A flat snowblower tire can really set you back if it just snowed and you can't remove any of the snow. Snowblowers, like lawnmowers, have tires without tubes so any puncture in the tread or side wall will cause the tire to go flat. It can cost up to $30 to have a mechanic repair your tire. You can easily repair a flat snowblower tire with a few supplies including a patch kit. Pick up the side of the snowblower that has the flat tire. Slide the block of wood under the axle. Unscrew the bolts holding the snowblower tire to the axle. Pry the tire off of the rim with the screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver between the rim and the tire and pry the outer lip of the tire off the rim the entire way around the rim. Flip the rim over and push the tire off the rim completely. Run your hand around the interior of the rim. Move your hand slowly as you feel for the item that punctured the tire. Once you feel the sharp object, mark it with chalk. Pull the nail or sharp object out from the top of the tire tread with a pliers.
Pull the sticky cover off of the tire patch. Place the patch flat over the chalk-marked hole area on the inside of the tire. Center the hole in the middle of the patch. Use the roller in the tire patch kit to firmly press the patch against the inner tire. Lay the rim on its side. Lay the patched tire over the rim. Kneel on the tire sidewalls to force the tire onto the rim. Finish prying the tire on to the rim by inserting the screwdriver between the tire and the rim and pushing the screwdriver out toward the tire. Wrap the ratchet strap around the outside of the tire and ratchet the strap down until the sidewalls of the tire bow out and touch the inner rim edge. Air up the tire to the correct psi listed on the tire sidewall. Remove the ratchet strap. Bolt the tire back onto the snowblower axle. Remove the block of wood from under the axle. You May Also Like No matter what car you drive, odds are that sooner or later you're going to get a flat tire. A Craftsman snow blower drive belt requires a replacement after years of service.
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Snowblower: Won't self propel Inspect the drive control cable and adjust if necessary. Check the drive belt for excessive wear and replace it if necessary. Replace the friction disc if necessary. Featured Articles and Videos How to Store a Snowblower Snowblower Won't Blow Snow: Troubleshooting Chute and Auger Issues Video Snowblower Chute Won't Turn: Troubleshooting Chute Control and Gearbox Problems Video These repairs may help solve your Snowblower problem: Adjust or replace the snowblower skid shoes The skid shoes control the height of the auger housing. They wear down over time. Adjust the skid shoes as needed to maintain the proper height of the auger housing. Skid shoes are reversible; turn them over if one side is worn out. Replace them when both sides are worn out. How to Replace a Snowblower Skid Shoe For manuals, repair guides, and specific part recommendations, enter your model number. Help me find my model number Adjust or replace the snowblower belts
A worn or loose belt can slip or squeal when the snowblower is in use. Physically examine the belt and pulleys. If the belt is worn, replace it. If the belt is sound, adjust the pulleys to tighten the belt. How to Replace a Snowblower Auger Belt Replace the snowblower friction disc The friction disc is attached to the axle that drives the tires to move the snowblower. Examine the friction wheel to see if it's preventing the snowblower from moving. If the friction disc is worn or damaged, replace it. How to Replace a Snowblower Friction Disc Do a snowblower tune-up A tune-up restores the snowblower to its peak operating condition. A tune-up includes changing the oil, cleaning the engine, replacing the air filter, checking the ignition system, inspecting the carburetor, testing the battery, adjusting the throttle and choke controls, and adjusting and lubricating all moving parts. How to Replace a Snowblower Spark Plug Repair or replace the snowblower tire or wheel rim
Inspect the tires should be inspected before each use. If a tire is flat, repair or replace it. If the wheel rim is damaged, replace it. Adjust the snowblower drive clutch cable The drive clutch cable moves the drive wheel into contact with the friction disc, which rotates the axle so the snowblower moves. If the cable isn't moving the drive wheel into contacts the friction wheel, adjust the cable. Replace the snowblower gearcase assembly The auger drive system uses a gearcase to rotate the auger shaft so that the augers can move snow. Replace the gearcase if the auger won't spin properly or at all. Replace or adjust the snowblower scraper blade The scraper blade at the bottom of the auger housing is subject to wear. Inspect it periodically and adjusted as necessary. Replaced it when it wears out. Not the symptom or solution you were looking for? Check out these other solutions Won't clear snow well Won't throw snow far enough Enter your zip code
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