Snowblower repair guides

To prevent damage to your snowblower auger, replace the skid shoes when both sides of the shoe are worn. It's an easy repair that you can handle yourself.

To prevent snowblower auger and shave plate damage, adjust the skid shoes regularly to keep the shave plate ¼-inch high. It's an easy adjustment that you can handle yourself.

Follow the 7 easy steps in this repair guide/video to replace a worn out shave plate on your snowblower.

Replace the fuel filter on your snowblower if it's clogged or damaged.

Rebuild the carburetor on your snowblower if the engine isn't getting fuel.

Replace the 4-way chute control assembly on your snowblower if it’s damaged.

Replace the stop switch on your snowblower if your engine won't start.

Adjust the valve lash on your snowblower engine to keep the engine running smoothly.

Squealing snowblower? Probably a worn auger belt. To keep your snowblower blowing snow, replace it.

A loose or snapped auger drive cable can prevent the auger from rotating. Follow this step-by-step guide to replace the cable

Replace the chute control gearbox on your snowblower if it's stripped or damaged.

Replace the electric starter on your snowblower if it doesn't work.

The friction disc is one of the components of the drive system. If it's worn or damaged, the snowblower won't self-propel. These step-by-step instructions show how to replace the friction disc yourself, in about half an hour.

Replace the fuel line on your snowblower if it's cracked or damaged.

The shear pin breaks if you hit hard-packed snow, to protect the engine from damage. Your snowblower auger won't rotate until you fix it. You can replace it in about 10 minutes.