How to summer-ize / store a single stage snowblower!!! (Toro blower)
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Hey everyone!
Welcome back to another Dave's Small Engines video!!!
Truly happy to have you here!
Today, I am storing my Toro Single Stage snowblower for the summer. Of course, snow is in the forecast so I may have jumped the gun...
This is a sought after Toro CCR3000GTS 5hp 20" cut Suzuki engine blower. I have been very happy with the performance... so much so that I sold my 11.5hp 30" Craftsman dual stage blower.
Follow along as I go step by step utilizing the proper preparation and storage methods to ensure my snowblower will fire up at the first sign of snowfall this coming winter!
Cheers!
Dave
exactly what I do!
Nice Don!!!!
Good job
Thanks Josh! Good to see you here!
Hey Dave,
Thanks for the tips 👍
Greetings, Stefan
Thanks Stefan! Glad to have you back.
Sounds good, nice video
Thanks Steve!!!! Cheers!
Great job dave
Hey EB! Thanks!
Do similar to run engine out of fuel, but never did the repetitive purge valve n try to restart technique - will be adding that to my process. Thanks Dave!
Cheers!!!
Job well done!
Thanks Joey!
Hello Dave I’ve owned the same machine since new (1998) it’s been great the only work done was changing the paddles 3/4 times and the carb once. What happens to the Mikuni carbs sometimes is the throttle shaft/blade wears and causes a vacuum leak and uncontrolled revving. I replaced the original carb but then installed a new throttle blade on the original one. The only down side to these is the cost of parts is quite high (carbs & ignition coils) other than that they last forever.
Hey Luigi! I have to replace the shoes/skids on mine. Just got the parts in. Planning on making a video out of it. How far does yours throw the snow? I think I could use a paddle swap too!
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When you replace the paddles also replace the plastic scraper bar at the same time. The paddles should have metal locating washers (not sure what Toro calls them) and these help position the paddles properly. Some of the torx bolts are tough to get at it’s a job you should do when you’re feeling patient if you know what I mean lol. Not bending over on a cold garage floor! Mine with new paddles throws about 15-20 feet depends on the snow. These machines are good up to about 9-12” of snow. They move slush really well. One of the better single stage units. I greatly prefer the light weight of the 2 stroke models…
Great video Dave. Awesome tips brother.
Thanks Chuck! Glad to have you back!
Good job I usually wait until the end of April.
You may be onto something.....
Good video Dave
Thanks Henry!
Also one more thing many people don’t know this but Toro always recommended that you use TCW-3 oil in their snowblowers. Whisk this seems counter intuitive it is because they run slower and cooler than leaf blowers and saws. The TCW3 oil is ash less and will result in less deposits over time. I use full syn TCW3 in mine…. You can use the regular TC oil as well but that’s what it says in all their manuals.
Hey Luigi! I need to go find me some of that! Cheers
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It’s just outboard 2 stroke oil. Pennzoil used to sell a full syn TCW3 oil by the gallon; I bought one gallon some years back I figure it will make approx 40 gallons of 2 stroke fuel! I think Mercury Marine sells a syn version of their TCW3.
Good job. I always turn off the gas and then run the engine until it’s dry so there’s no chance for evaporative residue in the carb.
That's essentially the same thing as I've done here!
The beanie hat is back on, YES, the universe is back in balance again. These steps should be common knowledge, but unfortunately it is not. People still to this day need to be educated, on how to put equipment up for storage. Good informational video.
Thank you Stellar! Hopefully the hat can go away for a while soon!
You give some good tips here Dave!
Glad you like them! Cheers Nash!
Great Job. Another tip, would be to give it a good wash to get any salt off and then spray all metal parts down with a rust inhibitor like fluid film. Not sure about your area but the area at the base of the driveway picks up lots of salt from the roads when the plow comes by.
Great tip! I usually do a spray down before putting it away in the shed - still a bit cold yet to get the power washer going!
You should do one about that exactly snowblower but where a seized engine show people on how to unseize
If I come across one that is seized I will!
I observed that “surging” that is one of Donyboy’s pet peeves but it’s indicative of fuel starvation to the carb. Nice video, Dave. Good tip for Springtime!!! 👍
Thanks Henerker!!!
