Excellent TkU. I was reading different forums that just said “...adjust the linkage...” so dumb!!! The manual has no mention of maintenance or troubleshooting this, seemingly, common problem. I used Liquid Wrench and a Wire brush. After my pry bar got it sliding again. I ragged off the rust residue and applied Motorcycle Chain lube - designed to not fly off or wash off. Love this simple sliding clutch-plate-like design. No gear box is awesome. Thanks again.
It's interesting to look back at your plder videos. It's amazing how good your video making skills have become. What hasnt changed is your approach. No flashy intros no skipping your mistakes and honest helpful content. Thank you Thank you ! You deserve all the success and subscribers
Nice blizzard here in Wisconsin today - snowblower won't shift into reverse. Got the job done, but had to pull it backwards with my mighty person power. Next semi-warm day, this is my task. Thanks!
I was hoping that just a liberal application of penetration oil and some light pressure would unstick the seized gear disc on my JD 928e blower, but it would not budge. I thought I was doing something wrong. After seeing you bust out the heavy equipment, I had the encouragement I needed to the same -- and it worked. You saved me a trip to my local small engine shop. Thanks!
Thanks for the time you took to make this video, you saved me a lot of time and I have finally stopped scratching my head. Your have provided me with more help than the dang manual.
I never comment on UA-cam videos, but I wanted to thank you for this post! 12 inches of snow projected for tomorrow and my gear was stuck in the slowest reverse possible. There was no way that I could get to a mechanic in time, and with prices of $85 an hour just too look at my machine, I did not want to go there anyway! You're a lifesaver!!! My problem was slightly different, but I learned enough from your video to fix it myself, proving my theory that "Anything is possible when you have UA-cam, and a little patience."
I just sat in two feet of snow repairing my snow blower. This was exactly my issue. Stuck in reverse and wouldn't shift. Thank you, I shoveled for an hour and a half and i've only got 1/3 of my driveway done. You're a lifesaver, man!
After 50 years of owning Ariens, my current snowblower has the same problem. Will work on it next warm spell. Currently temp at minus 23*C. Was able to clean 5 laneways yesterday, but could not move very fast. Thanks for the tips and I should have known better where the issue was. Mine will be done by Armstrong power, not air pressure.
Thank you for taking time to make this video. Different model but same skid plate setup. Mine not that rusted but still got stuck. Manual said to grease up the axle as yearly maintenance which I never did.
I normally don't comment but this showed me how to fix my North Star being stuck in one gear (the disk fork just came off) and it also showed me how to access my MTD and see a spring was broken thus not allowing the machine to drive. Thanks!
Thanks.....this was exactly the info I needed to repair my 1998 Simplicity 1080.... probably saved me at least $100 and my snow thrower didn't need to disappear into the black hole/graveyard of dead lawn tractors at the repair shop....plus it shifts better now than it ever did.
Thanks for that one Musty. Mine started to stick last time I used it. And I will be pulling it out soon for inspection. Had no idea what was going on in there.
Thanks! Saved the day. One constructive comment is to edit the video down a bit (remove unnecessary portions / speed up repetitive or slower segments). Again, thanks for the help! Couldn’t have fixed it without you!
HOORAY FOR THIS VIDEO! Now I understand how my frickin' Ariens shifts! The lever wasn't budging and I couldn't tell even what it was supposed to do. Not a single other video explained it. At 3:40 the mystery is revealed! I was then easily able to get my own machine to shift and get driving around again! HOORAY! Thanks so much!
Had almost an identical Craftsman with the same problem. I just used a small steel brush to clean it off and then lithium grease to lube it. However I could not free it that easily. I have a solid ball joint puller and that allowed me to hammer it on both sides along with lubricating oil under the shaft/slider to get it free. But once I got it free and lubed up, it shifts smoother than when it was new. Also lubed up the chain, springs and cables while I was at it. Thanks again for posting it.
