Snowblower Clogs Up

[reknhevn]

Anybody have any tips to keep a snowblower from clogging up. After using mine for awhile the snow freezes and sticks on the auger and impeller blades then clogs up the discharge chute. I spend more time clearing it than clearing snow. Then it's on to the shovel if I want to get anything done.

 

[Chupaca]

Not sure...

Not much snow in these parts but back when we lived in the snow country I found the speed you moved at had a lot to do with this issue. Been a lot of years and everything changes with these machines....try to keep the chute as straight as possible...:dontknow:

 

[ssmcclub]

spry the blower auger and suth with cooking oil it works for me

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I SAW SOME VIDEO'S

Anybody have any tips to keep a snowblower from clogging up. After using mine for awhile the snow freezes and sticks on the auger and impeller blades then clogs up the discharge chute. I spend more time clearing it than clearing snow. Then it's on to the shovel if I want to get anything done.

Not kidding - google Snow Blowers and you will find what some have done to fix this ....... they put some stiff rubber on the 3 blades that spin and actually throw the snow out the shute. The rubber is put so it touches the drum ( the rubber quickly wears to fit perfectly ). In the video's they don't clog because there is no build-up between the blades and the drum...... apparently there is a HEAT factor that causes snow to turn to ice and this helps to clog the shute ....... go take a look ......... Mike :thumbup:

 

[trikermutha]

You did tell us what snow thrower you are using?

Here a video found it online.

 

[asp125]

The high moisture content of west coast snow might also be a reason it clogs. To counteract that, some lubrication might help. Try a generous spray of WD40 all over the blades and chute area. Also if you leave the snowblower out in the cold overnight or a while before using it, the temperature of it will lessen the "stickiness" factor. I do that with my shovels too, works like a charm.

 

[Doktor]

I treated a patient once that tried to clear his snowblower without shutting the thing down first. We did the best we could but the hand was too mangled to save! My best suggestion is never, ever try to clear it while running.


Doc

 

[vided]

I treated a patient once that tried to clear his snowblower without shutting the thing down first. We did the best we could but the hand was too mangled to save! My best suggestion is never, ever try to clear it while running.


Doc

Now that's good advice.
if your not between the handlebars TURN THE MACHINE OFFnojokenojoke

 

[Bob Denman]

Get a bigger snowblower:

Orrrr... run it at a slower ground speed, and a higher rotor speed. Keep a spray bottle of PAM in your back pocket too! :thumbup:

:lecturef_smilie: AND SHUT THE DAMN THING OFF, IF YOU AREN'T HANGING ONTO THE BARS, AND MOVING THE SNOW!!!

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

Not kidding - google Snow Blowers and you will find what some have done to fix this ....... they put some stiff rubber on the 3 blades that spin and actually throw the snow out the shute. The rubber is put so it touches the drum ( the rubber quickly wears to fit perfectly ). In the video's they don't clog because there is no build-up between the blades and the drum...... apparently there is a HEAT factor that causes snow to turn to ice and this helps to clog the shute ....... go take a look ......... Mike :thumbup:

Mike is correct. I have installed rubber strips on a couple of snowblowers, just used old conveyor belting. It works great and will even throw slushy snow without plugging up. I also coat the blower with a product called "Fluid Film", i spray my mower decks with it also, keeps the snow in the blower and the grass in the deck from sticking.

 

[5legsshort]

Spray it down with some WD-40 or silicone spray before you start.

 

[mowin]

Mike is correct. I have installed rubber strips on a couple of snowblowers, just used old conveyor belting. It works great and will even throw slushy snow without plugging up. I also coat the blower with a product called "Fluid Film", i spray my mower decks with it also, keeps the snow in the blower and the grass in the deck from sticking.

:agree: x2. Fluid film. My mower decks get a dose every blade swap (once a week). I also spray the plow blade on my truck. Snow slides off. Use it on the inner wheel wells and underside of the step bars with good results. Love the stuff.

 

[Sam Mac]

If you have any rust inside the chute try to polish it up, run it wide open spray the inside with something like cooking spray and try to keep the auger full. If the snow is wet all bets are off. :thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

I treated a patient once that tried to clear his snowblower without shutting the thing down first. We did the best we could but the hand was too mangled to save! My best suggestion is never, ever try to clear it while running.


Doc

We tried to rescue a guy who disabled the fail-safe bar on his chipper and then tried shoving a stubborn wad of brush in with his foot. He didn't make it....

Be careful with equipment. The ER will still have plenty of business without your visit.

 

[DGoebel]

DuPont Teflon Snow and Ice Repellant or Sno-jet Spray follow the directions, works great, have used both in my 16 years here in MN.

 

[Motorcycledave]

I can't help you with that but I do have my lawn mower bagger plug up if the grass is wet.....

 

[Mazo EMS2]

My snowblower gets a thorough soaking of WD40 each spring before storage, and then a little more at the first snow. I've never had a clogging issue

 

[reknhevn]

Great Suggestions

Thanks to all of you for the great tips. Spyderlovers to the rescue again. I love!

 

[Lew L]

Thanks!!

Put the rubber tips on the impeller blades of one of my snow blowers last night, and after a quick test seemed to work REAL good. With the "atmospheric river" coming the next few days, we are looking at some wet snow. I'll be putting the tips on my other snow blower today. Have to steal the wife's cooking spray as I've some how run out of WD40:yikes:.

Kaos

 

[Tango]

I always sprayed WD40 before using the blower. Spray the inside, auger, and chute liberally. Worked like a charm. Did the shovels also. :thumbup: Tom :spyder: