HOW TO LUBRICATE AN AUGER GEARBOX ON A CRAFTSMAN, MTD OR CUB CADET SNOWBLOWER (Without A Drain Plug)
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HOW TO LUBRICATE AN AUGER GEARBOX ON A CRAFTSMAN, MTD OR CUB CADET SNOWBLOWER (Without A Drain Plug). Don't know how to LUBRICATE the AUGER GEARBOX on your SNOWBLOWER? Watch and see how I CHECK what's in my CRAFTSMAN Snowblower Gearbox and PROPERLY LUBE it with these easy STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS. I show you how to properly Lubricate it THE RIGHT WAY so you can make your snowblower last! But will this gearbox need GREASE or OIL? LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!!
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My Craftsman 27”/13.5 doesn’t have a filler plug on gearbox. Why, is it maintenance free or do they want you back for replacement parts?
@@richardc6932 they most likely want to back for replacement parts.
I had to replace the worm gear on mine last year. You can buy the whole unit for about $325, but the worm gear itself was only $35. The unit comes apart easily with basic tools and even not knowing exactly what I was doing I was able to complete the repair in about 3 hours. There were several youtube video tutorials on how to. My unit had grease in it, and because it didn't flow well and was full of metal shaving from the stripped worm gear I cleaned it out and after getting it back together filled it with gear oil. The most confusing part of the job for me was installing the auger blades in the right orientation. I got it backwards the first time, which pushes the snow away from the impeller instead of into it. But at that point being familiar with how it came apart and went together only took 15 minutes to correct. I'll bet someone that's repaired a few of these could do the whole job in an hour.
Thanks for sharing my friend !
I’ve used John Deere corn head grease in a number of blowers that had leaking seals and never had one come back. It has the consistency of room temperature butter. Gets people back in the snow rather than waiting for the right size seals saving frustration for them, and time for me.
The old blowers had a cast iron gear case with both a fill and a check pipe plug which of course was threaded. This contributed to their weight over the auger which is what you want dealing with plow truck snow at the end of the driveway. The die cast aluminum housings found on most brands today are not in the same league and contribute to our throwaway society. I’ve seen blowers from the 60s and 70s still going strong.
@@37yearsofanythingisenough39 this is awesome information my friend! Thanks again for sharing! 👍
Just want to say thank you. I followed your snowblower summer storage tips last year. The first snow storm this winter I went out to the garage and guess what... my snowblower started up first pull like it was brand new. You're awesome and thanks again for simple tips on keeping products in top condition.
You got it! I’m glad that video was helpful and it started up on the first pull! That’s exactly what every homeowner wants!
Here in the Heart Of The Rockies, we're expecting a big storm tomorrow. Using your dad's zip tie idea from your earlier Ariens gear box video and your suggested synthetic 75w90 gear oil, I topped off my 15 y.o. Craftsman's gear box just yesterday. Gotta thank ya, JB, for giving me the knowledge and confidence to use many of the maintenance tips you've provided on my snowthrower to keep it running smooth and extend it's working life. I learn something new or pick up some new tip or product idea for the garage (LOVE that flashlight w/magnetic base you use inside the auger housing to light it all up for us) with every video you upload!
And, I was able to help a buddy with the same unit as mine go completely through his machine a few Saturdays ago. It was a 5 hour marathon in his garage and tired both of us 70-ish y.o. dudes out but what a great time it was. Really enjoyed showing him everything you had taught me and he (a life long shade tree auto mech.) enjoyed learning about his machine. Thanks, JB.
Hey David! Glad you found these videos helpful and interesting! There is a lot of fun to be had with them! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍
Good stuff, JB!
Although MTD does not mention it anywhere in their manuals, the factory grease they use is Alvania Grease.
The MTD part # is 737-0168A
Hey Paul! This is HUGE! Couldn’t find this info anywhere! Should have just asked my best friend! Lol! Appreciate you sharing this bud! Have an awesome weekend!
Thank you for this video. I have never checked my gearbox. My machine is approximately 12 years old. I’m going to do this as soon as the temps get back above zero. Too cold in my garage right now. 🥶
FYI…this summer I installed a propeller kit. My Dad was a farmer and had an old belt from a round bailer. I cut my pads out of that belt. Holy crap! It works AMAZING! 🤩 Snow flies 60 feet or more. 👍 👍
Makes a HUGE difference my friend! Thanks for sharing and watching!