Great video -- thanks! I just fixed my old Bolens FMC 836 that was stuck in neutral. Here's a tip for the Bolens FMC 836 and similar models: The video shows that the drive disk rotates and slides side-to-side on a 6-sided shaft. On the 836 there is a round shaft parallel to the hex shaft. (Part of the drive-belt tensioner linkage rotates around this shaft). The bracket that moves the drive disk side-to-side slides along the pair of shafts. If the bracket is stuck firmly to the round shaft, and you can't free it with WD-40 and firm hammer taps or prying, try grabbing an end of the round shaft that sticks out of the case (mine has a cotter pin in one end) with Vise-Grips. It was easy to free the bracket from the round shaft by rotating the shaft with Vise-Grips. Once the shaft could be turned, sliding the bracket along the shafts was easy. The rest of the task was as shown in the video. Thanks again!
Great video and very timely as I am currently working on 3 snow blowers in my shop. I know one of them (my "new" one) does have this problem and it is a Craftsman too, but a really old one, like from the early 80s. Thanks for sharing.
Just fixed mine exactly how you described. Works perfect now. I used a Dremel tool with a sandpaper attachment to grind the rust away. Thanks for the video.
You probably don’t respond to all of your videos, but I stumbled on to your channel and I’m hooked you would make a kick ass shop teacher. Thank you for all the info, I bought a toro 2 stage never owned one before and it was hammered after watch yours and some others I’ve learned a ton and got it up and going, here in Eastern Wa state we get snow but noting like what you get, again Thanks 👍👍👍
Thank you very much for the video. Got my snowblower rolling again. If you're like me, the part that pushes the rubber wheel on the shaft might have popped out of the "forks". There should be a washer which goes on each "pin" (I only found one of mine) and for me, the easiest way to get it back it was to line the "pins" up-down between the "forks" rotate the sliding piece until the "pins" touch the "forks" and then pry the "fork" at the top open so that the "pin" can slip by. (sorry I don't know that part proper names of the parts)
Mustie1, That's awesome using a 30 lbs. jack hammer to slide that wheel over , got to love it !! Enjoying the videos either way , looking for the next one . Keep them coming sir .
A classic from 8 years ago. I was in my third season with my Huskee (MTD) from Tractor Supply before I ever had the skid plate off and daub a little anti-seize on the hex shaft.
That's awesome I'm going to be on the hunt for a snowblower this summer. I don't know if it's locked into gear how to fix it. Hopefully I can get a good cheap price on one. Thank you mustie1!
Thanks for the video.. I have a Toro that is probably 8 years old that for the first time since I had it will not shift smoothly. I was going to blame it on my boys pulling if from the shed instead of driving it, but this is probably the issue. Well done.
Thank you, for the life of me I couldn't figure out why my simplicity would not go in reverse untill I watched this video ..that saved me a few bucks Tip though DO NOT GET GREASE ON THE DRIVE WHEEL LOL after I freed mine up I failed to wipe up the grease and and to pull it apart again to clean that up but once I did man that thing took off ...thanks again !!!
I sprayed rust stop inside belly area, thinking I would lubricate everything and stop parts from rusting, silly me, I had my blower out and the shifter moved easily but the blower wouldn't move, now I know why....
I would suggest using a rag to cover the friction disc (silver color one) to protect it from grease getting on it. Also using some loosening oil on the shaft and turning the blower on its side so it will run into the stuck area instead of using a pry bar that could damage it. The loosening oil always works for me, just clean it off after and apply grease .
