Here is a link to the RED & TACKY GREASE I used in this video! amzn.to/3KRk7vX Thanks for watching everyone!
@brianmcintee6647
2 жыл бұрын
the red and tacky grease also comes in a spray can i use it all the time
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@brianmcintee6647 thanks for sharing Brian!
@josephforgione1762
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered red and tacky grease for my Machines.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@josephforgione1762 you won’t be disappointed!
@brianfeeney9493
Жыл бұрын
Super Tutorial 🎉
@goodcitizen
2 жыл бұрын
My MTD snowblower is 25 yrs old and I have never touched anything other than change the oil every couple years and air up the tires. I live in Michigan and it gets a good workout every winter. No stabil no spark plug replacement no nothing. Pump the bulb a few times and choke it and it usually starts on the first or second pull. Maybe it will last another 25 years if I keep neglecting it.....
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
You my friend have a unicorn snowblower! Thanks for watching!
@jeffsond
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm… I have a MTD 2 stage 6hp thrower myself. I’ve had it for about 15 years now. I never did any Maintanance or anything other then change oil and air up tire just the same. Although I did run the fuel empty ea year before putting it away. I live in St. Louis so it only runs a few times a year normally. 2 years ago I pulled out the manual and was like… i was supposed to be doing that each year??? Hahahahaha. Im not joking when I say I fill it with fuel prime it 3 times and choke it for a second and within 1 or 2 pulls fires up. I’ve never replaced the spark plug or had to clean the carburetor. We found gems
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffsond awesome thanks for sharing! 👍
@mikehrdlicka8635
2 жыл бұрын
Mtd's have plastic bushings no grease required
@tomdavis728
Жыл бұрын
I wonder how much snow your putting through it? We get feet here.
@johndimech8945
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Maintenance is key to a machine that is stored for long periods. That zerk that allows grease to spew from the tip needs some easy fix attention. This is usually caused by a piece of grit getting between the tiny ball and the it's seat. Get a fine pointed awl or needle and push the ball in a few times. This usually dislodges the grit allowing the ball to seat again. If not successful, change out the zero. Oh, and wipe the zerk and the tip of your grease gun nozzle before greasing. Cheers
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips John and Marie! Thanks you for sharing l!
@prhudy1854
2 жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear Yep, that zerk needs some attention
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@prhudy1854 yeah I’ll be changing it out. 👍
@roseymalino9855
Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear Usually you can clear it by just 'spinning' the ball; same as ratchets and extensions. After a while you'll get the hang of it.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
@@roseymalino9855 thanks for sharing!
@lsatenstein
2 жыл бұрын
Two weeks ago, before you posted the video I learned about grease nipples on the auger shaft. I went looking for a grease gun. All the local hardware and mechanics shops has pictures on the web showing the Cadillac gun at around $40.00 Every other GG was out of stock, and not expected soon or at all. All of Costco, Lowes, Home-Hardware and even automotive tool stores were out of stock. As far as reinstalling the shear pins, the rule is to tighten them until they just do not rotate in their socket(/hole. Not more than 1/4 turn on the nut when the spin is just binding.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Leslie! Your tips are appreciated!
@scottsmith1525
11 ай бұрын
I just got a snowblower, used (new to me), that was neglected for quite some time. It's in better shape than I expected actually. I've been going through it here and there and just the other day noticed those zerks and wondered what they were for. thanks.
@GarageGear
11 ай бұрын
Now ya know! Thanks for watching Scott!
@joebarzo9935
Жыл бұрын
Just finished greasing the augers on my Ariens Snow blower getting in preparation for some nasty winter weather hitting this weekend. First time for me. And I had your video up the entire time. With such gratitude @Garage Gear for all that you provide and the manner in which you do it. Your friends are very blessed to have you in their lives.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Joe! Your snowblower thanks you! Appreciate your kind words and positive feedback! 👍
@williamgibb5557
2 жыл бұрын
My older Craftsman has 2 augers per side. Each has has a shear pin and removing both allows them an inch of slide. By turning machine on side ,I am able to spray shaft to allow lube drain down while rotating augers. Several good sprays and then roll machine onto other side for same procedure. Also able to add grease to gearbox. I run machine several times each summer down my 250' driveway to work machine. Belts. Engine and tires. Maintenance is the answer.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips here William! Thanks for sharing!
@SDavidC55
Жыл бұрын
Great video but it is not OK if the grease comes back out of the zerks. There is a small ball valve and spring in a zerk designed to allow the grease to flow in under pressure but not out. If the grease flows back out, the small ball valve has corroded and/or the internal spring has broken. If grease backflows out of any zerk just remove them and replace with new ones. You want the grease to flow in via the zerk and come out of the tubes, bearings, king pins, as the case may be but not back out of the zerk. Hope this helps.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry. I already fixed it. Thanks for watching!
@mtcman42
2 жыл бұрын
One word of caution about tightening your shear pins. Don't cinch them down tight. Make sure that the augers still turn freely, but not too loose. If you cinch them down tightly you will clamp the auger to the shaft and no amount of grease will let the auger "shear" the pin. Good luck.
@luptonpittman6520
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I always leave a little bit of play so the sheer pin has about a 16th of an inch of play or so
@M.TTT.
2 жыл бұрын
I also agree. I always leave a small amount of play so the sheer pin has about 1/16" of play or so
@peterunderwood3447
2 жыл бұрын
Right. don't use that impact like he did. That's too tight. If it's a shear bolt, the lock nut should hold it, not the torque. If it's a shear pin, it may have a cotter pin or something to hold it loosely in place.