This video is Gold. I think you are the only one to do a video on lubricating that style of gearbox.
I have the same snowblower, so now I can confidently maintain the gearbox.
Thanks!
You got it 71! Not many vids out there! Thanks for watching!
Used the same 00 from TSC on a well used 28" Craftsman blower I refurbished back in '22. Still going strong.
Awesome man! thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I checked my 9 year old cub’s gearbox for the first time today. Still had plenty of grease per the rosco….zip tie dipstick! Will definitely add this to my maintenance schedule!
You got it Neil! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video and it's the first one that i've seen on these m t d gear boxes. They are also common on cub cadets. I called cub cadet and I asked them what type of grease. And they told me 00, But that it has to be compatible with yellow metal which is brass or bronze. I then purchased A
Disposable large syringe. I filled it with the 00 grease And used the filled up Syringe To inject grease and fill the gearbox. Keeping the cap off I then ran the augers On the snow blower. I then refilled it a second time and repeated the drill. Once I was sure that I did not overfill it but that I had completely covered the worm gear with grease and then put the blue rivette back into the top of the gear box. I think the key to not overfilling. The gearbox is to run it with the blue rivet off. That way, any excess simply is pushed out of the top of the gearbox and does not put pressure on the worm gear seals. Thanks for this very important video and the novel idea on how to check the content of the gearbox. It would have saved me a ton of time Had I seen your video before? I figured out how to make sure the gear box was filled with grease. It's important to understand that the gearbox operates at extremely low revolutions per minute and so, Therefore in my opinion, you can fill the gear box up. It will not put undo stress on the seals. One can prevent overfilling by simply keeping the cap off. And then running it a few minutes after you fill the gearbox with grease. Why? Because any excess will simply come out through the top. I always enjoy your videos because they are smart, Practical, effective and you usually come up with great ideas. Thanks again! 👍👍👍
Hey Frankie! Thanks for sharing this with the community! I appreciate your positive feedback too! 👍👍
More good tips. Gonna fire the Cub up tomorrow just to run it for the season and change the oil. We may actually get snow Tuesday!! I’ll check this while I’m at it.
You’re on it Ben! Have an awesome weekend bud! 👍
Nice job on this video. Coincidentally I have done almost the same thing for many years. Anecdotally, I had a MTD snow blower with the same gear box and about 10 years ago took it all apart, cleaned and regreased it with Mobil 1 grease. Once a year I would add a squirt of of 80w-90 Gear oil to make up for any drying. I used that machine for 10 years on 3 or 4 drive ways per storm and it is still going strong. By the way, with an impellar kit. (Still has the Original impellar bearing). I have sold it. The new owner loves it and does ~10 driveways per storm with it. On other machines I have used the 00 (pronounce it as you wish) grease just as you described. I found it frustrating to get it in there and someitmes went to the gear oil because it is easier to get it in there. If a tiny amounts leaks out it is not a bad thing. It will lube the bronze bearings. Just top it off as needed. It should not be a lot. AS long as there is not noticeable play in the shafts you are good to go. The shafts should be tight. When they start to show play you are getting in to dangerous territory and I would replace the bronze bearings before your eat the gear. That repair is less expensive but still time consuming. I have played with the idea of adding a vent hole. If you are going to drill and tap a zerk? Why not add a 1/8 pipe plug. Obviously you would have to have it apart and likely would be rebuiding the guts of it at that point. Just Food for thought. As an aside, Some will say never use a GL5 gear oil with yellow metals, as they will get attacked. (unless it specifically says safe for yellow metals) That may be technically true but I never noticed a problem in 10 years. If you are concerned get a GL4 oil or a brand like AmesOil that says it is safe on yellow metals. I hope this is helpful.
Definitely helpful nbpt! Thanks for sharing this information with the community!
Thanks good video
For us Canadian boys and girls, i bought some castrol 00 grease last fall at my local Napa store.
Awesome my friend thanks for sharing
Hey, thanks for the info. I wondering about that when I got it ready this season. I’ll check mine.
Now you know what to do rk! Thanks for watching!
January 13th haven't had my snowblower out this year yet in Southern Ontario.
We’ll see what happens Donald! Maybe the winds will shift soon!
You have tons of fantastic content covering the maintenance on dual stage snowblowers. Can you do a video or two geared towards specific instructions for single stage snowblowers?
I’ll see what I can do! Gotta knab one! Lol
All the machines I worked on this past winter had a steel plug to drain and refill the gearbox (all Toros) which makes it nice to service. But as easy as it is to take care of, I don't think any of the previous owners off these machines EVER checked or serviced their gear boxes. One of them actually had grease forced into the plug hole (which did no good) I had to flush them all out and refill them. I used synthetic gear lube on all my machines so they last.
Thanks for sharing painter!
OO grease is the go to lubricant when you're not sure what originally came in the gearbox. Another great vid. 👍
You got it, Smallblock! What’s the plan for the weekend buddy? We are getting ready for a storm!
@@GarageGear Big rain storm wrapping up as I type. Birthday party for my nephew tomorrow.
@@smallblock412 👍enjoy the weekend bud!
Hey JB, Love the "dip stick" I was thinking a grease zerk into the case as well. I'm not that experienced with the tapping part, maybe a video?? Be well my friend.
Hey John! I’ll see what I can do. I would have to find a suitable grease gun to hold this kinda grease because it doesn’t come in tune. It would make a Royal mess if I just dumped it in. Like the video idea though! Have an awesome weekend bud!
You too. As always, it's a pleasure.@@GarageGear
Thanks JB, appreciate your info. I have a toro with the same type of gear box. itried to findthis greese at tractor supply but i couldnt find any even with the help of an associate.
Hey Dan the link on the pinned comment should take you right to where you could get it online .👍
I bought a needle grease gun adapter on Amazon to grease the gearbox with a grease gun using Superlube teflon grease. Works well ,can also grease non greaseable ball joints thru the boot with this tool.
Very cool thanks for sharing John! 👍
Sir: I think this is the best vid you've ever posted up here. In several decades, I never checked any of these auger drive boxes for fluid or grease. Now I can because of this vid and know what to add. My first thought was 80W90 conventional gearlube. Thanks again. Awesome vid.
You got it Frank! There’s not much good info out there on these gearboxes!
That's for sure. Your info the absolute best as is the method for checking it. Brilliant!@@GarageGear
@@frankcastle5294 hey it gets the job done my friend! Thanks for being a cool fan!
My pleasure Sir and keep 'em comin'. @@GarageGear
I have the 28" Craftsman & 49 degrees in Lockport perfect time - Just did this and the auger shafts! Thanks for all these videos, btw it's only running great because of your how to clean the carb video. For years it needed a little choke to keep running ~ now runs perfect (on Non-ethanol gas), again didn't know about that until I watched your channel. **Tractor supply in lockport 00 was on back wall by dog food, must be a thing lol! Thanks again and Go Bills!
Awesome my friend! Glad that video helped you out! Haha pretty funny that you found that 00 grease by the dog food lol GO BILLS
Good video JB. We have 5 snow blowers in the family, 4 Hondas, two on tracks and my new Ariens 24'. We took the gearbox plugs out of two Honda's. One is 40 years old and the other is 20 years old. The gearbox oil looked like new, we changed it anyways and there was almost no metal filings. We are in a snow belt area like you so these units have done lots of work but are well taken care of. Keep the videos coming.
Awesome Barry! You take great care of them! Thanks for sharing!
I lubed my Ariens gearbox just this morning with 85W90. Good thing too. That 10M4's box was dry as a bone inside! I also tried putting in new sheer bolts as the previous owner just had plain bolts in it. I got the Ariens sheer bolts 5/16ths. I got one out and replaced it, but the other bolt broke off on BOTH ends. Guess I'll have to try drilling it out or something so I can get the new sheer bolt in. I tried taking a punch and driving it out, but I guess it's threaded in place because it wouldn't budge in any way, shape or form. Maybe try an easy out before I try drilling? I dunno. Also figured out the fuel shut off valve under the tank leaks when it's on, so have another one of those NOS from Tecumseh, new hose and new grommet ready to go. Also got a battery mount for a Craftsman 20V battery and a set of 18w LED lights for the thing. The battery mount/receptacle is actually for a battery powered kiddie car, but will work fine for this application.