Mustie. Thank you. Where inside did you use the jack hammer on. The bar itself or the rubber wheel coupling housing. I have a craftsman with the exact same setup Thanks Hiuli
I have not seen that in a long time but when I saw it here, I said, "I remember that setup!". It is actually a very good design. That driven looks to be in good shape. The drive disk looks kinda "chewed". I guess that (and the slide action) are a weak point. The disk not being "smooth" can chew up the driven which is of course rubber. I will probably find out when I finish the video. ;-) I just can't resist! Thanks Mustie for these awesome mechanical adventures. Your video and audio delivery are as great as your mechanical prowess. (BTW, it's "Hear". "Glad to hear it worked out for you".) Grammar lesson over! I am such an ass. :-)
Still a good video. My good old Murray is getting harder on the gear shift, but now I know what to do and why this is happening. I have no jack-hammer though :), but with a little more patience it will be fine. I also use marine grease for the snowblower in general.
Hi Mustie. I love your videos. Where about are you as it looks and sounds like a busy road near you and you can hear the railway in the distance. I live in the U.K. And I am catching up with all your videos. I lose my place a bit as they fall out of sync sometimes. Great videos.
Excellent video thanks , My snow blower will only work in the fastest forward gear , when placed in reverse it still goes forward.... is the fix the same ? Cheers
hi and thanks for the video... it look to me that I have the same issue, in your video I could not really see if your wheel was stuck too? that's what happened to me, can't shift and can't turn the wheel, do you have any idea why ?
On my MTD,the drive disc platter seperated from the friction wheel support bracket.I found the large cattle nut(Jam L-nut) at the bottom of the belly pan when I opened it. The nut came loose due to vibration I suppose. The manufacturer should have put some tread lock paste on the end of the screw to prevent this from happening.Machine was rattleling and would not shift properly when the nut came loose. Took me a while to find out where this nut came from because its sitting under the friction wheel support bracket and difficult to reach. Anyway,everything is working fine now.
thanks for the video, i have a craftsman 2, 2 stage blower an i wonder if you can answer a question i got... my auger spins with or without having the auger lever ingaged.. what could cause that?
Just in case you've had no response i would pull off the belt access covers and see if your clutch is working where the pulely is connected to your handle controll with out the machine runing to see if its moving,setup or return spring has broken. Good luck take it slow and easy these machine are a pain to work on but it worth it if you can do it. Take care and good luck
Any advice on how to unstick the bearing seized on the hex shaft without that big air driven tool? I've tried some PB Blaster and hit it a few times, but it doesn't move.
Could you please give me advice on my Ariens snowblower , There was a chunk of ice that prevented the impeller from rotating ,I kept squeezing the handle on the handle lever then smoke came out of the side, I stopped cleared all the ice out now the impeller doesnt move at all, the engine runs fine and the the tires rotate good as well, I can only use it as a plow,, could you please tell me what I broke? Thank you
That blower has been sitting for a long time! Yes a bunch of sanding on that shaft. I myself would pull it. Thats nasty as hell. I know you can clean it up on the unit,but that one is going to be pitted and its going to constantly hang up and eat the guts out of the friction wheel to slide bar. Actually,that one cleaned up better than I thought. I have had units come in like that and had the friction plate gnawed up because they ran the friction wheel down to the metal,it makes grooves and thats bad. I had to take a hammer handle to a friction wheel housing just to get it to move. The best thing to do is remove the friction wheel from the shifter pawl so you can really give it the beans without screwing up the pawl. Crapsman blowers dont even have lube on that bar.I also lightly grease the chain and the bar. Looks like you have been doing repairs for a while too.
Excellent TkU. I was reading different forums that just said “...adjust the linkage...” so dumb!!! The manual has no mention of maintenance or troubleshooting this, seemingly, common problem. I used Liquid Wrench and a Wire brush. After my pry bar got it sliding again. I ragged off the rust residue and applied Motorcycle Chain lube - designed to not fly off or wash off. Love this simple sliding clutch-plate-like design. No gear box is awesome. Thanks again.
thank you sir. my 9hp/26" was a hand me down. runs good. but it sat for a while outside. slowly getting up to par. plenty of life left in her.
