3 Areas To PROTECT On Your SNOWBLOWER That You're NOT THINKING OF
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- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2023
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3 Areas To PROTECT On Your SNOWBLOWER That You're NOT THINKING OF. WINTER can do a number on a SNOWBLOWER. In this video, I go over 3 SPOTS to RUST PROOF that most snowblower owners forget about. BE PROACTIVE and STOP RUST from forming in these NEGLECTED areas. Follow these TIPS to help your snowblower LAST for YEARS to come. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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I use Armor skids as well. Another plus is they are twice as heavy as the ones that came with the blower. The added weight, helps keep the thrower down
Totally agree Cuffy! Added weight is a good thing! Thanks for watching bud! 👍
Gravel driveway, no way fluidfilm (while good stuff) or even PAINT is going to remain entirely intact and protective. So every summer when it’s dry, I take the snowblower out, clean off any dirt/dust/sand and such, and then spray rustoleum rusty metal primer over all the bare metal areas, including pretty much fogging the auger and impeller area. Not pretty or new looking but it has lasted many years and is still going.
It’s great that you take this level of care with your machine jertres! Definitely getting your money’s worth out of it for sure!
So after watching your video I decided to check my skids and they both needed adjustment, i used you two pencil method and it worked great, getting ready for a big storm coming tonight in the NE the adjustments came just in time. I do find your enthusiasm about taking care of your machines contagious i have three machines to take care of and your tips help a lot. Keep the videos coming!!
Awesome Leo! I appreciate your positive feedback! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!
It is amazing to see the time you put into your videos BEFORE you start recording. That is dedication. Many just turn the camera on and hope for the best. Great work!
Appreciate you 10mm! A lot of planning goes into each video! Nice to hear from someone that recognizes that! 👍 have an awesome weekend!
I started using fluid film once I came across your channel and haven’t looked back. I’ve always been a believer of treating my equipment the best I can and in turn it’s never let me down when I need it.
Also suggesting a generator service video if possible.
Awesome Altima! Can’t go wrong with fluid film! I like that idea about the generator. I’ll see why I can do! Fun fact! I actually had two altimas before I bought my truck! Great cars!
I've got a Powersmart 2 stage, only 1.5 years old and I've had to brace the front shoes the auger housing kept getting bent in badly. Not to mention, the scrapper bar has a big bend and rust already. Considering your blower is 10 years old and Is looking like it's show room floor ready, powersmart is a joke. Great video knocked it outta the park!
Hey fury! The metal on those PowerSmart models is thinner! A direct hit from a curb will bend them up a bit. Sounds like you’ve taken some measures already to strengthen the frame. Keep it oiled up and you’ll keep that metal in great shape! Thanks for watching!
@Garage Gear that's just the thing i haven't hit anything it just bends on chunks of snow/ice I couldn't believe it. 🍻
@@geneticfury7663 wow pretty thin metal on those. Definitely smart to brace them! 👍
Those are some really good tips JB that many would never think about. Those Armor skids are definitely going on my sons Ariens snowblower, maybe on my JD. I’ve been coating my JD tractor snowblower with Gunk spray prior to each use. Which got used today. You’re content is amazing and very well thought out!! What’s up for the weekend? Cheers neighbor!
Hey Jay! Was in Syracuse today for my nephew’s birthday! You? Definitely give those armor skids a look! Appreciate you and your positive feedback as always! 👍👍
Will be watching the Grandsons tomorrow for a while.
@@jaybooth4815 have fun my friend!
@@GarageGear always do!
Nice video but you did not install your scraper blade correctly.
In the owners manual it says to drop the scraper blade down fully before tightening, that's the reason for the elongated holes on the bucket itself.
And also by dropping blade down fully it will also help machine stay down better in heavy wet packed snow a little better.
Then after scraper blade down fully and tightened then you adjust your skid shoes.
Also I notice that front metal cap on the gear case tends to want to rust, I cleaned mine up and put a thin layer of grease on it about 3 years ago and no rust since.....
Thanks for sharing country family!
Don’t forget to return the baking pan back to the kitchen before she notices.😁
Once again, great video, great tips!
Fluid Film is always 3 cans deep on the shelf in my garage.
