Snowblower symptoms
You don't want to face snowblower problems like the engine won't start, auger not turning or the engine runs rough when snow is piling up. Our symptoms and DIY troubleshooting steps help you fix snowblower problems. You can easily order parts by typing your snowblower model number in the search bar at the top of page. Our easy-to-follow snowblower repair guides walk you through replacement part installation so you can get the snowblower going again.
Symptoms common to all gas snowblowers
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Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…
Main causes: clogged chute, damaged auger blades, broken shear pins, worn auger belt, damaged gear case, engine problems…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…
Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…
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: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground…
Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…
Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, …
Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case…
Repair guides for gas snowblowers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your snowblower.
How to adjust snowblower engine valve lash
Adjust the engine valve lash on your snowblower to keep the engine starting and running smoothly....
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....
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....
Articles and videos for gas snowblowers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your snowblower.
Get an overview of the main steps in a snowblower tune-up and click to videos with more details....
Get your snowblower ready for winter before winter arrives, so you don't have to mess with it while snow piles up....
Protect your snowblower's engine and body by preparing it for after-season storage....