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: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets…
Main causes: stale gas, clogged carburetor, clogged or broken fuel line, dirty spark plug, bad rewind starter, incorrect…
Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…
Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground…
Main causes: clogged chute, damaged auger blades, broken shear pins, worn auger belt, damaged gear case, engine problems…
Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case…
Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…
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 a snowblower fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter on your snowblower if it's clogged or damaged.…
How to replace a snowblower shave plate
Follow the 7 easy steps in this repair guide/video to replace a worn out shave plate on your snowblower.…
How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly
Replace the chute control gearbox on your snowblower if it's stripped or damaged.…
Articles and videos for gas snowblowers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your snowblower.
Learn the steps to take to adjust and maintain your snowblower so it lasts longer.…
This chart will help you find the right carburetor for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter.…
Learn how to replace the chute control assembly and gearbox if the chute on your snowblower won't turn.…