How Does a Snowblower Work? — Lawn Equipment Repair

Snowblower won’t throw snow? Won't start or won't stay running? This video provides information on how a snowblower works and offers troubleshooting tips to assist you in diagnosing and repair.

Here is a list of the most commonly replaced parts associated with each snowblower symptom:

Snowblower runs poorly: carburetor, spark plug, air filter
Snowblower won’t start: spark plug, carburetor, ignition coil, flywheel key
Snowblower wheels won’t turn: belts, drive disk, cables
Snowblower engine stops after a few seconds: carburetor, gas cap, spark plug, air filter
Snowblower auger won’t turn: belts, shear bolts, shear pins
Snowblower won’t blow the snow: impeller

All of the information provided in this snowblower troubleshooting video is applicable to the following brands: Ariens, Craftsman, Honda, John Deere, MTD, Murray, Toro, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines