I owned one of these for many years. This one was for my daughter. It will do a great job on powder snow do7.pl/toro however deep, as long as you stay ahead of it. Very reliable and well built. Since it is electric It also eliminates any starting issues or the need to store gasoline. The downside is heavy, wet snow.
I've always just added an ounce of Seafoam to the gas, ran the engine a while so the gas gets thru the carbs, then shut off the gas at the tank and let it run out of gas in the carb so it drains. I make sure the tank is always full if it's a steel tank like a motorcycle. And they always start up like they were just shut down in the spring. I've been doing this for 39 years with not one carb problem and never cleaned a carb since.
I run Truefuel from Lowes. To me it is worth the cost to not have carb. issues. I also spray fogging oil into the cylinder to prevent rust in the cylinder during storage.Same thing you spray into the cylinder of a motorcycle while it is stored for winter.
I stabilize premium non ethanol fuel and leave the tank full all summer long on my Cub Cadet 2X 26". I feel that it protects the gaskets to remain full. I do try and briefly run the engine for a few minutes monthly on cool mornings keeping in mind that the blower oil is very thin. I follow the same full tank storage with my Generac GP2200i inverter generator .. also run that unit monthly. In the fall season, I siphon both tanks and replace with fresh stabilized fuel prior to the winter. I've never had any carburetor problems on any of my engines from storage as long as I use non ethanol fuels.
decent advice as everyone has their own way. I just run the fuel out on my 2 stroke 210 r. I changed the plug twice in 11 years. That's all besides paddles and scraper. Definitely made the transition to tru fuel as the fuel went bad mid season in a snowstorm. I rather pay more in fuel and have the equipment work than gamble with fuel that last 60 days or less and deal with the shop and be shovelling.
One thing I include with my all equipment before storing is a light coat of rust preventive spray on all metal parts.I have the same machine and need to add a fuel shut off valve, it's limited for a location though.. ugh!
A couple of friendly suggestions: Replace the WD40 with Fogging oil. WD40 will dry out. It’s basically a solvent. Replace the Seafoam with a good fuel stabilizer such as Stabil. Loosen the bottom center bolt on the carb to get all gas out. Don’t spray the engine with water. Asking for problems. Drain the oil by unscrewing the drain plug. That’s why it’s there. Great video!
HaiDef I use Seafoam on my older machines. It’s a great cleaner. If you want the best results, use Stabil & Startron, one is to stabilize, the other to handle the Ethonal. This combo has worked for me with perfect results for 30 years!
If your snowblower has a fuel shut off, just turn the valve to closed and let the engine run until it quits. That should mean the carb is empty for storage.
Suppose you could use an oil extractor and extract it from the fill hole. And I think I'm some other brands theses machines the small drain plug further back on that bar. I think some of the Husqvarna Tsar Hondas were like that.
WD-40 is not oil, and is not close to being the same as motor oil. WD stands for 'water displacement' which is what WD does well, it does not lubricate the same way oil does, and it evaporates rather quickly. WD is 90% mineral spirits, which is paint thinner or charcoal starter liquid. Gun oils are light oils that do lubricate, and they also come in spray cans. 3-in-1 is a light weight machine oil that can be used when you want some lasting light lubrication.
If you are not going to use motor oil in the spark plug hole I would recommend fluid film as it is a much better lubricant than wd-40 , it is also a good rust inhibitor . It has a widespread usage . It can be obtained at Lowes or online , a little expensive but well worth it .
1)Would you recommend to drop some motor oil in the spark plug hole rather than spraying lubricant? 2)If I drop some oil in the spark already, do I need to spray lubricant? 3)If I don't put oil in the hole, do I just spray Fluid Film inside the hole? Thank you very much!
I have a Toro snow thrower from 1995 with a 2 cycle engine ( you have to mix oil into the gasoline ) is there oil in the crankcase that needs to be drained / changed ? The entire engine is encased in a plastic cover that I don't know how or if it comes apart. Surely there has to be some kind of crank bearing(s) and connecting rod bearing(s) that need bottom end lubrication. Don't tell me to "look at your manual" because I don't have it and I don't know what model it is. Not checking or changing such oil for 27 years would have certainly caused ANY engine to seize or blow up by now, I would think. My Toro looks the same as the one in this video ( for the most part.) Except the engine isn't readily accessible.
Martin,I also have that model of Toro. Being a 2cycld there is no oil in the crankcase. Hense the oil in the gas . It does take a little work but the covers do come off . Pull off the tube on top front first. Followed by the big cover underneath then you can unbolt/unscrew the rear covers. Parts are easy to find at small engine shops. Good luck
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I owned one of these for many years. This one was for my daughter. It will do a great job on powder snow do7.pl/toro however deep, as long as you stay ahead of it. Very reliable and well built. Since it is electric It also eliminates any starting issues or the need to store gasoline. The downside is heavy, wet snow.
I've always just added an ounce of Seafoam to the gas, ran the engine a while so the gas gets thru the carbs, then shut off the gas at the tank and let it run out of gas in the carb so it drains. I make sure the tank is always full if it's a steel tank like a motorcycle. And they always start up like they were just shut down in the spring. I've been doing this for 39 years with not one carb problem and never cleaned a carb since.
I run Truefuel from Lowes. To me it is worth the cost to not have carb. issues. I also spray fogging oil into the cylinder to prevent rust in the cylinder during storage.Same thing you spray into the cylinder of a motorcycle while it is stored for winter.
Your snowblower should last a good number of years the way you take care of it. It was a very informative video and thank you for posting it.
Like said before , take out the bolt just below and to the right of the oil fill hole. That's the oil drain plug beside the numbers. 121 -4228
This video help me get my machine back up and running thank you for taking the time to make this video!