I use startron. But I’m really beginning to wonder if it’s all snake oil. Taryl fixes all has done a monthly engine start videos on all stabilizers including just plain gas. All run pretty much the same. Makes you wonder.
i saw Taryl's video as well , he tested several different stabilizes over a period of a year or so and the engines without any stabilizes in the fuel started up just as well ,
i personally have only drained and run dry all my equipment and never had a issue
@@marcelcanuck I hear ya. Funny thing is I keep everything full and never had a issue either. I’m talking over 40 years of doing it. I always think of the diaphragms drying out and getting brittle. Either way works to be honest I assume.
Hey John, I saw those too. Not much of a big difference is there? For my small-er engines, I just run them dry.
I'm with you Michel, for all of my hand held stuff I just run it dry. Cheers!
@@DavesSmallEngines i guess it depends on someone's experiences with small engines , some friends of mine swear by fuel stabilizers or fogging their engines , i've always had good luck just draining the fuel so far
"Summer-ize" north of the border, I like that! Do you have any concerns for piston or cylinder wall running at the end with no lubrication from the fuel?
Hey!!! I do not. I run 45:1 with quality oil. There is enough left over lubrication that it is not causing any damage for the minimal starting!
Thanks for the comments!
I wanna see that 5HP 2 stroke suzuki engine on a 2 stage 21 inch toro.
That would be sweet!
Dav please explain how you summarize that doctor's office step stool next to you
Good eye. That’s exactly where it came from!
Good video, Dave.
Suggestion, don't let the pull cord "snap back" into the dashboard.
Probably a good way to crack it, eh?! Cheers!
Dave I have an unrelated question. I just got a Stihl Br600 in for a tune up. I have never worked on that style of engine . My understanding is that it's a 4 cycle engine that runs premix. Is the carb tuning procedure the Same as a 2 cycle?
Hey Brian! I have a few of those I am working on right now. Same tuning process as far as I can recall. From the manual:
basic setting as follows:
. High speed screw H: 3 Open 3 1/2 turns counterclockwise
. Low speed screw L: Open 2 turns counterclockwise
Adjusting maximum engine speed
It is not possible to specify an exact maximum engine speed because power is constantly absorbed by the blower wheel.
. With the engine running at full throttle, turn the high speed screw counterclockwise and use a tachometer to set a 100 rpm drop in speed (rich limit) compared to maximum engine speed.
. Turn the high speed screw 1full turn clockwise (leaner) from that position.
If it is not possible to check engine speed with a tachometer while making adjustments, do not set the high speed screw any leaner by turning it beyond the basic setting.
If the setting is too lean, there is a risk of engine damage.
@@DavesSmallEnginesThanks Dave. I couldn't get it to run correctly so I have ordered a new carb for it .
Do you recommend pulling the spark plug and fogging the cylinder? Nice video!
No need in my opinion. If you use good gas without ethanol and good oil, it should be good to go come winter!
I have one exactly like that with the engine seized You should listen to me
For sure!
Is this snow thrower a 2 cycle or 4 cycle unit?
Hey Duane! 2 cycle. Mixed gas!!!
Stabilizer is a waste of money for non-ethanol fuel. You should watch Taryl Fixes All -- he's been running a test for over a year with all types of stabilizers.
Maybe so - I am erring on the side of caution. I bought this blower used and only ran two tanks of fuel through it all winter. I do not know what the previous owner used so I’d like to know any moisture is removed.
I have also read that the non ethanol fuel can sometimes be contaminated with ethanol if it comes out of the same fuel pump line.
Most folks don’t run ethanol free fuel so I think the info stands!
Thanks for watching Ozark!
First Fail! Fuel Additive Experiment - July 2020- ua-cam.com/video/XDT59ckjxko/v-deo.html , i use Sta-ble Storage , i leave the fuel in the tank and run the carburetor dry , another thing is when i fuel up my gas cans , i add fuel stabilizer every time , so i don`t have gas left over not treated .i add fuel stabilizer prior putting fuel in the fuel tank ,so as i pour the fuel at the station it mixes as best it could. My snowblower didnt cime with a fuel shutoff , so had to add one!!!!!
I’ll check it out!