Snowblowers requires routine service and maintenance every year to prevent more costly repairs. Snowblowers have many serviceable parts; belts, cables, pulleys, and most importantly, the gas small engine that powers the snowblower.
STARTEGIES performs common repairs and routine service on all makes and models of Snowblowers. Ariens, John Deere, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, Troy-Bilt, Murray, Yardman, Gravely, Toro, Simplicity, Honda and the list goes on.
$
90
Tuneup & Preventative Maintenance
Routine service performed every 50 hours of operation or every year. Our tuneup and preventative maintenance service is performed Top-Pro style. Service performed is thorough, complete, and includes everything required, with no hidden costs or surprise charges.
Includes oil change, new Champion or NGK spark plug, replace fuel filter (if present), grease fittings, lube wheels and all mechanisms for operation, check tire pressure and adjust as needed, and multi point inspection with minor adjustments. (most makes & models)
Snowblower Crankcase/Transmission Service – add +$45
Includes opening up the lower drive area to inspect, clean, and lubricate/grease as required.
The Snowblower’s ENGINE DOES NOT RUN or run correctly and/or other issues: Most common repair issues are diagnosed over the phone. Sometimes on-site diagnosis is required before a service plan and repairs begin. Diagnosis fee $40
When the snowblower can be repaired, some or all of the fee will be applied to the actual service and repair after an estimate is accepted.
When the snowblower’s engine does not run or run correctly, most likely, poor fuel quality, no or slow fuel flow and/or blocked fuel delivery, all requiring fuel system services. If you left gas in the tank from last season, your snowblower’s engine requires fuel system services.
Fuel System & Fuel Tank Flush & Clean $20-40
Clean & Rebuild Carburetor $40-60
Carburetor Replacement $40-60
Fuel Line & Clamps Replacement $20
Fuel Shutoff & Clamps $30
A snowblower’s gas small engine usually operates, turns on and off, by pulling out or turning a red key, a run/stop switch, or moving the throttle from RUN to the STOP position. The engine powers the snowblowers drive to the transmission or a friction plate and friction disc, with a traction belt; and an auger belt that drives rotation of the 1st stage augers, moving the snow from the front of the snowblower to the rear, and spinning the 2nd stage impeller, blowing the snow up and out of the chute. Augers and Drive are engaged with handle levers, and move speed is controlled with a shifting mechanism, with cable linkage. The cables, drive/traction belt, and auger belt are serviceable parts that require replacement every few years. Have spare shear pins, on hand, in case you shear one, when clearing snow.
If the drive or auger engagement lever is limp and moves freely then, most likely, the cable failed and requires replacement.
If all the augers stop moving, most likely, the auger belt requires replacement. If one of the augers stop moving, you hit something, like unleveled surfaces, curbing, and/or decorative stone, most likely, a shear pin is sheared and requires replacement.