Thank for sharing this rebel! Sounds like you got a few little things to do here and there!
I JUST bought a new ariens snow blower , finely after 28 years my 8 horse mtd died i killed it ,lol like the maintenance tips makes a difference.
Awesome, my friend. You won’t regret the purchase. Thanks for watching!
A will add a caution, I have been a jet mechanic on F-16's for many years and there is a problem with dissimilar greases reacting to each other and producing what is called "balling" this is where the chemicals react and cause the greases to sort of dry up. Unless you have owned the equipment since new you don't know what has been crammed in before you bought it. The 00 grease is the best bet but after running the blower for awhile do the dip test again and see if there are dry looking lumps on the zips if so the case needs to be cleaned out. Amazon has the worm gear and gasket for about $20 and the shaft seals for about $20 if you want to DIYerS. There is a fair amount of labor but doable in a morning. Very good video. Do you do videos on chain saws? if so please educate people about greasing the center of the sprocket drive bolt on some saws and how to change a Sthil engine baffle from winter to summer or vice-versa. I am also a sawyer & wildland firefighter with USFS and watch some of the people that say they they are "experts" that are not near your expertise or have your ability to teach, great job!
Thanks for sharing this robo and thanks for the positive feedback!
That zip tie measuring idea is genius! My new Ariens says gearbox oil level should be 1.6 to 1.9 inches from the top of the box. They tell you to use a small screwdriver as a dipstick. That makes it nearly impossible to determine the actual oil level accurately, and it's not a wide range of acceptable level. I'll give it a try when this polar air finally leaves.
Can’t beat the simplicity of it! Thanks for watching Doug!
I have a Troy-Bilt. Snowblower they are the best snow blowers I've ever had
Thanks for sharing
Great video JB! Need to tune up my old Craftsman from ‘08 to give to a relative and this should help ensure it has a bit of life to it!
You got it Ryan! This should definitely help preserve the life of the gearbox for sure! Have a great weekend my friend!
Years ago gear oil was used like in vehicles and outboard motors, i add a little marine gear oil with my grease. Works well
Good to know! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the advice. I better do that to my machine; it is way overdue.
You got it my friend!
Hey JB. Great tips Bud. I’ve always wondered where the grease goes if it’s not leaking?? Hmmm
And yeah, owners manuals are useless when it comes to gear box lube and valve clearances and other important specs.
Cheers
It just gets pushed to the side mostly. Sometimes the owners manuals suck!
Thanks for this very important video. I just did my Craftsman 24 in unit yesterday. I bought it in 2011 and when I checked the grease level and it was only filled about 25%. Filled it with 00 using a syringe, made it much easier to fill. Boy, did it quiet the auger down.
Great, man! You just bought some more time with that machine!
This is a great tip! I’ve posted on your other videos about planning a Repower on my old Murray, and I am going to add this to the list when she goes under the knife this year. I know ours actually has a threaded fill plug on the front which I’ve checked and is so far greased up. It won’t hurt to top it off though.
Add it to the list. Your snowblower will thank you.
Thanks for the video. Typically if its just a push plug like yours, its grease. If a threaded plug its gear oil.
You got it Peter!
Excellent video. Clear and well explained. My only problem is I can't find OO grease here in Canada. If anyone has a pointer for me, I am all ears. Thanks!
Try your John Deere dealership they sell corn head grease that's basically the same its 0/00 .I had to buy mine (00) in the states from Tractor Supply. The next stop would have been John Deere. It's marked corn head grease from Tractor Supply
Hey Bob! Damoose has good info here ⬆️
If things aren't properly lubricated, you're gonna have a bad time! 🤣
Good timing, JB! We're getting hit with snow this weekend.
Proper lubrication is Key! 😉 nobody wants a bad time lol! Shooting plenty of content this weekend out there in the snow! Stay tuned! Have an awesome weekend bud!