It's interesting to look back at your plder videos. It's amazing how good your video making skills have become. What hasnt changed is your approach. No flashy intros no skipping your mistakes and honest helpful content. Thank you Thank you ! You deserve all the success and subscribers
Best of all no stupid music
Nice blizzard here in Wisconsin today - snowblower won't shift into reverse. Got the job done, but had to pull it backwards with my mighty person power. Next semi-warm day, this is my task. Thanks!
Concerning this vid from seven years ago, your video quality has improved exponentially! Plus, as always, great and helpful content.
I was hoping that just a liberal application of penetration oil and some light pressure would unstick the seized gear disc on my JD 928e blower, but it would not budge. I thought I was doing something wrong. After seeing you bust out the heavy equipment, I had the encouragement I needed to the same -- and it worked. You saved me a trip to my local small engine shop. Thanks!
Thanks for the time you took to make this video, you saved me a lot of time and I have finally stopped scratching my head. Your have provided me with more help than the dang manual.
I never comment on UA-cam videos, but I wanted to thank you for this post! 12 inches of snow projected for tomorrow and my gear was stuck in the slowest reverse possible. There was no way that I could get to a mechanic in time, and with prices of $85 an hour just too look at my machine, I did not want to go there anyway!
You're a lifesaver!!! My problem was slightly different, but I learned enough from your video to fix it myself, proving my theory that "Anything is possible when you have UA-cam, and a little patience."
glad to here it worked out for you,
Awesome, John!!
I just sat in two feet of snow repairing my snow blower. This was exactly my issue. Stuck in reverse and wouldn't shift. Thank you, I shoveled for an hour and a half and i've only got 1/3 of my driveway done. You're a lifesaver, man!
Yup. Did what I thought was all my maintenance and then, sticky shifter. Thank you!
After 50 years of owning Ariens, my current snowblower has the same problem. Will work on it next warm spell. Currently temp at minus 23*C. Was able to clean 5 laneways yesterday, but could not move very fast.
Thanks for the tips and I should have known better where the issue was. Mine will be done by Armstrong power, not air pressure.
Thank you for taking time to make this video. Different model but same skid plate setup. Mine not that rusted but still got stuck. Manual said to grease up the axle as yearly maintenance which I never did.
What a difference a few years makes. It's interesting watching Mustie1 develop a video style .
I enjoy all your videos, but I really find repair videos like you just did to be very informative. Great work Mustie. You make it look easy. Thanks.
I normally don't comment but this showed me how to fix my North Star being stuck in one gear (the disk fork just came off) and it also showed me how to access my MTD and see a spring was broken thus not allowing the machine to drive. Thanks!
Great fix... and I really like the lift table your working on... sure beats kneeling on the cold concrete!
Thanks.....this was exactly the info I needed to repair my 1998 Simplicity 1080.... probably saved me at least $100 and my snow thrower didn't need to disappear into the black hole/graveyard of dead lawn tractors at the repair shop....plus it shifts better now than it ever did.
Cool video man, can't believe you had the shop door open, I had the wood stove blazin the last several days.
Thanks for your video Brother! I was ready to take my snowblower to the shop, thanks to your video I saved some dough!
Thanks for that one Musty. Mine started to stick last time I used it. And I will be pulling it out soon for inspection. Had no idea what was going on in there.
Thanks! Saved the day. One constructive comment is to edit the video down a bit (remove unnecessary portions / speed up repetitive or slower segments). Again, thanks for the help! Couldn’t have fixed it without you!
Wow, thanks for explaining all the components.
Very thorough and very helpful.
HOORAY FOR THIS VIDEO! Now I understand how my frickin' Ariens shifts! The lever wasn't budging and I couldn't tell even what it was supposed to do. Not a single other video explained it. At 3:40 the mystery is revealed! I was then easily able to get my own machine to shift and get driving around again! HOORAY! Thanks so much!
