Snowblowers

N.E. Cycle rider asked:


Help !!! Does anyone, anywhere know if Yamaha still manufactures snowblowers, and if so, where are they available ?? I currently own an 18 year old YS-828T model that despite my best efforts is showing signs of eminent death.. Obviously with a track record like this machine has, I would definitely like to replace it with an identical model if at all possible !! No U.S. dealer I’m aware of sells these excellant machines and I’m at a complete loss as to why Yamaha seems to have discontinued manufacture of them.. Any / All information is very much appreciated..

Juangatos asked:


1. Would using gas bought last summer have a bad effect on operation even if it was in a sealed container?
2. Is it better to use a higher octane gasoline?
3. Is it a good idea to use a gas additive?
4. Do snowblowers tend to be gasoline sensative?

Kyle L asked:


if you can provide me with any tips or reasons why it does this please answer, i am starting to worry because none of my neighbors have this problem with their snowblowers.
The blower will hesitate when it idles or when it handles light snow, it is fine when the engine in working hard in a deep amount of snow.
I will adjust the carb and see how things go from there, thanx

chocolate_cat asked:


why do all my neighbours push their snowblowers without much effort but for my own i have to push realllllly hard, enough that my body almost does a 180 degree position?

what am i missing? its brandnew, but i have to push so hard even though ive set the gear into the heaviest snow amount.

Sean W asked:


Hi
I have a twenty year old snow that I rebuilt .Being real careful when taking parts of for replacement.I didn’t know you could put the auger or blades on backwards,butI did .I got it apart again and it looks alright ,but is there anyone who knows what to look for when replacing the auger.
thanks