April 20, 2023

Gas Snowblower: What should I do about a damaged snowblower tire?

If your snowblower's tire has a slow leak, try pumping up the tire with air; it might stay inflated long enough for you to clear the snow. You might even be able to get away with that approach until spring. But if the tire won't stay inflated, you have to repair or replace it. Also check the rim of the snowblower tire and replace the rim if it's damaged.

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THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR GAS SNOWBLOWER PROBLEM

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Repair or replace the snowblower tire or wheel rim

Inspect the tires should be inspected before each use. If a tire is flat, repair or replace it. If the wheel rim is damaged, replace it.

Repair or replace the snowblower tire or wheel rim

Find the required part specific to your product.

Symptoms for gas snowblowers

Choose a symptom to see related snowblower repairs.

Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets
Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel
Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground, engine problems
Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim
Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case
Main causes: stale gas, clogged carburetor, clogged or broken fuel line, dirty spark plug, bad rewind starter, incorrect valve lash
Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, auger cable problems
Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the belts
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 a snowblower fuel filter

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

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

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.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to rebuild a snowblower carburetor

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

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all snowblowers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your snowblower.

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Snowblower won’t start – 4 easy DIY fixes

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How to make your snowblower last longer

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What are the major parts of a snowblower?

What are the major parts of a snowblower?

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