What did you do in your garage today..?

[oioioi]

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They are simple machines. YouTube is your friend.

I didn't think they would be to complicated. Trying to source the right belt for now which I can't see that being very difficult either.
Amazon has tons. Will try Halton Power Equipment tomorrow as they have been good to me before so I don't mind fiving them more business.

 

[Mad Mike]

I didn't think they would be to complicated. Trying to source the right belt for now which I can't see that being very difficult either.
Amazon has tons. Will try Halton Power Equipment tomorrow as they have been good to me before so I don't mind fiving them more business.

Remove the belt, take it to PA, thd hydraulic desk will match it up.

 

[Wingboy]

Separating the housing from the back looks bad, but it's not.

 

[oioioi]

Remove the belt, take it to PA, thd hydraulic desk will match it up.

I have the part numbers for the Traction (419744) and Impeller (408007) belts so I will try to source it based on that. At least I think

 

[GreyGhost]

I have the part numbers for the Traction (419744) and Impeller (408007) belts so I will try to source it based on that. At least I think

Just be careful they give you something suitable. On a snow thrower i used to have, sourcing a belt the exact size was easy. Problem was the easy to find belt was rated for a fraction of a hp and I needed the belt to hold more than 5 hp. Eventually found one. Belt worked well.

 

[oioioi]

They are simple machines. YouTube is your friend.

Seems simple enough. The snow blower in the video below is the exact same one as I have. Just a different color.

The video is actually well done. Much better then many other "instructional" videos.

 

[Wind Shear]

Fork oil, brake & clutch fluid, rechecked cam belt tension.
Will be mounting and balancing new tires if the weather agrees this weekend (ie working cold rubber would be a pain)

 

[mimico_polak]

Seems simple enough. The snow blower in the video below is the exact same one as I have. Just a different color.

The video is actually well done. Much better then many other "instructional" videos.

I replaced the belts on my old CRAFTSMAN. Super simple job and I’m no handyman.

 

[ReSTored]

Just be careful they give you something suitable. On a snow thrower i used to have, sourcing a belt the exact size was easy. Problem was the easy to find belt was rated for a fraction of a hp and I needed the belt to hold more than 5 hp. Eventually found one. Belt worked well.

I have a 30 year old Craftsman 10HP / 29" that still works great. I needed a 38" belt in a hurry and CT had a fractional HP one that I put on and it is still working a year later. At that time I ordered a proper Murray belt from Amazon and I'll swap out the CT one when it breaks or I have a spare 30 minutes.

 

[Hardwrkr13]

I replaced the belts on my old CRAFTSMAN. Super simple job and I’m no handyman.

Same here. Knew nothing about snowblowers until we got ours. Schematics for most can be found online. Once you tip it on the auger side and pull off the bottom panel to see how everything works it's clear how simple they are.

 

[mimico_polak]

Same here. Knew nothing about snowblowers until we got ours. Schematics for most can be found online. Once you tip it on the auger side and pull off the bottom panel to see how everything works it's clear how simple they are.

My neighbour has the exact same model that I do, and he's too cheap to spend $150 for diagnosis of his not starting.

I'm tempted to offer him $50 for a non-functioning snowblower, because his auger/chute is in perfect condition with a non-functioning engine...and I have a well functioning engine with a rusted and bent out auger/chute...

I'm quite confident I can swap it out myself fairly simply.

 

[Wingboy]

Same here. Knew nothing about snowblowers until we got ours. Schematics for most can be found online. Once you tip it on the auger side and pull off the bottom panel to see how everything works it's clear how simple they are.

It is a little disappointing tho. You spend the extra bucks for one with 6 forward, and 2 reverse gears. But when you pull the bottom panel off, it's like.....wtf!

 

[ReSTored]

My neighbour has the exact same model that I do, and he's too cheap to spend $150 for diagnosis of his not starting.

I'm tempted to offer him $50 for a non-functioning snowblower, because his auger/chute is in perfect condition with a non-functioning engine...and I have a well functioning engine with a rusted and bent out auger/chute...

I'm quite confident I can swap it out myself fairly simply.

In my experience 99% of non starting snowblower issues relate to a gummed up carb, a dead spark plug or a loose / corroded wire. Pull the carb, disassemble and clean it, replace the plug and clean / tighten the various ignition wires and it should start and run fine. About 1 - 2 hours of puttering around with it should do it. Always use stabilizer and gummed up carbs won't be an issue in the future.

 

[mimico_polak]

In my experience 99% of non starting snowblower issues relate to a gummed up carb, a dead spark plug or a loose / corroded wire. Pull the carb, disassemble and clean it, replace the plug and clean / tighten the various ignition wires and it should start and run fine. About 1 - 2 hours of puttering around with it should do it. Always use stabilizer and gummed up carbs won't be an issue in the future.

I think that's all it is anyway. But this guy is a 'mechanic' and he can't get it started, or even try to...so I'll offer him the $50 this weekend.

This way I'll make a super snow blower from 2 so-so snowblowers!

 

[Scuba Steve]

I think that's all it is anyway. But this guy is a 'mechanic' and he can't get it started, or even try to...so I'll offer him the $50 this weekend.

This way I'll make a super snow blower from 2 so-so snowblowers!

Those engines like to shear the key on the flywheel messing up the timing


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[Scuba Steve]

I think that's all it is anyway. But this guy is a 'mechanic' and he can't get it started, or even try to...so I'll offer him the $50 this weekend.

This way I'll make a super snow blower from 2 so-so snowblowers!

Carb is under 15 dollars I did mine last year better than it ever was now

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[Relax]

Those engines like to shear the key on the flywheel messing up the timing


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Common problem with tapered/friction-fit flywheels when not cleaned and torqued down properly. The key isn't meant to hold anything in place, it's just for initial locating.

 

[oioioi]

I think that's all it is anyway. But this guy is a 'mechanic' and he can't get it started, or even try to...so I'll offer him the $50 this weekend.

This way I'll make a super snow blower from 2 so-so snowblowers!

If he doesn't take your $50, tell him I can offer him $100.

 

[timtune]

Those engines like to shear the key on the flywheel messing up the timing


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You mean like when you're playing good samaritan doing a neighbour's driveway and find his flyers?

 

[oioioi]

Seems simple enough. The snow blower in the video below is the exact same one as I have. Just a different color.

The video is actually well done. Much better then many other "instructional" videos.

So I ordered belts from a local supplier. The drive belt is 1/2" by 34" and the auger belt is 5/8" by 38.

They did not have the sizes I needed in stock but they ordered them in. I went with Kevlar. They had a 34 inch.

I had my wife pick them as I couldn't get there before they closed. Of course she just paid for them and left and did not conform the sizes. Not that I expected her to.

So I go to install them and the drive belt seems a little short compared to the original. Type the model number off the belt (megadyne mxv4-340) into Google and it comes up as a 34 inch belt. CRAP, snow storm coming.

Luckily the original belt was not fully cut/ripped. I reinstalled the original drive belt along with new auger belt. So far it is still running fine. Hopefully it will last through this storm.

Monday I will call to confirm the sizing and I get to do it all over again.

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