How Do You Start A Balky Snow Blower?
When cold weather and snow are coming–hopefully, before the first snowfall–you’ll take the opportunity to make sure your snow blower will start. Snow blowers aren’t complicated machines–but spending more than half the year sitting around and not running–can sometimes make them a bit of a pain to get started in the fall. If your snow blower won’t start after a few pulls–here are some tips on how to get your balky snow blower running. Start with the obvious. Be sure the key is in the ignition (kids might have moved it) and check that the throttle and choke are set properly. The throttle needs to be set to “fast” and the choke needs to be open since the engine is cold. As well, some machines need to be primed before they will start, so use the primer button before trying to start the engine. Check that gas is getting to the motor. Pull the starter cord and turn the engine over a few times, then use your spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug. If the plug is wet and smells of gas,