@swaggerjacker1482
2 жыл бұрын
He also said you don’t have to sock it on there
@stevieray1828
2 жыл бұрын
If it were me, I'd leave 1/16th of an inch travel.... Just me
@BorderlineOCD
2 жыл бұрын
I’m feeling the vibe 👍🏻 I found your channel trying to do my first maintenance + oil change on my snowblower. Excellent content. Informative and entertaining.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you as part of the tribe Borderline ocd! Plenty of snowblower content for you here! Thanks for your positive feedback!
@edwintaber6465
2 жыл бұрын
During operation the auger spins with the shaft not on it. For that the lubrication and condition of the bearings/bushings and gear box is critical. The shear pins connect the auger to the shaft. If you do not lubricate and the auger rusts onto the shaft that eliminates the safety of the shear pins . Then if you strike something hard with the auger instead of the force being isolated from the gear box by the shear pins breaking the force is transmitted into the gear box usually damaging it. You must lubricate so that the calculated shear force for the pins is maintained. That calculation is compromised by even a slightly seized auger. You can inadvertently seize the auger to the shaft by over- tightening the shear pins.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Edwin!
@biggetl1319
2 жыл бұрын
The ball check is bad on that zerk! That's why grease is coming back through.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing usually once you fill them a little comes out and then it stops. Easy to replace those. 👍
@wickedwolverine350
2 жыл бұрын
There is no check ball on those zerks. They are not designed to seal on this application, so they are working as intended.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@wickedwolverine350 good to know! Thanks for sharing!
@cowshottv5867
Жыл бұрын
Truth
@cowshottv5867
Жыл бұрын
Also, put some grease on the shear pins to keep them from seizing in the shaft
@MrNunna
Жыл бұрын
I just worked on a JD and the shaft was seized/rusted enough to eat up the brass gear in the gear box. The shaft was SO siezed with rust, I couldn't get the auger off of the shaft. Since this was a "free-bee" repair, I gave it back to him to do what he liked with it. He sold it as a fixer upper machine.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@williamb3323
Жыл бұрын
Dude I love you, No grease on the nozzle of the grease gun, Not a single blemish on the snowblower shroud or chute all tools look like you just unpacked them. Bench looks like the varnish just dried. You're my garage super hero!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha William! I work hard to keep things clean! I don’t like to look like a slob on video! Many tools get cleaned as I use them. That’s just my ocd! Thanks for being a cool fan. 👍
@OdinsCloud
10 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear I am the same and take flak for it all the time.
@stevemlejnek7073
10 ай бұрын
I picked up a used in great condition Murray 8/27 2 stage. I have been taking care of it, and I think it's a great machine. The augers are pretty well seized though. One spins with great effort. The other does not. I'm hoping with grease these may eventually loosen up. Until then, I'm hoping to not hit anything. I've been adding 00 grease to the gear box.
@GarageGear
10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good plan! Let me know if you free them up!
@brianperkins6121
2 жыл бұрын
Auger position when you put the shear bolts back does matter , (some people call it auger phasing) the Auger's feed snow to the central impeller you want the inside ends of the auger on both sides to not line up with each other so that each side feeds snow to the impeller in an alternating manor.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@GNX157
Жыл бұрын
It’s hard to tell, but I think he’s got the augers out of phase now. Definitely deserves a recheck and correction video though.
@GeneralChangFromDanang
Жыл бұрын
Ahh, maybe that's why mine keeps clogging up. Thanks for the tip.
@jerrysponagle3881
Жыл бұрын
thank you good tips. I own an older solid front axle 18 hp Ariens Garden tractor with a 42" Snow Blower attachment that is belt driven from tractor. this will be my first winter using it. I am greasing all the pulley bearings, and wasnt aware of your grease proceedure . when I watched it, it made good sense. I am also an Engineer , retired now. I subscribed to your channel, and if you can show some maintenance proceedures for the blower and mower attachments..would be nice and helpful. all around maintenance on tractors..etc thanks again. 💯👊😎
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
I’ll see what I can do Jerry! Thanks for checking out the channel! 👍
@w0ls0n
2 жыл бұрын
Great knowledge here! I have had my snowblower for about 3-4 years and have never done this. Guess I know what else I'm doing this fall.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Have at it William! Have fun! Thanks for watching!
@Christian-cp9hb
Жыл бұрын
It is very important to grease this auger shaft as well as removing the wheels off their shaft and grease as well. If you ever need to remove these parts for replacement and have never greased them they will have rusted in place. Also the same thing goes for your rototiller tine assembly and wheels.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@OdinsCloud
10 ай бұрын
Especially on Pin drives that you may want to adjust from one two two wheel drive.
@HewesNews
2 жыл бұрын
All stuff I wish I knew before my snowblower broke down on me yesterday. The last two storms have left wet snow, so lots of chute clearing. Yesterday's snow here in NJ gave us nearly 9 inches of dryer stuff. Still lots of chute clearing. It felt like the impeller was weakening. Then finally everything iced up and just stopped working. Don't let this happen to you, folks!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Hewes! You’re area got some serious snow! Thanks for watching!
@mtcman42
Жыл бұрын
If your impeller and chute are icing up, check out the impeller mod by Sixty-five Ford. There are several others too, and I've modified his design with a couple of my own, but basically it's the same. I can now hit the sidewalk on the other side of my residential street.