Easy way to put the grease inside the gearbox is using a descent size plastic syringe with a small Tygon tubing (fuel hose)that will fit loosely inside the gearbox hole. I remove the plunger, fill up the syringe cavity with the 00 grease then put the plunger back in...Try not to get any air bubbles inside the syringe while filling it with 00 grease, insert the tubing inside the gearbox hole and slowly press on the plunger.....Make sure that the hose is long enough so that it can be inserted deep enough so that the grease will not try to escape between the tubing and the gear box grease hole.... Once done you can refill and insert more grease as needed.... Note: make sure that the Tygon tube is long enough so that if ever it was to disconnect from the syringe that it will not fall inside the gearbox making it impossible to pull it out. If you plan on re-using the syringe, make sure to wipe clean the plunger as the rubber does not like grease, it will swell up after a while making it impossible to insert the plunger back into the syringe cavity... Been doing this for years.....
Thanks for sharing this Jo!
Great video - thank you. Amazon sells disposable hypodermic needles (about the size of your thumb) which would be perfect to fill the case. Just a thought.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing merchant!
I purchased four large syringes at hobby lobby for $4.00.
I use white lithium grease. And it works great for me I've been using it for years
Thanks for sharing chris
You're very welcome
Great video! However installing a grease fitting on the gearbox could put metal shavings inside. This may result in increased wear or damage. It could be done if the gearbox is apart though.
Yeah, you have to be careful if you do it.
Use the OO Flowable grease on antique car steering boxes. 600w leaks out too fast.
Thanks for sharing andy
What do you use to lube Chute cables. Mine are slow and sticky when cold and completely stuck when the temp goes below 15f. Its a 90's yardman 724 with a snow king engine.
Wd40 will get in those just fine! 👍
Thanks for making this video, I’ve had my Troy Built 24” Storm for 4 years and I have never greased the gearbox or knew how to do it. I ordered some 00 Grease and as soon as it gets here I’ll get it done. Thanks again and take care.
Let me know how it works out for you my friend. Go for it!
Ok. JB. I have a cub cadet 3x. The gear box has a flat plate on top of the differential gear box. Any Suggestions? Thanks
Tried getting a closer look at one. Could only see it from the one side though. Does is have a drain plug on the other side?
Snnnnnnnooooooowwwwww!!!! There is snow out there this morning!!!!!!! Finally!!!! Lets get 2024 started! Have a great year every one!
ROCK ON Patrick! Thanks for watching!
Good practical advice. Thank You
You got it starview
At Eliminator Performance in Canada we have had 6 quarts of 00 grease on back order from Oregon for at least 9 months now, good thing we have 16 ounces from Stens left (they stopped carrying it by the way)
Thanks for sharing this Wayne! Good to have a guy on the inside! Hope all is well with you guys!
Very useful information here. Thank you!
You got it bud! Have an awesome week flint!
You too!@@GarageGear
CV axle grease also works well
And so does 50/50 80w90 gear oil mixed with any grease
Thanks for sharing shall!
No problem at all son
I've often wondered if I should do some maintenance on my snowblower's gearbox. It's a MTD 8hp heavy monster purchased in 1979 from Fleet Farm. Still going strong. I think I replaced the spark plug once and rebuilt the carb maybe twice. It's so big and heavy I tend to only use it for deep and/or wet heavy snow so sometimes I don't use it all winter. And it always starts every year with no problems. Usually on the first pull. Still has the original belts. In fact I've never even looked at them. Don't build them like they used to I guess.
Sure don’t! Thanks for sharing dj
The internal speed that the shaft and gear turn should be in the equation. Slow speed gearbox lubricant would be a Mobil 600W gear oil and high speed box might be best fitted with a spindle oil.
Thanks for sharing
What would be another brand besides 00 grease. Can’t seem to find it in my area
Hey Bradley, white lithium grease works well too. Heard good things about Superlube with Teflon as well! 👍
great video, now I can check my gear box
You’re ready to roll! 👍
Good morning JB! Dammnnn you up early lol
Ok… I’m off to watch your vid with coffee in hand!
Up early every day Apex! How about you? Looks like we’ll get hit pretty good! Let’s see how she stacks up! Have a good weekend bud!