Already on it JS! Lol 😈 appreciate you bud! Same here bud! 3 deep at least and smart to do so! Have a great weekend my friend! 👍
Ty
You got it! 👍
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us diy’rs. I’ve been using cheap furniture polish that I get at the dollar store to coat my bucket and impellers. I never heard of Fluid Film and Armor skids, thanks for the heads-up.
You got it Don! 👍
Per Project Farm Channel tests... Fluid Film is the best at preventing rust. BUT if you had a lot of rust on your bucket like the pic you briefly showed you probably should brush off the loose rust with a wire brush and spray with "Rust Kutter", which convert's the rust (again best per Project Farm channel)... and then maybe give it a coat of Rust-oleum rust reformer paint and then cover with fluid film and do it right, lol!
Thanks for sharing
@@GarageGear - I just bought a used blower and have been doing stuff like you said... going to get some fluid film in a bit and will be doing the scraper bar like you suggested. Thanks for the tip!
@@mccglastron1972 awesome my friend! You’re scraper bar thanks you! 👍
I would also add that you should equalize the tire pressure on both tires prior to setting the height of the bucket because that's going to change things too just mentioning one more thing but I really like what you did with the fluid film
Thanks for watching lann!
I've been using Fluid Film for 20 years, its a great undercoating for vehicles. But I have to say, my power equipment is the only place I don't use it because it wears away too quick when coming into direct contact with snow and grass (on mowers). For those things I use Amsoil's MPHD.
Thanks for sharing beatenpaths!
I use it when the machine is going to be siting unused, like off season. Maybe a few quick sprays during the season in key areas between storms.
Excellent.
Thanks for watching Chuck! What’s the plan for the weekend bud?
Great tips to add to protect my snowblower over the summer Thanks!!
Appreciate you count! Thanks for watching
100% agree on the details done on this video makes a big impact on the life of the unit!
Thanks for watching Brian! 👍
I have the poly skids . I assume to remove the skids and do the same operations as you did here to remove the gunk . Bright side of poly skids is they should not rust as metal skids do . Great video here !
That is a plus of poly skids! Thanks for watching mike!
@@GarageGear I also coat the snowblower with silicone spray . No snow this season yet to even take my new Ariens 30 inch Platinum SHO out for a spin . I greased the internal , external parts to get ahead of that game . We will see if we get any snow . If not , I completed the spring maintenance .
You explain each step in detail and very clearly . Thanks
Good specific advice
Thanks for watching bill Brenda Allen! 👍👍
Great vid, JB!
As much as these machines cost today, you’d be a fool not to do every bit of maintenance you can think of.
I actually enjoy getting out into the shop and preforming these maintenance steps. It’s just very satisfying to have that peace of mind that your machines are in top condition.
👉🏻👍🏻
Totally agree with your statement about peace of mind! Something about knowing that your machine is invincible to rust even if it’s only for a few months before another application is required! Stay awesome Paul! 👍
@@GarageGear Good excuse to slam a few weekend brewski’s as well. 🍻
@@paulmysliborski4832 cheers brother!
Great video as usual, nice simple easy to follow advise. Any suggestions as to a heavily rusted scraper bar and corresponding bucket about 6 inches up from the bar. Great job again
Thanks star view! Is the rust so bad that it’s eaten all the way through? If it’s still manageable you can sand it down and repaint it!
@@GarageGear Thanks, I think that's my next summer project:-)
Spot on per usual. Time to bust out the fluid film. Thanks JB!
ROCK ON Shawn! Thanks for watching bud! Have a great rest of your weekend!
Love your videos! Recently I actually started wondering about treating some of these possible rust areas then saw this video. Bought my Deluxe 30 back in 2014 and these things have gotten way too expensive to ever have to buy one again. Hashtag Ariens with good maintenance for life!
Appreciate you Jeff! And you’re right! These machines are way too expensive to not care for them!
The heater doesn't work well in an uninsulated garage, its too small and not powerful enough to melt the snow. The Delooant snow blower mat is too thin. The edges of the mat curl up if there is noting on them and the mat moves easily when you are getting the snow blower in position. Buy a large door mat at Lowe's or Home Depot them work better.
Thanks for sharing!
I'LL BE DOING THIS RIGHT NOW 👍
ROCK ON BLADERUNNER! Thanks for watching!
Changed the hardware to stainless steel bolts / nuts on the shoes and scraper bar.
Good tip here!
JB, my Ariens snowblower is in much better condition since I started following you this past year…thanks for all of the videos and assistance!
You got it Joe! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Can i do this now during summer or would the heat and humidity break down the fluid film? During summer the blower is just sitting in the garage in storage
Do it now James! Temps and humidity won’t affect the fluid film! Seal that baby up!
Great videos.J.B. !!. You should mention the fibtreglass POLES on the perimeter of your driveway. It's a great idea ! So you know what NOT to hit.
That’s a good idea Kevin! I like where your head is at!
Another good one JB.
Appreciate you Donald! Thanks for watching!
Armor skids are the bomb!
Can’t beat em Aaron! Thanks for watching!
I use fluid film on the frames of my car and truck works great. It’s an old product they developed in the 40s for the Navy during the war it’s been around proven can’t beat it.
Great for undercoating John! Interesting it’s been around that long! Thanks for the mini history lesson! 👍
How about Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray instead of Fluid Film?
You could use that too! 👍
Can’t wait to perform this task (and others) on my somewhat brand new Ariens!!
ROCK ON bud! Got a whole course coming out on this in the fall! Stay tuned!
@@GarageGear
I’m almost embarrassed telling folks the deal I got on my new unit. 5.8 hours run time. It’s so shiny.. not a scratch on it. Currently in my garage. What a beauty!!
Posted my story/find on one of your other vids:
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Yup, have never checked behind the scraper blade lol. I do coat all of my machines in Fluid Film. Like I've told you in the past, I love that stuff! 👍
Some of the best stuff out there! Wrapping up your snowblower for the season?
@@GarageGear not yet, I always give it until April 15th. I've barely used my machines at all this year. The snow has been pitiful 😢🤣
I do not use WD-40. That does not prevent rust. IUS 3-in-1. Garage door Lube. That events rust. And it's waterproof
Thanks for sharing Chris
Which model skid do you have with 6 slots? Pro xt?
Hey xso! Back when I bought mine several years ago my model skids didn’t have a name. I would just buy the model that fits correctly with your model snowblower. Make sure to match up the measurements. Thanks for watching
I can smell the Fluid Film from here! 😂
You should have been in my garage lol! Pretty sure it’s permanent now lol!
@@GarageGear 😂😂😂
What do you do with your oil/gas/grease stained rags?
I usually keep them around for another machine to use on but if they are really bad I’ll just toss them. Thanks for watching
Does it matter if you do it before or after the winter season?
Either is fine! I’m a firm believer that if you do it in the spring it won’t rust during all those summer months! Thanks for watching glitch! Enjoy your weekend!
3-in-1 prevent rust. And it's waterproof. That's what I use
Thanks for sharing Chris
hey bro what skids you recomend for my honda hs 929a
I’m a big fan of armor skids. You may be able to find a pair that fit your model.
I tried those skids, but found they didn't perform well with my ariens auto steer. I ended up getting plastic skid, cant recall the brand, but they work great. Now I dont fight the blower with every bump.
Thanks for sharing bravo
Tuchdown and homerun on that video
Thanks a lot Kjell! What’s the plan for the weekend?
@@GarageGear, it is working weekend
@@kjell-richardlvdal373 gotcha my friend! Gotta fund that craziness in the garage right?
Good stuff as always, JB!
Question: We know you love your Ariens snowblowers... But have you done any videos about taking a cheaper, not-so-bulletproof brand of snowblower and making it bulletproof / better performing? Just an idea...
You know what Mace, this idea has crossed my mind. I’ll be keeping an eye out for one this summer that’s in decent shape to do videos on! I’ll see if I can find a craftsman or some other brand to work on. I’ll keep you posted if I find something! Already seeing some deals out there.
@@GarageGear Nice! If I lived closer I'd loan you my base-model MTD...it could use some upgrades.
@@The_Mace 👍I’ll see what find this summer!
I have rebuilt old worn shoes with some scrap steel welded on in place of where they wore out.