@GNX157
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t see it noted, but on his version of Ariens, it uses the newer design cast iron gearbox, and that uses stub shaft auger driveshafts. They only extend out of the gearbox a few inches, and that’s why there is only one zerk fitting on each side. The rest is hollow until out near the end where the outer supports are. On older Ariens (aluminum gearcase) and maybe other brands, the shaft is full length out to the end, and has two zerk fittings per side. It is this older model where greasing is even more important, as the whole shaft is susceptible to rust and seizing, as well as the aluminum gearcase design being weaker. On the older Aluminum gearcase, it is also important to check and top off the case lube using a good synthetic every season start , or it will fail. I park mine in the same spot and watch for any seepage during the season. This older gearcase has also been superseded by an updated part that has a cast iron case, should the original need replacing.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Lots of good tips here! Thanks for sharing!
@starview7045
2 жыл бұрын
Great info as usual. What happens if there is no grease fitting, just the shear pins. Any guidance ?
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
You could try spraying fluid film into the shear pin holes and giving it a few spins. This would prevent any rusting/seizing! Thanks for watching star view!
@37yearsofanythingisenough39
Жыл бұрын
You can add zerks. Remove the augers from the shaft. They are hollow tubes. Go to an auto parts store and get the shortest threaded zerks they sell. Also get a tap that matches the thread pitch of the zerks. (Know what you are buying. Some zerks have straight threads, and some have pipe threads which are tapered) Get a drill that is the proper tap drill for the tap. Drill then tap the holes in the augers (you may have to file a small flat for the drill point to purchase on or at the very least heavily center punch the location where you want the zerk. You are drilling on a radius and the drill will wander like no tomorrow if you don’t do this), reassemble the augers on their shaft, spin them and make sure the threaded end of the zerk is not binding the shaft (if the augers slide on the shaft easily you should be ok. You just want the augers to be able to shear the pins/bolts in the event of a stoppage. A heavily binding zerk would prevent this from happening.) Grease ‘‘em up and you should be good to go for your lifetime and another. FOR GODS SAKE NEVER PUT GASOLINE CONTAINING ETHANOL IN AN ENGINE THAT IS RUN INFREQUENTLY.
@starview7045
Жыл бұрын
@@37yearsofanythingisenough39 thanks
@flyingbeaver57
Жыл бұрын
I'm running a 1974 Ariens 2-stage machine, bought new in '74 and run every year since then. It originally had a 6HP motor but now on a N.O.S. Tecumseh engine, 7.5 HP. - a crate motor that came with an electric starter. What I was missing for 35 years! Anyway, living as I do in northern Canada, I wanted to mention that there is grease available rated "Arctic." They make it here in Alberta - I'm not sure of the chemistry, but I use it in all machinery during the winter months. Why? Well, because during the worst of the winter, normal "red" grease is about as stiff as asphalt on a summer afternoon - i.e. not very. My '74 Ariens is still running just fine. I did replace the two friction-drive discs in the wheel drive transmission, but after 35 years? Still available. I pulled everything apart, cleaned, repaired or replaced as needed (not much needed). A fresh coat of Ariens Orange, and it'll probably run for a good many more years. Maintenance is the key, and the manual that came with the machine is thorough and clear about all of it. That's a nice change from the "modern" equipment.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing beaver!
@smithn.wesson495
Жыл бұрын
I use Mobil One Synthetic grease and oil on my 2012 Ariens for the same reasons you mentioned. The Mobil One Synthetic grease and oil will never get stiff or sticky, even when the temp is -25 F to -30 F below, the auger and wheel axles spin freely like it's the middle of summer.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
@@smithn.wesson495 thanks for sharing!
@m.g.540
2 жыл бұрын
My 1965 Ariens get greased twice or more a season, it makes them last, listen to Garage Gear!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot MG! Appreciate it bud! 👍
@JWLamey
11 ай бұрын
I like your videos. That's don't move too slow, that's for sure. I learn something with each one. One caution I noticed - watch out using chrome sockets with an impact driver. They are soft and and can get stuck on an impact driver. Use impact driver rated sockets instead.
@GarageGear
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and tip!
@josephforgione1762
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thanks for the “how to” video. Considering the average price for a two-stage snowblower is around $1200, periodic preventative maintenance is critical to prolonging the life of your equipment. I’m looking forward to watching many more of your videos. Have a great day from Northern Vermont from a former Western New Yorker.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha awesome my friend! Period maintenance is key! So the big question is… do you root for the bills or New England?
@josephforgione1762
2 жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear the Bills.
@josephforgione1762
2 жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear Never liked the Patriots. Bills had a disappointing end to an otherwise great season.
@lsatenstein
2 жыл бұрын
Your $1200 machine in Montreal was $1900 plus 15% sales taxes. It is not a joke.
@josephforgione1762
2 жыл бұрын
@@lsatenstein that’s just awful with the exorbitant price tag and the amount of taxes you folks have to pay.
@abominablesnowboarderx6481
8 ай бұрын
This guy's snowblower is never going to break I swear
@GarageGear
8 ай бұрын
She’s well cared for lol! Thanks for watching
@Twag-yh8xc
Жыл бұрын
Nicely done video, short and complete. A couple comments: The shear pins keep the auger from rotating relative to the shaft. There should not be any wear between the auger sleeve and the shaft. So why is grease needed? Maybe just to keep water out? If grease is coming out of the zerk, that doesn't mean it's full, that means the check ball in your zerk is faulty. New zerks are cheap and easy to install.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hey user! The grease prevents the augers from seizing to the shaft! If you hit something the shear pin will break the auger free from the shaft allowing it to spin freely and preventing harm to your gearbox . Thanks for watching!