@@GarageGear
Still snowing here. Heavy stuff, sand like texture… supposed to end within the hour, then it’s go time!!! Have fun buddy!
@@apexiumim2741 you as well apex! 👍👍
@@GarageGear
It’s over 😢
Once again, almost zero effort with this glorious snow thrower. Had to tame the beast from not dumping snow on my neighbours property.. not kidding when I say it’s way over 40’ away. Crazy power this thing has… legit.
Let me know if you’re gonna do an impeller mod…, don’t think you will 😂😂😂😂
@@apexiumim2741 still getting pounded here with snow in Lancaster! I’m going to try to put impeller kits on both the ariens and the craftsman! Already have them sitting on my workbench
I was a small motor.mecanic this is the proper way good job 😊
Thanks for sharing Chris! Have a good weekend
Hello there! So my auger box needs that "00" grease but as you mentioned, it's hard to find. Canada is dry of that stuff, can I use something heavier than 85w90, like 75w140 ?
I would try the 85w90
Mobil 600W gear oil
I think you should do a episode profiling what residential mower is the best in your opinion
Of all-time
Get a goat, you’ll be happy
I’ll see what I can do! 👍
I’ve had to replace auger motors on EGO 2 stage snowblowers and trust me, it is not fun. You have to take the entire machine apart just to get to that motor and it is a major job.
Those Egos are far more work than we imagine.
My Cub Cadet has a zerk for the gear box. Can I use 00 in a grease gun or is it too runny?
Should be good to go with that!
Thank you for the idea thank you for the video
No problem 👍
Finally a great video on maintaining these gearboxes! Thanks for sharing!
When I was looking to make the video, there were none! Glad you found it to be useful!
Great tips JB! You’d think someone would have invent an actual tool to check the grease level….hmmm I need to check my Troy-bilt as it’s been several years since I added grease to the gear box. Looks like we’ll have some snow blowing this weekend. Dang wind! Go Bills! Monday at 4:30 now. Have a great weekend my friend! Stay warm.
Would be wise wouldnt it Jay! Some day a company will give one with its snowblower! Meantime we keep waiting lol! We’ll see how they play tomorrow! Have a good weekend bud!
Will the grease or oil already in the gearbox react with new grease or oil you add? If my gearbox has oil in it, what kind should I use? Thanks, Don
The greases will be fine together! 75w-90 will work fine!
Coming to you from Rochester. Your videos are always informative and entertaining. Thank you
Appreciate you Steve! Thanks for being a cool fan!
So my 2004 Craftsman manual references 10 oz “grease” for the gear case. It also states the gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not need or require additional lubrication. I’ve never cracked the plug on it and it “seems” to be fine. Can/Should I top it off with 80W-90 Heavy Duty Gear Oil? Not sure if that’s the same thing as what’s currently left inside. There are no obvious leaks but I’m thinking it should be topped off with something.
Hey David! I would check it just to be on the same side but if it’s got grease inside I would stick with grease not oil. You’ll just want it full to about 75%. Thanks for watching
I did and it looked like white (or off white color) grease that seemed pretty thick. That alone makes it much harder to gauge how full it, even with a zip tie. I have a tube of white lithium grease and will add some of that. I’m not certain, but am hoping that does the trick and won’t cause any issues.
@@davidmorrison7424 should be good to go with that!
A good project for the summer.
Absolutely! 👍
JB the Deluxe 28 still sits idle here in Erie Pa.. You getting hit up there?
Hey Don! We’re getting hit here! Lots of wind blowing it around. 8 inches or so! Have a good weekend bud!
As always THANK YOU JB for your fantastic videos. Timing was perfect!!
Awesome Craig! Thanks for being a cool fan!
I have a fairly new Toro 8/26 that leaks. Talked to the dealer, they say they all leak, nice! So I just keep filling it. If it leaks it's not empty.
I also have a 1996 Honda hss28, diff still full never leaked a drop. Say no more.
Cheers
Keep that Honda around! Thanks for sharing
I have same gearbox on my Cub Cadet. Poor (but intentional) design. It's like having a car with no oil dipstick or no "low oil" warning light. I filled mine with the TS 00 grease all the while squirting it in the top and pushing it down into the gearbox with the head of a nail. Good idea to weigh the bottle before you begin so that you know how much you have put in. I also intermittently ran the augers in order to "settle" the grease. My manual calls for approx. 2 oz. on a completely empty box. I think I overfilled mine, but I would rather have it overfilled and maybe pop off the cap rather than underfill and blow out the gears.
