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Scottish2008 · Jan 23, 2008, 08:34 AM

I have a used snowblower and it works, some what fine. I have noticed it starting to cut out when I start blowing the snow. Now I have changed the belts on the snow blower and that's not the case. Can anyone give me some suggestions on to rectify this problem. It is 10 hp and the cut is?? 27 or something. As well how long should I worm up my snowblower before blowing the snow?

85Dave · Jan 23, 2008, 10:51 AM

If the snow is too thick and heavy it will stress the motor some and slow it down, I know mine does this every now and then as well.

If you are good with motors I suggest taking it apart and giving it a good cleaning. My first thought is the gears are stressing the overall motor and could need some repair or oil. I also suggest looking into the carb. And cleaning it out real well. If it has a float and bowl setup the older floats can start leaking and won't float as well which would start stalling the engine after a few minutes of use and would also give problems on startup.

Its best to let the engine warm up for about a minute before going to work with it as well. This puts less stress on the parts which will keep the motor in shape.

Scottish2008 · Jan 23, 2008, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by 85Dave

if the snow is too thick and heavy it will stress the motor some and slow it down, I know mine does this every now and then as well.

If you are good with motors I suggest taking it apart and giving it a good cleaning. My first thought is the gears are stressing the overall motor and could need some repair or oil. I also suggest looking into the carb. and cleaning it out real well. If it has a float and bowl setup the older floats can start leaking and wont float as well which would start stalling the engine after a few minutes of use and would also give problems on startup.

Its best to let the engine warm up for about a minute before going to work with it as well. This puts less stress on the parts which will keep the motor in shape.

Is there a diagram of basically cleaning a carb. I know what it looks like, I know where it is and I know what your talking about when you say float. Can I just take the bowl off and do that? I would like to examine the carb better but the cover has the chock going through it and I don't know how to take the choke off with out breaking it. Need more help please.

85Dave · Jan 23, 2008, 03:17 PM

With some searching around the net with part and model #s I'm sure you could find a breakdown of the carb. Or a service manual for free.

Not being able to look at it myself its hard to say how it comes apart.
You can also try spraying carb. Cleaner into the air intake and seeing of that helps out any.

Scottish2008 · Jan 24, 2008, 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by 85Dave

with some searching around the net with part and model #s im sure you could find a breakdown of the carb. or a service manual for free.

Not being able to look at it myself its hard to say how it comes apart.
You can also try spraying carb. cleaner into the air intake and seeing of that helps out any.

I got what I was looking for regarding the breakdown of the carb. Like you suggested. I will give it a try and get back to you.

MOWERMAN2468 · Jan 25, 2008, 11:00 AM

I would suggest a warm up time of at least 5 minutes.

Scottish2008 · Jan 25, 2008, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by MOWERMAN2468

i would suggest a warm up time of at least 5 minutes.

Can you please tell me why 5 minutes? It is used but the longer I take care of it the longer it will last me. If you have any tips on maintaining the snowblower it will be helpful as well. Thanks