Snowblower Tune-up (Tecumseh 5.5 hp) Part 2

[KMBME]

ive got an Tecumseh 4 hp snowblower and the auger belt broke due over use ever year every small engine place i went to does not know what type if belt to put on it would you know ?

[cardo1111]

Excellent vid. Looks like MTD made this blower for Sears I have one branded MTD and it's almost identical. Too bad they now seem to be using more and more of the chinese built motors like Powermore & LCT these aren't proven yet and parts are more expensive. Good 'ol American made machinery is becoming increasingly rare in favor of cost-cutting measures.

[doug4772]

I was always told to run SAE 30 in my MTD 5HP. Why 5w30? I know they make SAE 30 small engine oil that is sold in the snow blower section of sears etc. That's what I used when I changed my oil for this upcoming year....should I not have done this?

[brill068]

Great video, although one point.....you said 5-30 (about 10 ounces)0 is the recommended oil, but in the video, you were pouring oil from a 10-30 bottle and it seemed like a lot more than 10 ounces.

[yorgle]

Hi there. I have an Ariens snowblower with a Tecumseh engine (similar to this one but a little different.) It runs fine for a little while, then will stall without me doing anything at all. I can restart it usually after a few pulls, and it's fine for a few more minutes. One of the hoses seems loose on its connector, and when i push the primer bulb, it sounds more like air gurgling than anything. No leaks from it or anything. Hose replacement and carb cleanout?

[strickmans]

my snow blower use to throw snow but today i start the engine the auger move but doesnt throw snow what could be the issue?

[mikesequiprepair]

@strickmans The impeller (or fan) behind the augers is frozen. You must free up before squeezing the auger engage lever or you will surely smoke the belt - once the belt smokes it will need to be replaced. Thanks for your question.

[Racecar097]

You recommend 5w30 on a Snow Blower yet you put in 10w30.  Which is it?

[4thstooge]

@Racecar097 Your right! he says use5w30 oil then he puts crappy Autozone 10w30 oil in the machine using a dirty funnel. I did mine , I used Ariens 5w30 "snowblower oil" with a clean funnel. This guy is sloppy.

[scubasteve728]

snow kings are the best!

[jniz84]

Hey, just wanted to say I appreciate the help. I was having some trouble with the tension on my belt, and I never realized how muddy the oil gets over the course of a season. Thanks again.

[jniz84]

Hey, just wanted to say I appreciate the help. I was having some trouble with the tension on my belt, and I never realized how muddy the oil gets over the course of a season. Thanks again.

[gpd1312]

I have a Craftsman 24" snowblower and I'm asking if you have any videos regarding replacing the pull cord. I attempted to start my snow blower via pull cord and the cord came off.

[mikesequiprepair]

@gpd1312 The next time I have a pull cord repair I'll try to get one made.  Thanks

[MrGuyana25]

Would you happen to know why a snow blower would climb up on the snow instead of scraping from the bottom. I have a two stage 5HP ariens walk behind blower.

the scrapers are new.

this happen when i have about 10 inches of snow.

[mikesequiprepair]

@MrGuyana25

Sounds like your trying to move more snow than the snow blower can handle.

Try traveling at a slower speed ...if it still rides up then try cutting a 1/2 to 3/4 chute capacity path. You cant acheive this on the first pass but it's possible on every pass from then on.

[shane10141]

what is up with the gloves??????????????

[patryric]

Check at 3:42, it's 10W-30 that is going in there;-)

I have a question. Changing the belt on my Toro Powershift 1132.

The manual says to remove the idler pully assembly, then the capscrew and lockwasher securing the half sheave to the front of pully assembly. Pull the old one out and install the new one.

The only problem is that it turns the engine with it.

How can I block it from turning so I can remove and put back that screw?

Did I miss something? Maybe if I remove the guard instead?

[tomfarr56]

My Tecumseh 5.5 uses 21 oz. of oil. I had to find the owners manual online to verify, but your videos are a treat! THANK YOU!!!!

[walkingfreak]

i have learned one thing! dont be a pussy about the grease or smell of gas or oil if your going to work around these engines. no matter what your going to get dirty or smelly somehow haha

[egreene27]

Is it a 2 stagesnow blower.P.S. I think your a pro.

[mikesequiprepair]

@egreene27 - yes sir. The snowblower in the vidoe is a 2 Stage.

Does this answer your question/

Mike

[aladat]

very informative, thank you for the post. i learned alot! i have watched part 1 and 2. i got a 5.5hp techumseh like you have on there. but it is a 22" MTD. its black. once again thanks for the post!

[han050]

i have a Stiga snowcube and my engine broke down , the sealing to the crankshaft

inside the flywheel popped out and i found that the crankcase ventilation whas blocked whith is, just beside the carburetor , good thing too cheek outerwhise i have fun every time i go out whit it and blow snow . Have fun / Håkan in sweden with alot with snow

[irish4488]

Hey Mike, Thanks! Using your videos, I replaced my auger belt, spark plug and changed my oil with no problems. Videos are very well done and easy to understand.

Thanks.

[tommyindelaware]

i checked the oil on my son's blower..and the oil was putty white. how would water get in this blower? is the head gasket prob blown ? it's the same model on your awesome video.

thanks for the great generous work !!!!!!

[han050]

check the crankcase ventilation it might be blocked somewere (in my case with is), when the engineoil gets white it is full of whater and the oil can not lubricate the engine properly

[robgnts]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, thank you very much.

I broke the augar belt on exactly this model snow blower & this was a great help.

I aquired the snow blower with my house, and it did not come with the manual. thks again, rob

[joen7xxx]

Excellent videos. Exactly what I needed. How does one adjust the needle valve on the carb?

Thanks!

[mikesequiprepair]

Clockwise is lean, counter-clockwise is rich. Thanks for your question.

[mikesequiprepair]

On a fixed jet carburetor there's no need for an adjustment, but yes, older carburetors do have an adjustment on the bottom. thanks for your question.

[BandOnTheRun87]

hold on don't you need to adjust the rpm's or adjust the carb settings