Well done you cured my problem in no time at all. Thanks,Warren
We don't get snow here in Australia but I got a lot from this! Keep them coming!!! And make some more bikes!
Had almost an identical Craftsman with the same problem. I just used a small steel brush to clean it off and then lithium grease to lube it. However I could not free it that easily. I have a solid ball joint puller and that allowed me to hammer it on both sides along with lubricating oil under the shaft/slider to get it free. But once I got it free and lubed up, it shifts smoother than when it was new. Also lubed up the chain, springs and cables while I was at it. Thanks again for posting it.
Got to love the older videos just to show you how hard he's worked to get were he is now trust me it's not easy.
Great video -- thanks! I just fixed my old Bolens FMC 836 that was stuck in neutral.
Here's a tip for the Bolens FMC 836 and similar models:
The video shows that the drive disk rotates and slides side-to-side on a 6-sided shaft. On the 836 there is a round shaft parallel to the hex shaft. (Part of the drive-belt tensioner linkage rotates around this shaft). The bracket that moves the drive disk side-to-side slides along the pair of shafts.
If the bracket is stuck firmly to the round shaft, and you can't free it with WD-40 and firm hammer taps or prying, try grabbing an end of the round shaft that sticks out of the case (mine has a cotter pin in one end) with Vise-Grips. It was easy to free the bracket from the round shaft by rotating the shaft with Vise-Grips.
Once the shaft could be turned, sliding the bracket along the shafts was easy. The rest of the task was as shown in the video. Thanks again!
Make that "826" not "836."
Great video, it helped us out with the repair today. Snow scheduled overnight. Thanks!
Great video and very timely as I am currently working on 3 snow blowers in my shop. I know one of them (my "new" one) does have this problem and it is a Craftsman too, but a really old one, like from the early 80s. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, on may way to garage now to fix my snowblower... 4 inches of snow and it's still coming down!
Just fixed mine exactly how you described. Works perfect now. I used a Dremel tool with a sandpaper attachment to grind the rust away. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for your great videos. The machine I need to fix is the same model with the same problem.
You probably don’t respond to all of your videos, but I stumbled on to your channel and I’m hooked you would make a kick ass shop teacher. Thank you for all the info, I bought a toro 2 stage never owned one before and it was hammered after watch yours and some others I’ve learned a ton and got it up and going, here in Eastern Wa state we get snow but noting like what you get, again Thanks 👍👍👍
very instructional video, helped me with same problem.very clear and concise. thanks for video.
Thank you. Saved me $$$ and time not having to find and pay a mechanic.
Thank you very much for the video. Got my snowblower rolling again.
If you're like me, the part that pushes the rubber wheel on the shaft might have popped out of the "forks". There should be a washer which goes on each "pin" (I only found one of mine) and for me, the easiest way to get it back it was to line the "pins" up-down between the "forks" rotate the sliding piece until the "pins" touch the "forks" and then pry the "fork" at the top open so that the "pin" can slip by. (sorry I don't know that part proper names of the parts)
Michel. You did fine. We know what you mean. Happy to hear you had success! :-)
Mustie1, That's awesome using a 30 lbs. jack hammer to slide that wheel over , got to love it !! Enjoying the videos either way , looking for the next one . Keep them coming sir .
Good video on the "shifter troubles",it is to-the-point.
Tis the season to find out your snow equipment is in need of attention. Found some surprises of my own equipment today!
A classic from 8 years ago. I was in my third season with my Huskee (MTD) from Tractor Supply before I ever had the skid plate off and daub a little anti-seize on the hex shaft.
great video would love to see more snowblower repairs
That's awesome I'm going to be on the hunt for a snowblower this summer. I don't know if it's locked into gear how to fix it. Hopefully I can get a good cheap price on one. Thank you mustie1!
Thank you Sir. You saved me 100 bucks.
Really like the real time videos.
Thanks for the video.. I have a Toro that is probably 8 years old that for the first time since I had it will not shift smoothly. I was going to blame it on my boys pulling if from the shed instead of driving it, but this is probably the issue. Well done.
