Snowblower issues

[Huskie]

What a great time to have problems. First the electric start went out, I'll have to bring it in for a fix, it just spins and doesn't engage. Then when I pull start it, it doesn't seem to get any gas even primed. I can start it with a little priming help, however it will run for 20 minutes or so and dies. Would this be overheating or could some vent be clogged up, causing a vacuum and killing. Can't get it in until after this blizzard and will take a week or so to get back I suppose. Any thing I can do now so I can blow out the driveway in the morning IF it stops snowing and blowing!!! Besides calling the neighbors of course!

[jb426]

check the air filter assembly. Ive had it clog up with ice. It would run for awhile then petter out. Probably not the problem but easy check.

[jentz]

On the elec start use WD 40 on the bendix gear,The gear that rises to enguage the flywheel,Work it up and down to clear dirt and debriem,Make sure the wires from batt to solenoid to starter are clean with good contact.Like above clean the air filter.The 20 min and dies???Try running it with the fuel cap not tightened down for more air entering the fuel tank(to avoid vaccuum)Dont lose the fuel cap from vibration.

[harvey lee]

MY bendix on my starter will do that from time to time.

All I do is tighten up the 2 nuts that hold it to the block and I am good to go.

Seem's the vibration will losen the nuts up and then it will not engage.

Finally, I used some Lock-tite on the threads and I cured my issues with the starter.

Could be your issue, then maybe not.

Far as the fuel issue, some cap's have like a cork piece in the cap. I would make sure that it is not all dirty or something in there that does not allow the tank to breathe. Worth checking.

As suggested above, let it run with the cap loose, it that does it, I would look at the gas cap.

[hamms-scooter]

Where you located ? Can use mine to do the job if you need help.

[Huskie]

Ended up getting the electric start fixed and a carburetor kit put in. Starts up great, one pull is all it needs. However after using it one with no issues it again started to spit and spuder a bit, didn't die. this happened again after about 15 minutes of use. The cap doesn't have a hole in it, just medal and cork on the inside top. Must be some sort of fuel issue I would think though, any more ideas?

[Sea Hage]

You say you used it once with no issue, Did you use it with the gas it came back from the shop with ? And did you add gas for the next time you used it ? Could be your gas in the can is old or has crud in the bottom of the can. Drain the tank and try fresh gas, if dirt and water come out of tank you will need to take apart the carb. and clean it again. Good Luck

[jentz]

What snoblower make? What engine? what year of manufacture? Some older ones that had those symptions the choke and throttle base mount either wore out or moved just enough todo that.

[Huskie]

It's a Troy-Built Storm 8526, must be a 07 or 08 model. I've had it for 4 or 5 winters now, never been pleased with the power. Doesn't seem to throw the snow far enough for an 8.5 horse. Going to have to buy a new or newer one for next winter.

[delcecchi]

I got a new snowblower a few years ago, and it doesn't throw the snow near as far as my old simplicity did. I attributed it to the pernicious influence of lawyers and the government, since any rock or debris came out of the old one at what seemed to be potentially lethal velocity.

[harvey lee]

It's a Troy-Built Storm 8526, must be a 07 or 08 model. I've had it for 4 or 5 winters now, never been pleased with the power. Doesn't seem to throw the snow far enough for an 8.5 horse. Going to have to buy a new or newer one for next winter.

If it blew the snow well at first and now is less, your belt for the blower could be worn and slipping a bit.

[Northlander]

Or the pad and roller that spins the auger assembly could be worn out. Easy fix.