@DoneWaiting
Жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. If it wasn't something you should do they definitely wouldn't add zerk fittings. I've never had anyone say my auger always spins whether or not i have a shear pin, but I see how it could bang the gearbox if it did get stuck. Any videos on the gearbox? That's the actual piece that always fails.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Grease prevents the augers from seizing to the auger shaft. If you hit something hard. You want the shear pins to break and the augers to spin freely. If they are stuck to the auger shaft you risk harm to your gearbox. Thanks for sharing and watching
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
@@DoneWaiting I’ll be doing a gearbox video soon.
@traceymcelrea9631
Жыл бұрын
Since the auger spins with the shaft and not on the shaft, why the excessive grease like it's spinning on the shaft? To then demonstrate smooth operation after the greasing when the greasing had nothing to do with smooth operation was pretty funny. I can see how greasing would make disassembly easier and shear pin shearing but even having to disassemble is only a remote possibility and we need not be so excessive with the grease. I am only objecting to the idea that greasing the shaft itself under the augers contributes to a smoother operating snowblower. I am a big fan, this surprised me and I think being clearly accurate would be the better choice. Not meant to offend anyone. Excellent channel, thanks for your help.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tracey! The augers are meant to spin freely once the shear pins break if something were to get stuck. This prevents damage to your gearbox. If the augers were seized to the shaft you risk damage to your gearbox. Grease prevents them from sticking. Thanks for watching.👍
@slange
2 жыл бұрын
All your tips from previous videos worked out. My snowblower ran like a champ this weekend. Thank you!!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome slang!!! I’m excited to hear that it worked like a charm for you! Plenty more content coming on these! Stay tuned!
@lsatenstein
2 жыл бұрын
Today on youtube, another presentation appeared in my "home" setting. It was about another snowblower treating his blower to make it more durable and performing. In lieu of silicon spray, he is using PAM. the baking spray. Does the pam do the job at lower cost? Another thing he has done is to order a ceramic coating product to coat the bucket, auger, and chute area. It is a wipe-on, wipe-off. The analogy is the rain or other that lands on the car hood, and just rolls off. He spent about $20 for this coating, and seemed to be satisfied that it works. Pam is of interest to me. I can also use it on the frypan when I make eggs. Regards
@mtcman42
2 жыл бұрын
I went with the ceramic spray and am happy with it. I did two coats about a day apart and so far it's working quite well. Pam tends to come off fairly quickly.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this info as always Leslie!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know the difference! Appreciate it! 👍
@almolloy5817
2 жыл бұрын
The process is more effective if you leave the shear pins in for the first greasing until you see grease coming out the outer ends, then remove them. Less lube out the shear pin holes = more grease down the length of the auger shafts.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@vixena7321
Жыл бұрын
Just for ppl who dont know, if your zerk leaks like that you can replace it super easily. Just a socket and it comes right out. Screw in the new one and your done. Pennies. Also, do yourself a favor and get the locknlube connector for the end of your grease gun. Its a life saver.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Vix!
@cliffjohnson2273
2 жыл бұрын
How do you fix the first gear speed, cutting it in half. How do you fix the problem of front of the blower climbing. How do you fix the difficulty of the not scraping the packed snow off the sidewalk, needing a shovel to loosen it?
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
I think you need to add some weight to the top of your auger housing to help it press itself down.
@RSole9999
Жыл бұрын
Removing the shear bolts gives the grease a path of least resistance and it just comes out the holes. I loosen the shear bolts, pump in grease, wait a few seconds for the grease to flow down the shafts, then remove the shear bolts and spin the augers, re-install the bolts loosely and repeat the process. An even better method is to remove the bolts, put a hose clamp over the bolts holes to block them so that you can pump grease, spin, pump, spin, and none comes out the shear pin bolt holes. This second method, other than dismantling the augers, is the best way to ensure grease gets to the outer ends.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing sole!
@patrickrivard4030
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't greasing the auger shaft a bit pointless? The auger is fixed to the shaft with the shear pin. Only time that the auger spins on the shaft is when the shear pin or bolt breaks. The shaft runs on the bearings on the ends. Wouldn't servicing the gear case oil and the bearings at the end of the shaft make more sense? I'm all about preventative maintenance that actually does something of benefit.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good question. If you break a shear pin you want the auger to spin freely. If it’s seized to the shaft you could damage your gear box if you hit something. Thanks for watching!
@jaxturner7288
2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Do you want your shear pins to be able to function and save your more expensive components? Or do you want your shear pins to be pointless and provide no protection?
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@jaxturner7288 the grease zerks are put there for a reason. Best to grease them!
@gzmz1993
2 жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear My auger has no grease zerks
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@gzmz1993 some models may not have them. You could use fluid film with a spray straw and stick it in the shear pin holes between the shaft and auger tube to lubricate it!
@billarenz2719
Жыл бұрын
Great video on snowblower maintenance, never considered spinning the augers like that after greasing them.!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hey Bill! That really helps work it around! Thanks for watching!
