How to use basic snowblower controls video
This video explains how to operate a snowblower's basic controls, including the shift lever, choke, throttle, primer, starter, chute, ingnition and more. It also shows how to check the oil.
For advice on diagnosing snowblower problems and installing replacement parts in your snowblower, see PartsDirect's snowblower repair help.
Symptoms for gas snowblowers
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Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…
Main causes: stale gas, clogged carburetor, clogged or broken fuel line, dirty spark plug, bad rewind starter, incorrect…
Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground…
Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, …
Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets…
Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…
Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…
Main causes: clogged chute, damaged auger blades, broken shear pins, worn auger belt, damaged gear case, engine problems…
Repair guides for gas snowblowers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your snowblower.
How to replace snowblower skid shoes
To prevent damage to your snowblower auger, replace the skid shoes when both sides of the shoe are worn. It's an easy re…
How to replace a snowblower auger drive cable
A loose or snapped auger drive cable can prevent the auger from rotating. Follow this step-by-step guide to replace the …
How to replace a snowblower electric starter
Replace the electric starter on your snowblower if it doesn't work.…
Articles and videos for gas snowblowers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your snowblower.
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Learn how to replace the chute control assembly and gearbox if the chute on your snowblower won't turn.…