Damn Snowblower

[BHC]

Purchased just over one year ago, with no snow i just never used it nor started it, absolutely my fault !!

Few days ago I put fresh gas and stabil added, as well as fresh oil. Wasn't kicking over, but had power, I assume gummed up carburetor and I just didn't have the patience to take it part....

So, this morning it was bothering me, went into the garage again power but not kicking over, I primed it, choke, etc. I then unplugged the wire to the spark plug then re-plugged it, BAM !!! It started ....ran it for 10 mins....now I'm happy 

[electric10162]

2 minutes ago, BHC said:

Purchased just over one year ago, with no snow i just never used it nor started it, absolutely my fault !!

Few days ago I put fresh gas and stabil added, as well as fresh oil. Wasn't kicking over, but had power, I assume gummed up carburetor and I just didn't have the patience to take it part....

So, this morning it was bothering me, went into the garage again power but not kicking over, I primed it, choke, etc. I then unplugged the wire to the spark plug then re-plugged it, BAM !!! It started ....ran it for 10 mins....now I'm happy 

I fired up mine on Saturday. Instant gratification

[BHC]

Now watch no snow for 2 years

Edited January 20 by BHC

[gaberdeen]

I bought one of the electric EGO snowblowers last year. Have to say I love it, but my driveway isn’t huge.

[archer36]

4 minutes ago, gaberdeen said:

I bought one of the electric EGO snowblowers last year. Have to say I love it, but my driveway isn’t huge.

I got one this year. I had the batteries and charger so I picked it up real cheap at Lowe's. Only $199. Used it today and it works great. No worries if my gas blower is going to start. 

[Silkcitymedic]

Ethanol free gas, heavy dose of stabil, full tank, and stored inside, always one pull starts or a touch of the electric starter and we are in business. 

[hammer4reel]

7 minutes ago, archer36 said:

I got one this year. I had the batteries and charger so I picked it up real cheap at Lowe's. Only $199. Used it today and it works great. No worries if my gas blower is going to start. 

199 for one of their snow blowers you stole it 

[archer36]

36 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

199 for one of their snow blowers you stole it 

Sure did. I think it was less than half price. My Son told me about it online. It was sold out quickly. It was "tool" only. No batteries or charger. I already have them. 

Edited January 20 by archer36

[Greybeard]

Thought you were going to say, "and then I saw the little on/off switch down below", BHC.

Mine always starts one pull, but if I shut it off I have to wait 5-10 minutes for it to cool down before it will start again.  Might have to do with a bad oil sensor getting hot and shutting it off as if the oil is low.  I just keep it running, problem solved.

[BHC]

All switches knobs in the proper place, once I reconnected the spark plug wire it started without issue

[kohunter]

4 minutes ago, BHC said:

All switches knobs in the proper place, once I reconnected the spark plug wire it started without issue

I've done that with my lawnmower. After pulling the rope for 10 minutes. DOH!!!

[Merkel]

I fired mine up last night around 9:30.  Didn’t start initially until I realized the choke wasn’t positioned properly. Ugh! 

[Rusty]

It was 6" of light fluff,  it wasn't even worth breaking out the snow blower.  

[Rjtfd]

Started mine this morning. Filled it up and one pull. Hasn’t failed me in 14 years of owning it. 

[Jim_]

7" of  light fluffy stuff in Rockaway. Which was good because I still have my lawn mower all gassed up and ready to go, my snow thrower is still in storage mode. Sometimes I think about selling it.