Snowblower Tune Up And Questions?

[toofun]

Well its getting to that time of year again and need to get the snowblower set and ready to go. I never worked on small engines before and since I am always looking to expand the limited skills I have I figured I would give my hand a try at tuning up my snowblower. I know there must be a bunch of you out there that have done this so any tune up tips you can throw my way would be great.

I have an ARIENS ST824 which about 10-12 years old. Any manuals, diagrams, etc would be appreciated. I figured I would change the oil, spark plug, check the wear on the belts, but what about other things like tuning the carb for proper operation, and this thing they call the FRICTION DISC?? Any step by step procedure I could use to systematically tune it the right way? Something tells me New England is gonna be hammered this year. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

Mark
TOOFUN

[69rs]

You got a what, now?!?

[BonzoHansen]

Do some googling. I've had good luck getting manuals on line.

[Kenova]

Check your spark plug, tire air pressure, and change the oil. Beyond that, fix "stuff" when it breaks.
I have a little 5hp. two stage with a 24" cut. It's over thirty years old and you can't kill the little sucker.
Ken

[Bandit]

Put a big-block chevy in it like this yahoo did:

http://www.v8snowblowers.com/id6.html

Then I will be able to give you more tips for tuning it up!

Paul

[Kenova]

Put a big-block chevy in it like this yahoo did:

http://www.v8snowblowers.com/id6.html

Then I will be able to give you more tips for tuning it up!

Paul

"Send the snow back to where it came from" LOL.
When I go to the swap meets there are always a lot of snowmobile engines for sale. I'm thinking 750 triple with chambers.
Ken