Thank you, for the life of me I couldn't figure out why my simplicity would not go in reverse untill I watched this video ..that saved me a few bucks
Tip though DO NOT GET GREASE ON THE DRIVE WHEEL LOL after I freed mine up I failed to wipe up the grease and and to pull it apart again to clean that up but once I did man that thing took off ...thanks again !!!
I sprayed rust stop inside belly area, thinking I would lubricate everything and stop parts from rusting, silly me, I had my blower out and the shifter moved easily but the blower wouldn't move, now I know why....
I would suggest using a rag to cover the friction disc (silver color one) to protect it from grease getting on it. Also using some loosening oil on the shaft and turning the blower on its side so it will run into the stuck area instead of using a pry bar that could damage it. The loosening oil always works for me, just clean it off after and apply grease .
Thanks for the info,great job,sometimes mine didn't move in reversre when the shiter was placed in Reverse. This will cure the problem .
Thanks for posting this. Was a huge help.
This was exactly my problem ! Mouse nest and pee on the shaft! Cleaned up with Dremel tool and lubed with never seize, works perfectly! Many thanks!
Great video. Made the job very easy for me. Thanks man!
ur friend is going to be very happy. u do great work. maybe u can walk me threw my snowblower problems
good stuff. awesome garage and tools u have...bringing out the big guns...i like that
only thumbs up from me
Mustie. Thank you. Where inside did you use the jack hammer on. The bar itself or the rubber wheel coupling housing.
I have a craftsman with the exact same setup
Thanks Hiuli
Great presentation there Sir
Scott
would love to see more service videos thanks
I have not seen that in a long time but when I saw it here, I said, "I remember that setup!". It is actually a very good design.
That driven looks to be in good shape. The drive disk looks kinda "chewed". I guess that (and the slide action) are a weak point. The disk not being "smooth" can chew up the driven which is of course rubber. I will probably find out when I finish the video. ;-)
I just can't resist! Thanks Mustie for these awesome mechanical adventures. Your video and audio delivery are as great as your mechanical prowess. (BTW, it's "Hear". "Glad to hear it worked out for you".) Grammar lesson over! I am such an ass. :-)
Still a good video. My good old Murray is getting harder on the gear shift, but now I know what to do and why this is happening. I have no jack-hammer though :), but with a little more patience it will be fine. I also use marine grease for the snowblower in general.
Hi Mustie. I love your videos. Where about are you as it looks and sounds like a busy road near you and you can hear the railway in the distance. I live in the U.K. And I am catching up with all your videos. I lose my place a bit as they fall out of sync sometimes. Great videos.
Excellent video thanks ,
My snow blower will only work in the fastest forward gear , when placed in reverse it still goes forward.... is the fix the same ?
Cheers
Great video and very helpful for fixing my Toro..
a hammer and a metal rod, tap it side to side,worst case pul the hole unit out and tap it with the the hammer,
Thanks for this vid Mustie, I have a similar style auger and I'm sure I'll have to do this at some point.
Anyway to free up a splined shaft? My old 1964 Ariens wheel is on a 25(?) spline shaft, looks rust free but doesn't move easily at all.
Thanks a lot for this video - it was a big help.
You are a true mister fixed it thanks ALLEN
if the auger does not move, do I look into this area? or is it the belts I should be looking at?
thank you for the info probably saved me a couple hundred dollars
me to
It helped me out immensely ;-) thank you for the video. Nice to see you mustie one.
Mystery solved....! Thank you for the video...
GREAT VIDEO!!!!! ABOUT TO TRY IT ON MINE.THANKS
Nice vid man. Awesome job. Hello from Edmonton Canada.
that tables a life saver,,
Thanks. My problem was the shear pin that connects the gear to the wheel axle.
Thanks, I was just giving the same model with the same issue.