I stabilize premium non ethanol fuel and leave the tank full all summer long on my Cub Cadet 2X 26". I feel that it protects the gaskets to remain full. I do try and briefly run the engine for a few minutes monthly on cool mornings keeping in mind that the blower oil is very thin. I follow the same full tank storage with my Generac GP2200i inverter generator .. also run that unit monthly. In the fall season, I siphon both tanks and replace with fresh stabilized fuel prior to the winter. I've never had any carburetor problems on any of my engines from storage as long as I use non ethanol fuels.
This is exactly what I do!
decent advice as everyone has their own way. I just run the fuel out on my 2 stroke 210 r. I changed the plug twice in 11 years. That's all besides paddles and scraper. Definitely made the transition to tru fuel as the fuel went bad mid season in a snowstorm. I rather pay more in fuel and have the equipment work than gamble with fuel that last 60 days or less and deal with the shop and be shovelling.
One thing I include with my all equipment before storing is a light coat of rust preventive spray on all metal parts.I have the same machine and need to add a fuel shut off valve, it's limited for a location though.. ugh!
A couple of friendly suggestions:
Replace the WD40 with Fogging oil. WD40 will dry out. It’s basically a solvent.
Replace the Seafoam with a good fuel stabilizer such as Stabil.
Loosen the bottom center bolt on the carb to get all gas out.
Don’t spray the engine with water. Asking for problems.
Drain the oil by unscrewing the drain plug. That’s why it’s there.
Great video!
Has anyone seen their fuel gel up with Seafoam? I use it and havent had a problem in the three years I've had my blower.
Was wondering why using stabilizer is better than seafoam. Doesn't seafoam clear deposits, while stabilizer only treats the fuel? Can I use both?
HaiDef I use Seafoam on my older machines. It’s a great cleaner. If you want the best results, use Stabil & Startron, one is to stabilize, the other to handle the Ethonal.
This combo has worked for me with perfect results for 30 years!
@@algorel4763Ohh ok, thanks!
@@HDVrock I actually do. I use .5 ounces of Star Tron and 1 once per gal of Seafoam. All my small engines run perfectly.
Informative video and answered all my questions.
If your snowblower has a fuel shut off, just turn the valve to closed and let the engine run until it quits. That should mean the carb is empty for storage.
Great video, well presented.
Mike
Should of drained it from the plug in drain pan not fill hole.
Yes I agree.
Suppose you could use an oil extractor and extract it from the fill hole. And I think I'm some other brands theses machines the small drain plug further back on that bar. I think some of the Husqvarna Tsar Hondas were like that.
Bro, drain oil from drain plug, not from oil check filler
WD-40 is not oil, and is not close to being the same as motor oil. WD stands for 'water displacement' which is what WD does well, it does not lubricate the same way oil does, and it evaporates rather quickly. WD is 90% mineral spirits, which is paint thinner or charcoal starter liquid. Gun oils are light oils that do lubricate, and they also come in spray cans. 3-in-1 is a light weight machine oil that can be used when you want some lasting light lubrication.
If you are not going to use motor oil in the spark plug hole I would recommend fluid film as it is a much better lubricant than wd-40 , it is also a good rust inhibitor . It has a widespread usage . It can be obtained at Lowes or online , a little expensive but well worth it .
1)Would you recommend to drop some motor oil in the spark plug hole rather than spraying lubricant?
2)If I drop some oil in the spark already, do I need to spray lubricant?
3)If I don't put oil in the hole, do I just spray Fluid Film inside the hole? Thank you very much!
Great video. Thank you !
great video. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. But it looks like your snowblower was never used. It was so clean, even before you washed it down.
This was great thanks...
I have a Toro snow thrower from 1995 with a 2 cycle engine ( you have to mix oil into the gasoline ) is there oil in the crankcase that needs to be drained / changed ? The entire engine is encased in a plastic cover that I don't know how or if it comes apart. Surely there has to be some kind of crank bearing(s) and connecting rod bearing(s) that need bottom end lubrication. Don't tell me to "look at your manual" because I don't have it and I don't know what model it is. Not checking or changing such oil for 27 years would have certainly caused ANY engine to seize or blow up by now, I would think. My Toro looks the same as the one in this video ( for the most part.) Except the engine isn't readily accessible.
Martin,I also have that model of Toro. Being a 2cycld there is no oil in the crankcase. Hense the oil in the gas . It does take a little work but the covers do come off . Pull off the tube on top front first. Followed by the big cover underneath then you can unbolt/unscrew the rear covers. Parts are easy to find at small engine shops. Good luck
great video for me as a first timer to move snow. But, what is the ratio of fuel stabilizer to gas. Many thanks.
Mohammed Ali this model is gas only.
@@mike1536 I bought a 518 ZR. From your info. I would think gas stabilizer is not required. I appreciate your advise. Thanks,
Read the instructions on the fuel stabilizer bottle
@@DaninVirginia i put stabilizer in my gas can all year and for my grass cutter too
SEAFOAM!!!!
I never understood why ppl check the oil dipstick when u can clearly see the oil
how often do ya change the oil
Once a year is recommended.
Toro recommends after the first two hours of use, then once a season.
my fule n oil mix snowblower throwing white smoke have any idea y sir thanks winter get close am trying to fix that problem plz help thanks
You probably mixed too much 2cycle oil with fuel
Another friendly suggestion: get CleanCarburetor kit and remove all the fuel from inside the jets - this is the place where the fuel gums up.
fuel wont gum up if its stored properly. TruFuel is also an awesome product to run through the fuel system before storage.
This machine will last you 100 years...