use your blower now compared to saymaybe 10 /15 yrs ago. I live near daytona beach in fl so no sblower 4 me. keep the vids coming, thanks,Ray
Hey Ray, I still snowblow the same amount but I do think our winter shifted. It used to start in November years ago no it appears to start after Christmas and lasts until mid March where it used to last until February. Interesting to think about. Thanks for watching bud!
"Winter...time to quit drinkin', bro!" We say that here in Michigan every Spring...
You’re only across a pond or two from me lol! Time for winter to leave! Thanks for watching Mace!
So Ive got the same snowblower.. well its a platinum 30, 16.5hp. I cannot just pull the cord as there is a ton of resistance during some point in the stroke.. not sure why but once its past that point, I can rip thru and it starts right up. So much resistance the cord knob is ripped from my hand! Thoughts? Resolution? Other than that, its a great machine! Your videos are great! Thank you! Cheers from the Hudson Valley 🍻🤙
Hey Eric! I’m not exactly sure without seeing it in person. That is a big engine though so I wonder if it the size of the piston causing that. I don’t think it’s anything to be alarmed about because of its size. If you want to send me a video feel free to email me. Thanks for watching bud!
Is there anything that you do to prevent or slow down the rust on the pulley systems within your snowblowers? Drive pulleys and auger belt pulleys? Not sure what to hit it with to prevent rust but that won’t cause the belts to slip or degrade, thanks
Hey Matt! Not really! I would say you’re better off just replacing them if need be. To risky putting anything on them. Thanks for watching
Some peoples talk about drying cracking seals/gaskets if flushing gas, could it really happen or bullshit? Personally never had troubles with it and prefer to keep Stabil for the gas can...
I personally never saw this as an issue before but some one told me that this a problem for a specific kind of older blower! Can’t remember which but it was quite old so on a current model it’s no problem! 👍
When is a good time to change the spark plug, I do it every year on my lawnmower, should I do it for my Ariens snow blower as well. Also, can I wait until right before the winter season to put in the oil instead of immediately after dumping out the old. Thanks, love the channel.
Hey SMM! You shouldn’t need to replace the spark plug every year. Spark plugs can last a very long time. In many cases I just clean them and put them back in. My ariens spark plug is almost ten years old and has never been changed. Cleaned twice and still runs fine. I would definitely put oil back in because that will keep the inside of the engine block from corroding. Especially if you like in an area with muggy summers. Thanks for watching!
I really like your vids on snow blowers. Question. and a bit of fustration with my Areins, when filing up the oil to check the level, do you have to screw in the dip stick fully to measure or just put the dip stick in and pull out without screwing in the dip stick?
Hey Steven! My manual states nothing about resting it on top so I twist it in and take the measurement. I would double check your manual for any info on your specific model. 👍
@@GarageGear thanks for your comments. My manual does not state how to measure, so like you I screw it in and unscrew to take the measurement. Cheers
Wore out the paddles on the Husqvana this winter. Your neighbor.
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Great video! Well done!
Appreciate you Brian! 👍
Nice tips! I’ll be sure to do this to mine this year 👍🏼
Can’t go wrong doing these steps tdk! Thanks for watching!
Where can I get that snow cover? I have a platinum 30 and bought an Ariens cover from Lowe’s. Says for 24 and larger seems small doesn’t fit
Hey Chris I’m thinking this one should fit you just fine! amzn.to/3SGDU7e
Great tips! How can I protect the inside of the shoot from grit and sand from the plow trucks? I have to repaint every year!
I’m wondering if you can put some of plastic covering over the inside. Thought I saw someone make something like that before. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, I bought a new snowblower 3 weeks ago so any tips will help me out. Thanks
Awesome my friend! Congrats on your purchase! Thanks for watching
I store a motorcycle for 6 months here in Canada and the general consensus is to fill the gas tank. This prevents the steel gas tank from rusting inside but the recommendation for a snowblower is to drain the gas tank which also has a steel gas tank ? Which is best for a snowblower ? I always store the bike with non ethanol gas.
Hey James! I’ve always drained my gas tank bone dry for the summer months. About 6 months goes by each year. No rust inside. 10+ years doing this procedure with success! Worst case scenario if your tank is rusted, buy a new gas tank right? Thanks for watching!
Great videos. Great tips.
Thanks for watching Lance! 👍
Hey I’m looking at the Ariens 28 Deluxe and the 28 Deluxe SHO, do you wish that you would of went with the SHO or are you happy with the regular 28 Deluxe? I live in Michigan by the way. Thanks.
Hey Todd! I have the regular deluxe 28 and it has worked perfectly for me these past almost ten years now. I installed an impeller kit on it after year 2 or 3 and it’s an absolute animal! If you have a really wide driveway you may want the extra power to send the snow so it can make it across other than that you should be good! Thanks for watching!
bro really has a punisher sticker on his snowblower XD
what sort of criminals are you fighting while youre blowing snow my dude
The snow deserves punishment for landing on my driveway! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great tutorial. If the tank is full of gas can that be drained from carburetor plug?
Hey Snyder! Yes you can drain it all from the carburetor. Thanks for watching!