I dont have a friction disc on my snow blower. I have an actual transmission and would love to find a video on how to repair one like mine.
hi and thanks for the video... it look to me that I have the same issue, in your video I could not really see if your wheel was stuck too? that's what happened to me, can't shift and can't turn the wheel, do you have any idea why ?
Thanks for the video very helpful!
On my MTD,the drive disc platter seperated from the friction wheel support bracket.I found the large cattle nut(Jam L-nut) at the bottom of the belly pan when I opened it. The nut came loose due to vibration I suppose. The manufacturer should have put some tread lock paste on the end of the screw to prevent this from happening.Machine was rattleling and would not shift properly when the nut came loose. Took me a while to find out where this nut came from because its sitting under the friction wheel support bracket and difficult to reach. Anyway,everything is working fine now.
Thank`s For The Run Down Of The repair....
thanks for the video, i have a craftsman 2, 2 stage blower an i wonder if you can answer a question i got... my auger spins with or without having the auger lever ingaged.. what could cause that?
Just in case you've had no response i would pull off the belt access covers and see if your clutch is working where the pulely is connected to your handle controll with out the machine runing to see if its moving,setup or return spring has broken. Good luck take it slow and easy these machine are a pain to work on but it worth it if you can do it. Take care and good luck
80s thats still new in my book, those 60s areins now those are old,,
Thanks for the Video,,, i fixed mine your way,,,, Thanks Again,, saved me money
glad it helped
Well Well Well Darren 10 years ago how cool my how you have come along
Any advice on how to unstick the bearing seized on the hex shaft without that big air driven tool? I've tried some PB Blaster and hit it a few times, but it doesn't move.
Could you please give me advice on my Ariens snowblower , There was a chunk of ice
that prevented the impeller from rotating ,I kept squeezing the handle on the handle
lever then smoke came out of the side, I stopped cleared all the ice out now the
impeller doesnt move at all, the engine runs fine and the the tires rotate good as
well, I can only use it as a plow,, could you please tell me what I broke? Thank you
+sissy rahrah you need to replace the auger belt,
thank you i will try to see if i can figure out how to replace it, thanks again for responding!!
I have an Ariens st724 would you happen to know if I need one or two belts and the sizes, Thank you again for your advise and response
+sissy rahrah l do not but if you pull off the plastic cover in front of the engine you will be able to see them,
Thank you
Perfect, this and some WD-40 made mine work
Where can I buy the grinding wheel attachment that is shown at 6:46? Who makes it?
Thanks! Now I know what's wrong with my 1 yr old Toro Powermax 1080 HD.
A Toro 824 mdl 38540 ser 00000131 how do I remove it to find out why it jumps in and out of reverse/forward when blowin snow?
Please please ask santy claus for a tripod... it'll make your life and videos sooooo much better ;-)
thanks so much, I have the exact same machine and same problem.
That blower has been sitting for a long time! Yes a bunch of sanding on that shaft. I myself would pull it. Thats nasty as hell. I know you can clean it up on the unit,but that one is going to be pitted and its going to constantly hang up and eat the guts out of the friction wheel to slide bar. Actually,that one cleaned up better than I thought. I have had units come in like that and had the friction plate gnawed up because they ran the friction wheel down to the metal,it makes grooves and thats bad. I had to take a hammer handle to a friction wheel housing just to get it to move. The best thing to do is remove the friction wheel from the shifter pawl so you can really give it the beans without screwing up the pawl. Crapsman blowers dont even have lube on that bar.I also lightly grease the chain and the bar. Looks like you have been doing repairs for a while too.
Very interesting information for me
next will be how to stud your tires,,
Great Tips D, we appreciate it.
whats that new peace in there
thanks for the great repair vidio
when all else fails...get a bigger tool. haha...very helpful video, I just did the exact same thing...
how do you change a cable gear changer on an MTD Summit 30" snow blower