@PleakTCG
2 жыл бұрын
As a new home owner as well as the Ariens 24" Deluxe i'm learning a sh^t load on being able to DIY things the proper way. This video will definitely be stored in the back of my head. Looking forward to watching more of your content!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Freakahleak! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍
@MRNOBODY023
2 жыл бұрын
I added 2 more grease fittings on mine. also important to do the wheels,
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Good thinking! I like where your head it at! 👍👍👍
@northerntranquility1614
2 жыл бұрын
Great video didn't know my snowblower had grease on the augers better get to it thanks for sharing Dale
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
You got it Dale! Thanks for watching bud!
@cwsosby
2 жыл бұрын
Good info. Never thought about removing the shear pins and rotating the augers. Thanks
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Yep gets grease way in there! Thanks for watching Fire!
@Halenrocks5150
Жыл бұрын
Dude! Absolutely love your enthusiasm, humor and very easy to follow video! I was able to do this job with no problem. Thank you and God bless!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
AWESOME Halen! Appreciate the positive feedback my friend! Good to know there are people out there that get my humor. Lol! Thanks for watching!
@gleningvalson3742
10 ай бұрын
I'm not a snow blower mechanic. I'm a heavy truck mechanic. So I have some experience. I have to ask you why you neccessarily need to lube them to the point of rotating freely? After all, as soon as you install the shear pin, the shaft is now locked to the augers. Correct? My point is they don't need to be lubed that much. Maybe just do a one time take the augers out and apply never seize to the shaft and you should be good for the life of the unit. The shear pins should still do their job. So long as the shaft and the augers don't weld themselves together it should be okay. Perhaps remove the shear pins occasionally to make sure. Just seems like over kill with all the lubing. I live in Minnesota, my 20 year old snow blower augers still spin on the shaft and I have never ever lubed them. What do you think?
@GarageGear
10 ай бұрын
Hey Glen removing the entire auger assembly on these is very time consuming. They are not easily removed. Greasing these is the way to go. 👍
@gleningvalson3742
10 ай бұрын
I think it is simpler than you think! @@GarageGear
@csimet
2 жыл бұрын
All add to your excellent how-to... if you have the ability to do so, remove the gearbox cover (between the augers) and inspect that too. Sometimes applying grease to the augers does not make its way into the gearbox and there may be a o-rings involved keeping it from doing so.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
The gearbox is coming up soon! Thanks for suggesting it though! Thanks for watching csimet! 👍
@mtcman42
2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe that there is any direct path from the augers to the gear box, so over greasing one or the other will not help.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@mtcman42 thanks for sharing mtc!
@RSole9999
Жыл бұрын
The gearbox uses heavy weight gear oil, not grease.
@Coffeeology
Жыл бұрын
Hey dude! I'm fixing to have my 1st winter in Western NY where I'll be the one dealing with the snow. I had not idea how to do any maintenance on a snow blower. Thank you for this!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
You got it my friend! Plenty here to help you maintain your machine! Welcome to the tribe! Go Bills!
@richfrommontreald.3869
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much my friend Im not a mechanic guy And you helping me a lot I appreciated Richard from Montreal 👍
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
ROCK ON Richard! Thanks for being a cool fan!
@programmingchicago
Жыл бұрын
What about the gears in the gear box? Should we do that as well? Just wondering. Thanks for the great video.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
I’ll be doing that in a separate video. Thanks for watching! You can do it, but I’ll do it in another video.
@programmingchicago
Жыл бұрын
Great. I have seen a guy in Canada do it, and it looks pretty easy. I know there are places on the snowblowers you should use that dielectric grease??? But I don't remember where it should go. Spark plugs for sure, which I did, but I could have sworn I seen one once that did it in the handles as well. Not sure though.
@slange
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Hopefully all your maintenance tips work out in todays snow storm. Realized last night right tire wasn’t holding air. Gotta handle that first!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Slang! Good luck with your storm and your tire! You just gave me an idea for a future video! 👍
@henrilecours1180
Жыл бұрын
Thank you,.... loud, clear and precise good job coach
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
You got it henri! Thanks for watching!
@chrisssmallengines7163
2 жыл бұрын
You do as good a job as I do , in my books that's good . But I would also grease the gearbox as well .Great video .
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, that will be a separate video down the road. This video was just about the auger shafts. Nonetheless still important to do that too! Thanks for watching my friend!
@davebennett8239
2 жыл бұрын
Dude .. are you in New England ?!?!? I'd LOVE to buy you a beer, drink, coffee!!! My 7yr old Ariens Deluxe 28 ("Edward" .. long story) began struggling with light snow month or so ago, so of course i searched the interwebs ...found this video and the other about adjusting the tension on the belts (also from you) and bought the necessary suggested items you shared links to ..did the work last night (hours ahead of a huge storm) and ....... im just coming from a few hours of snow blowing some heavy f'in snow. Not only did i not have to clear the chute once, Edward worked through it all without a single issue and throwing further than it has in years !!! Thank you isnt enough ... but for now, that whats i got ..............
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave! Hahaha ROCK ON my friend! Glad to hear that you found my videos helpful! Sounds like you gave some new life to your machine. Little adjustments here and there can go a long way! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍
@williamtolli1450
2 жыл бұрын
also show how to remove the wheels and anti seize the axles if you get a flat tire you'll be glad you did
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea! I I did do this in my video titled, “SUMMERIZE your snowblower” but I suppose a stand along video would be worth doing! Thanks for watching!