Great video
Appreciate the positive feedback!
You are the man!
You ROCK Troy! Thanks for watching!
why is the snowblower so hard to push unless I tip it back. Do you always have to tip it back before you push forward?
Hey JF. You shouldn’t have to! I would check your drive system underneath and the friction disc. Something must be up!
Awesome vid dude! Thanks 🤘🏾😊❤️
ROCK ON JUNIOR!
Awesome video thanks
Thanks for watching Sanchez!
Hello....I'm also from Buffalo...Hamburg to be exact...what are your thoughts on the Husqvarna top of the line snowblowers ??? Are they any good ??
Hey Joker! Awesome you’re from the area! Husqvarna makes a good machine! They use metal parts in the right spots. Not cheap plastic like some other brands. They’re a good pick! Thanks for watching and GO BILLS!!! 👍
@@GarageGear What town in Buffalo do you live ?? Hamburg here
@@jokermahem666 I’m in Lancaster right near Salvatore’s! 👍
@@GarageGear So you're near the Airport then ?
@@jokermahem666 5 minutes away.👍
I can’t wait to see more info about the Honda lawn mower!
Got some videos planned stay tuned! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
@@GarageGear Awsome! Your videos rock!!!!!!!
@@josephnovotnak you ROCK Joseph! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Great thank you
You got it Tom! Thanks for watching!
I was gonna comment how you got her all tucked away, so its gonna snow again! then... 😂😂
It’s been doing that like every other day here lately. This week is supposed to warm up to the 50’s and 60’s. We’re minutes from mowing season!
@@GarageGear yea, can't wait!!
Very good tips. I need to do this to my Ariens this week so I can put it away.
ROCK ON John! You’ll be all set for next season!
Great tips
Thanks for watching JDS!
Great video!!! Your content has heled stenthen up my lawn. Thanks!
Awesome TG! Thanks for watching!
Great tips. I normally changed my oil beginning of season but I think I’ll switch to doing it end of season based on that tip
Thanks William! Getting everything out at the end of the season is generally a good idea. Better than it sitting in there all summer long. Thanks for watching!
@William Healey if you're changing the oil every year, no matter when you do it you are already doing better than the majority of people. I personally change mine before storage as well. I actually buy a new Honda snowblower every 5 years. The amount I get on the re-sale of my old one pays for 75% of the new one.
@@steve8803 that’s a great thought to sell after five years to get a new one. Mine is always garaged so it looks great even thou it’s 12 yrs old
April 2nd and always a chance there will be more snow in Syracuse.. Not time to put it away yet..😒
Hey Ed! Once mid March rolls around I’m pretty much done with my snowblower! Thanks for watching! You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Good tips!
Thanks for watching MJV!
Cool. Thanks. God Bless...
Same to you! Thanks for watching
I feel like this right now in Massachusetts. Actually all year! Lol what a lame winter
Definitely a lame winter for just about everyone! Watch it will be raining all spring! Lol!
FM dj’s make the best instructional videos.
So do fitness instructors lol 👍😉
Do you make lawnmower videos in the summer that’s awesome I was wondering what where you gonna do in the summer with the snow blowers
I do make a lot of lawn and lawn mower content in the summer months. Got quite a few videos already here on the channel! Stay tuned my friend! 👍
If there’s more than half a tank of gas left in it, I’ll drain it and put it in the Deere tractor. Then I’ll run the blower until it stops.
What’s the “active ingredient” of that Liquid Wrench product??
Seems more companies are recognizing the success of Fluid Film and making products of their own
Hey JS! I’ll take a look at the van and see what the active ingredient is! Seems more oil based but I’ll get back to you! Thanks for watching another my friend!
Clean, non offensive comment. Funny
Gotta keep it clean George! 👍 thanks for watching!
Great tips as always - I'm in WNY too so maybe I'll wait another month lol!
Thanks films! I think we’re about done! Or at least I am lol You’ve been entered in the giveaway! 👍
Good tips but I would just add a few squirts of motor oil in the cylinder before leaving at top dead center.
Good tip! Thanks for sharing Peter!
Why not just drain the carburetor?. Im a newb , just curious
Yep you can do that too! Here’s another video on that HOW TO SUMMERIZE A SNOWBLOWER (Small Engine Mechanic Approved)
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@@GarageGear thank you. I did it all last night. Same machine in the video.
Great job JB! Go Bills!
Thanks a lot Anthony! Go Bills! 👍👍
The ending was great. I was thinking that, you did all that then it will snow the next day. Hahaha
Lol it does that every spring here. Never enough to need a snowblower. Just enough to make you mad. Thanks for watching Crazy!
Excellent tips and I concur -- DRAIN, DRAIN, DRAIN!!!
One question - Where is my name on the white board? LOL!
I will talk to my supervisor about getting you on there lol! 👍😉
Always a pleasure to learn from you!! Thx bro 👌
ROCK ON Gabriel! Thanks for watching my friend!
That’s awesome to see my username on there 😃 0:27
You’re awesome! Thanks for being a cool fan!
I would like a garage gear stickers for my lawn mowers and snowblower
I’ll be getting them on my Etsy page soon! Check back shortly!