How to Repair a Snowblower

Provide routine repair and maintenance to your snow blower to keep it running properly and safely. Make the repairs you're comfortable doing yourself, and hire a professional to make repairs that are beyond your skill level.

Instructions

1. Turn your snow blower off and work in a well lit area. Remove and replace the spark plugs in your snow blower.

2. Take out the carburettor and dismantle it. Clean the inlet needle and jets with a cleanser made for carburettors. Reseat the inlet needle and put the carburettor back in place.

3. Check the blades to see if you need to replace them. Apply wax to the blades and snow chute if the blades are in good condition. Remove the rivets and replace the blades if the set is worn out.

4. Empty the gas tank by allowing the snow blower to run outside until it's completely out of fuel. Replace the fuel filter if your snow blower has one, and refill the snow blower with fresh fuel mixed according to your manufacturer's directions.

5. Drain the oil and replace it with fresh oil at the beginning of every season.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your snow blower's manual for instructions on dismantling and rebuilding your snow blower, as each model will vary slightly.

• Never put your arms and hands into the blades of a snow blower to repair a jam. Even if the snow blower isn't running at the time, the force of the released blades can cause serious injury.