@naedathoms3311
11 ай бұрын
Great video. I have never done that but will start now. Thanks. One tip i will add is that snowblower manufacturers recommend ear protection when running the machine. Helps reduce the chance of healing loss and hearing aid purchases in old age.
@GarageGear
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing my friend
@tomvarano3283
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I did not know or think about spinning the auger backwards. Awesome tip. I also like the grease gun in a tote. Didn’t think of that one also. Take care.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! I’ve had that grease gun forever. It always seems to leak a little no matter what I do. So it stays in a tote to avoid any issues. Thanks for watching and glad to hear you picked up something new!
@tomvarano3283
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same one and it also leaks just enough to make a mess in the drawer. I wager a tote. What happens is I use it clean it up put it away and forget about it. Then when I use it. Gain, dag nabbit I have a slight layer of grease on everything. Than in s again
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomvarano3283 after I redid the garage I decided to tote it! Saves the mess
@l337pwnage
2 жыл бұрын
Those newer machines just have little stub shafts, unless you get the commercial version, so they don't need as much grease. Mine's getting older so I'm thinking of adding zirks to all the bushings, as the factory grease has got to be pretty well gone by now. I miss my even older ones as that were made when they still used ball bearings.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Adding zerks is not a bad idea! Thanks for being a cool fan pwnage!
@sonicboomin
2 жыл бұрын
You should do a video on adding and checking the grease or oil in the gearbox.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Got that one planned for down the road! Thanks for suggesting it though! 👍 thanks for watching savage!
@jimstraightshooter163
2 жыл бұрын
Never knew about this and I've lived in snow country my whole life. 100+ inches per year. Thanks
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Now ya know Jim! Have fun greasing them! Thanks for watching!
@tomfields3682
Жыл бұрын
WNY?
@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644
2 жыл бұрын
Actually drilled and tapped for grease fittings the end housing bushing covers, my two are 20 and 25+years old so I guess it helped along with the Mobil 1 oil changes.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Good thinking my friend! I like where your head is at! 👍
@byronwoolfrey1039
2 жыл бұрын
Now that would be a video that teaches something.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@byronwoolfrey1039 could be one down the road!
@mythoughts.....4787
2 жыл бұрын
Very much .... Please do !!! @@GarageGear
@451dskots88
24 күн бұрын
Here I am... Still enjoying summer in Sept... Watching your snowblower maintenance videos. 😂
@GarageGear
23 күн бұрын
Plenty more coming soon my friend 👍
@451dskots88
23 күн бұрын
@@GarageGear sweet.
@markjpozorski9703
2 жыл бұрын
Is it INTENSIONAL that you position the augers in OPPOSITE POSITIONS before inserting shear pins? Does it matter?
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Good question. I don’t think it really matters. They’re really just gonna mash up all the snow anyways. If you want to line them up you can. Thanks for watching!
@diverbob33
Жыл бұрын
Wanted to say thanks for a great instructional video that is clear and to the point! I just got done doing this while enjoying what could be the last 45 degree F day we have left in da UP of MI. Had some lithium grease left from a few years ago so I used that, and both augers really needed some attention. Following your procedure, they were spinning much more freely at the end. BTW, my local hardware store only had Red & Tacky grease in the spray can version but I will get my hands on some of this stuff for my grease gun to be sure. Thanks again man!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Bob! Your snowblower thanks you! You’ll be set for a while! Thanks for watching! 👍
@orviskid
2 жыл бұрын
Why grease that shaft, the auger doesn’t rotate around the shaft they all rotate together because of the shear pins.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Good point but why does it come with grease fittings? Got to keep those shafts lubricated so the augers don’t seize. Thanks for watching!
@luptonpittman6520
2 жыл бұрын
It’s designed to rotate around the shaft when the sheer pin breaks. If the auger is fused to the shaft, you’ll be doing some damage when that shear pin breaks
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@luptonpittman6520 thanks for sharing Lupton!
@tomd1532
Жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! So very complete and sooo ENTERTAINING...... Seriously, you cover everything and appreciate your suggestions for name brand products. CAN'T WAIT UNTIL YOU START MAKING VIDEOS ON CAR, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE!! Excellent job, Thank you.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Tom! Thanks for being a cool fan!
@johnburla
Жыл бұрын
The very reputable dealer that sold me my Ariens Deluxe 30 Platinum snowblower back in 2011, specifically told me that lubricating the auger and the gearbox was not necessary, as it is sealed. Now 11 years later, the machine still runs like a dream and the auger spins freely. I'm not trying to dispute the content of this enthusiastic video, but was the dealer correct? Are there sealed, self-contained, maintenance free gearboxes and augers on high-end model snow blowers like mine? How did I get away with not lubricating the auger and gearbox for 11 years, if it is so important to do so? Your average Joe or Jane for that matter doesn't even own a grease gun. All I do is change the oil every season and the spark plug and check the tires air pressure and fill if necessary. I do use Star Tron fuel stabilizer every time I fill the machine. Sorry for the essay! :-)
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hey John! On most Ariens snowblowers the gear box is sealed but the auger shafts are not. You’ll notice they have grease fittings or zerks on the shafts for lubrication. A cheap $20 grease gun and tube of grease can go a long way with these. Usually once a year hitting them is enough! Thanks for watching and I appreciate the positive feedback!