I do like the ones you purchased, but I have a Beauitful Vintage Lincoln SP150 30+ year old wire welder that loves laying beads of weld .... 😊
That’s awesome Lincoln! Very cool! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Scraper bar cleaning? - Guilty as charged, that would be a never for me. Yes I know what I will be doing this spring, great vid JB!
Take ya five minutes tops my friend! Your snowblower will thank you! 👍👍👍
You need to get yourself a m12 ratchet with all that youtube money you’re making! Will save you sooo much time on small engines. Thanks for another great video. My 13 year old deluxe 28 says thanks as well.
You got me thinking Steve! Appreciate the positive feedback bud! Have a great weekend! 👍
Great video JB! How you liking those $80 skids? I bought set of them from Home Depot back in Dec. but I never put them on. I originally had planned on putting them on my ST928 but it needs work (scraper bar is worn in an arch so needs a new one and I need to figure out why it wore that way (was like that when bought it) Sucks they make no aftermarket scraper bar for the ST928/ST828 only high $ OEM one) so I might put them on my 1974 10000 series instead, (I also just landed a 1978 924000 series with a teardrop bucket for $100 that was in great shape!) I really like it, I love that they finally moved the controls to better locations. Other then it is only the 7hp model and needs the axle swapped out for a differential axle, since it has the solid axle (I can't stand the solid axle on any snowblower) so this summer it will get the axle swapped out, an impeller kit and tall chute too. Idk how much road salt they use where you live JB but here in northern Minnesota they use tons of it! So everything rusts out like crazy here. Is zero chance of breaking those scraper bar bolts loose where I live, even most machines I have worked on here even the skid bolts were frozen and broke off too. I try to replace most all the bolts on machines here with stainless (I just bought stainless short carriage bolts for the scraper bar on my 928 not long ago) so replacing most all the hardware with stainless is food for thought for ya anyway. Also I like to keep my scraper clearance at no more then 1/8 inch, it keeps the driveway a lot cleaner so usually the sun will melt it down bare in a few days. Oh btw we got over a foot of snow with huge drifts over the weekend so finally had a chance to give my 1974 8hp Ariens a real test with her impeller kit, tall chute and her brand new 13x5 X-tracs too. Could not have been more impressed with how it worked. And so loved those X-tracs! Great traction and NO MORE CHAIN BOUNCE. Couldn't be happier with her. THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP JB! 👍
Hey Paul! Thanks for sharing this! The arched scraper bar was most likely set too low. Seen them like that. Worn down to a nub! That 1974 sounds like a total tank my friend! Thanks as always for being a cool fan.
Never thought of that. I am sure you are right about the scraper bar JB. The skids were wore way down and the scraper was right on the ground when I bought it. Thanks again JB! And yes I could not be more impressed with the 1974, after you talked me into an impeller kit, tall chute and the X-tracs, she is a total tank!
@@paulf3067 glad you’re a happy guy Paul! X tracs on these are awesome! 👍👍
How much snow ya get JB?!
Probably less than two inches! It will all be gone today . Rain and 50 degrees! How about you?
@@GarageGear Zip unless ya count the snow that stuck to the grass and trees - first time in 8 years i could go for a drive in the truck and enjoy seeing it and relax.
(Worry about my snr classy neighbors they like to do this "snowing - time to takeout the mustang!!" And theyll go outside in their walkers....) 😆
Your last Video is right On i gotta check that scraper bar 😆 i put new skids on and gotta check the auger box fluid level.
That Pencil trick really freakin works its Really does because off by 1⁰ can mean diggin in - not good lol but hell yeah.
Maybe for grass and spring and summer you could comeout with some face shields with Garage Gear on them! Thatd be dope, some even have a little spf 15 protection in them.
Ya doing any marathons this summer or half?
Thanks JB
Where is the video on protecting your inside of the wheels and the axle?
Did a course on that! Check out my recent video descriptions for more details!
Thin to win, thick sticks. But not on the scraper bar?????
Felt like getting crazy lol! Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear 🤣😉
You did not spray Fluid Film behind the skids .
Watch from the 2 to 3 minute mark
@@GarageGear You put the light coat on the skids . What I also like is the light coat under the entire machine
Could I use grease instead of fluid film? Or is that bad?
Yeah that will work too! 👍