@johnburla
Жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear I really appreciate the informative reply. I know grease guns comes with all kinds of fitting/zerk sizes. I did some internet research, and Ariens uses a number of different sizes of fittings or zerks for their snow removal machines. You wouldn't happen to know what the 2011 Ariens model deluxe 30 Platinum fitting/zerk size is for the auger; would you? I know I could always take it apart and go to Home Depot and match it up, but it would be a big help if somebody who already owns this machine knows the right fitting/zerk size for the auger only. Does Amazon sell exactly what I need, including the best grease type for Ariens augers? Thank you in advance...
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
@@johnburla I don’t know the exact size of the zerks off hand. You could remove one and take it to Home Depot or a hardware store to size it up. Amazon should have what you need. 👍
@dankotanko6896
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos and great maintenance advice!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
You got it Dan! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍
@felix.8891
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I think you’re one of the best with the information you provide. I have taken your advice.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
ROCK ON Felix! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍
@thomasrapp618
10 ай бұрын
I just picked up an ariens snowblower, I'm addicted to your videos now. 😂
@GarageGear
10 ай бұрын
ROCK ON Thomas! 👍👍
@ruchirsajwan
Жыл бұрын
I don’t even own a snow blower and watching these maintenance tips compels me to buy one 😂
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Haha they are fun to work on! Thanks for watching Ruchir!
@markfurchtenicht8274
2 жыл бұрын
Nice demonstration. Thank you for that👍
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the channel, Mark. You got it!
@nowayout8639
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip. Never seen anyone doing it this way. Will have to give it a try.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Easy to do my friend! Thanks for watching! 👍👍
@xVoidCypher
10 ай бұрын
I replaced the auger housing gear oil last year. I grease the auger every year, but I was wondering...How often should the auger housing gear oil be replaced? How many seasons/hours of use should it get? It probable takes me about 30mins-1 hour to clear the yard after a storm.
@GarageGear
10 ай бұрын
You’re probably good replacing it every couple of seasons. Checking the level once a year is a good idea though! 👍
@Alaska610ish
Жыл бұрын
That’s was awesome! Thank you, I never knew about this. Glad you popped up!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tom!
@billconserva1461
2 жыл бұрын
Ronco is looking for a new "pitchman", I vote for you !
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I appreciate your vote! Thanks for watching!
@Hot80s
Жыл бұрын
I’m enjoying your videos. You’re like the duff man of snowblower maintenance!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
I try my friend! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!
@zahedaminullah6934
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Well explained
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
You Rock Zahed! 👍
@RETSAMTV34
Жыл бұрын
winter almost done here in southeast SK 🍁, thank you so much for sharing these tips! keep spreading the vibe!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
We got about 2 months to go here Rets! Will do my friend! Thanks for being a cool fan!
@OdinsCloud
10 ай бұрын
Hmmm. Just one grease Zerk per auger shaft.? Even my old compact 8526 LE has two per shaft. That 20 year old unit still runs like new starts one pull and is fitted with a Tecumseh that starts with one pull or a quick push of the electric starter. Had to upgrade the Hex shaft etc with Arien's recall, since then no issues. And it looks new. Now i inherited a virtually unused Pro 28 with a Briggs 420cc. I think / hope that has two zerks also on each side as this provides for better and easier distribution of grease. I have always used Redline CV-2, Castrol edge 0/30, CRC heavy duty marine corrosion inhibitor, M1 Lube, L3 oil, silicone and went to town. After 20 years nearly zero rust. I will now do the same to the Pro 28. I look forward to the differential the most with the new machine.
@GarageGear
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@davidmccurley4306
Жыл бұрын
When 70's AM radio comes back I found the voice for it ...
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Buc_Stops_Here
2 жыл бұрын
I watched this video and realized "I don't have sheer pins." Instead, I have an "Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level" I need to maintain. This is my first year of owning a snow blower so at the end of the season I need to check the oil level, and add oil if needed. I guess that is what oils the auger as there is no opening for me to put grease in. I can see the value of this, thank you.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
No problem Sam! Interesting concept on your snowblower! Thanks for sharing!
@Buc_Stops_Here
2 жыл бұрын
@@GarageGear I will let you know how well it works over time. It is an interesting concept - have no idea if it will lengthen the life of the gearbox or not.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
@@Buc_Stops_Here please keep me updated!
@jeffmilroy9345
Жыл бұрын
I have MTD one auger is seized and pb blaster aint getting it. Also zerk fittings are long since gone since tube is so thin (not enough material for zerk threads). Has anyone done an aftermarket video on welding on decent size zerk fitting collar over existing hole in tube? I guess I could operate without the shear pin in the seized auger - same break loose force? Does not matter anyway - if the auger jams and the steel worm gear eats the brass drive gear - then its recycle time anyway. (the brass drive gear, packing grease, and gasket is not that expensive but the auger would still be seized and labor is way too much). Bottom line is its way worth it to lube the augers.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Jeff!
@lanceboyle4255
Жыл бұрын
Great tip if your snowblower has grease fittings. Tips for the rest of us?
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Got a video coming out soon on this stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
@wholespeed
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Always wondered what the guy looked like who does the voice for the monster truck promotional commercials. Very cool!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha yep ya caught me lol! Thanks for watching!
@aresathena2007
2 жыл бұрын
I had your video show up in my recommendations. So while I’m watching your very informative and engaging video my wife’s mind is obviously rolling in filth. She’s snort/laughing and she’s blushing. I’ve gotta rewatch this without the laugh track. Thanks for the information and keep up the good work.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Haha give it another watch aresathena! Lol thanks for the positive feedback! 👍
@johnnywishbone932
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I learned something new today ☺️
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Knowledge is power my friend! Thanks for watching!
@jordanchamberlain4377
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, you just started this channel didn’t you? I have a Troy bilt 24” and also a craftsman gs6500 I use with a plow in front of it in the winter time. Love watching maintenance videos, I have no idea why. I’m feeling the vibe
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jordan I started this channel in July of 2019. Been growing ever since! I’m a lot like you. No idea why either! Thanks for being a cool fan!
@riverunner9978
2 жыл бұрын
I need a red and tacky and a grease gun!! Thank you sir for your timely info!
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
No problem my friend. All tool and grease links are in the description! Thanks for watching!
@luptonpittman6520
2 жыл бұрын
This is part of my maintenance routine every year
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Smart thing to do!
@thomassiembor3507
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upbeat directions. Have an old Sears Noma that refuses to die. Like to keep it trim. Big thumbs up.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the positive feedback Thomas! Old machines can be the best machines! Thanks for watching.
@johnnym6062
Жыл бұрын
My auger shaft does not look like that. I have a '90's Toro 824 and the "shaft" is inside a large "tube". I can see the bolt heads of the shear pins down inside, but I can't find any grease nipples. If you can find a Toro like that, would you be able to explain how to grease it? I also live in Lancaster!
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
ROCK ON Johnny! You’re super close! If I come across one definitely will do! Thanks for watching neighbor! 👍
@ThePlayerToBeNamedLater
Жыл бұрын
So when shear pins are out augers spin freely on the drive shaft. When shear pins are in augers do not spin freely. If they only spin when the sheer pins are out, why the need to grease it? The only time they would be spinning is if a shear pin blows at which point yes that auger blade is rotating but it's not moving any snow.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hey player, I explained why in this video! Thanks for watchingHOW TO GREASE SNOWBLOWER AUGERS WITHOUT ZERKS kzitem.info/news/bejne/24t5ya6Nn3eioZg
@paulmoffat9306
Жыл бұрын
I watched this, and I am very perplexed on your reasoning for that greasing. 1) Yes, the augers should spin freely when the SHEAR PIN is 'sheared'. That protects the gear down from the engine. 2) they do NOT spin in normal operation, so greasing there serves no purpose in that regard. 3) The actual greasing points are the reduction gear box and each END of the auger shaft at the stationary bearings. A good grease that I use is Mobiltemp SHC32 that has a working temperature range of -50'C to +180'C and YES, it is RED.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul! The augers are meant to spin freely once the shear pins break if something were to get stuck. This prevents damage to your gearbox. If the augers were seized to the shaft you risk damage to your gearbox. Grease prevents them from sticking. Thanks for watching.
@Robboned
2 жыл бұрын
If you don't do this your augers will seize sooner or later(sooner) & negate your shear-pins when you catch a rock taking out your worm gear completely which will leave you wondering why your pins didn't shear....I know this, sadly, for a fact! By that point getting the augers off nearly requires TNT.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Robboned! I appreciate it!
@Larry77777
2 жыл бұрын
The shear pins keep the augers from spinning on the shafts. The grease is just in case a shear pin shears, so the auger can then and only then spin on the shaft. If in the life of a snowblower, a shear pin never breaks, then the grease was never needed.
@GarageGear
2 жыл бұрын
Right on Larry!
@adriantomlin2902
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I ran into my Sunday paper that was lying in the deep snow that I obviously did t see. It literally took me around two hours to remove the shredded up Sunday News!! Lol. Froze my butt off! When I finished that, I noticed it sheared a couple of pins when I hit that paper.
@williammorley4552
Жыл бұрын
@@adriantomlin2902 u
@edgardomatos7742
Жыл бұрын
I purchased a back up blower ....but this blower didnt have a grease fitting ...my others have grease fitting ...i greased , but didnt know the sher pin had to come ....so im gonna go over again .. Since i didnt see a grease fitting i sprayed with d40. What cha think
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
That will work for the short time. I have a video coming out on that tomorrow morning.
@darrenlind3088
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏿 this is helping me a lot
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Rock on Darren! Thanks for watching
@gordonolson1904
Жыл бұрын
Moving on to my next issue, the Problem I'm having is finding replacement zercs for this. I've checked about 3 or 4 places online but the part is no longer being made. Any suggestions here? I'm thinking about tapping new holes for replacement zercs that will fit.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
That may be the way to go. They also sell zerk kits with a variety of sizes on Amazon. Perhaps you could find your size in those?
@stephenrickjr.7519
10 ай бұрын
Your videos are very much appreciated, thanks 😎😊👌👍!
@GarageGear
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for being a cool fan Stephen! 👍
@TimBirke-qj8qk
Жыл бұрын
Hey JB I’m over in Cheektowaga lol. Been watching all your videos. Just got a new Ariens 28 delivered. I anti seized the axles, oiled it down , ran it changed the oil and tonight I just greased the auger. The right side spun just like this video. The left side not do much. Only went around twice or so . Should I be concerned
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hey Tim! I wouldn’t be too concerned. Not the first time I’ve heard of this. Keep an eye on it. Might just be tight! Not sure without seeing it in person! Thanks for being a cool local fan! Go Bills!
@michaelquigley1411
Жыл бұрын
You're the most likable snowblower maniac I've seen yet. I'm in.
@GarageGear
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha glad you’re a fan of the channel Michael! Thanks for watching!
@jasonredepenning
Жыл бұрын
I always do this ten times each side and never in two years have I has a problem
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