Thanks for sharing this mama! Good tip with the nail!
I use white lithium grease. Works good for me
Heard this works too!
I never have any problems with white lithium grease. At the always sticks in my transmission
Thank you. Nice video
You got it survivorman! Thanks for watching!
I have a 1 year old exactly Craftsman 208CC. I've probably used it 15 times between last winter and this winter. I bought it brand new in Jan 2023. How long do you think until I should check/add grease to the gear box?
I always recommend checking things once a year. 👍
After my first set of gears I added a grease fitting to service not gear lube.
Thanks for the tip!
Something to take note of when adding gear oil to a box that has a bronze gear is DO NOT use GL5 oil as the additive package eats bronze and brass alloy. This is why manual transmissions with bronze syncronizers spec nothing higher than a GL4 lube.
Thanks for sharing Pat!
My old Bolens gear box doesn't have a plug, nor a bolt to let out the oil. Does that mean I have to take the auger shaft/box apart and then add oil?
Sounds like you will have to do that. Hard to say without seeing it but it might be completely sealed.
@@GarageGear I would send a picture, but I apparently I can't reply with one on TH-cam haha
@@cboswall send me a pic to my email in the description
@@GarageGearEmail sent. Thanks!
Comment/Question... it appears that my gearbox has white lithium grease in it which just pushes away from the gears.
Can I add some 85/140 thick gear oil to it?
That probably won’t hurt anything. Or you could just add more white lithium grease up to the 3/4 mark or so. Then just check it once a season. That would work too!
@@GarageGear ... not sure 'if' lithium and petroleum based lubes are compatible. Would be a bummer if it turned into a gel or coagulated.
@@hmdwn then add some 00 grease in instead
No link "down below in the description" on how to lubricate the auger shafts. 🤔
Hey pana! Thanks for letting me know! They are in there now! 👍
You deserve a million plus subs and I mean it.
Appreciate you pj! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Hi JB, have to do it w serynge n it's not cool. If you can find a link to get it for here in Canada, would be rrreally appreciated (the only one I can find here like your 1st link is the Oregon at... 65$ the bottle loll
Tnx again 4 your shares 😊
I heard the price of this stuff get crazy in other places. Not sure why!
@@GarageGear Can you ship one to me, just gimme your mail and I'll pay you by advance, I'm willing to pay to you the price of product plus an amount for your trouble and plus ship fee n change rate of course...?!
You're awesome bro. Keep sending me videos
Will do
You keep sending me videos bro
What about toro 2 stag snowblowers?
Which models James?
The newer gearboxes come with a zerk fitting so I'll stick with the grease.
Thanks for sharing
i put gear oil in mine with a some grease mixed 😁😁😁
There ya go eddy!
So very glad I took your learned advice JB and got my Arien's blower in good shape for this weekend's first major snowfall of the season. Purred like a kitten on my test run yesterday...because of your tips and tricks.
Thank you so much for all that you share with your viewers. Especially an appearance from Sherif Roscoe P Coltrane!!!
Money can't buy a good night's sleep...but I sure enjoyed mine.
Hey Joe glad to hear your machine ran well! Way to kick off the 2024 snowblowing season! I figured sheriff roscoe! Was fitting for this clip lol! Have an awesome weekend bud! 👍
My 2004 8 hp craftsman does not have a plug on the top. I suspect it may be the nut on the side but I’m not sure. My manual does state that “the auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrication. If for some reason the lubricant should leak out, have auger gear case checked by a competent repairman.”
Thanks for sharing david!
Wish I knew tractor supply had that, I think I paid twice as much on Amazon.
Amazon rips you off on this stuff for some reason
@@GarageGear yeah, unfortunately sometimes they are the only source.
@@m3rdpwr weird that this stuff isn’t sold anywhere else
Simplicity too!
Thanks for watching
Cheaper yet get yourself a tube of John deere corn head grease(00)
That works too!
I thought about drilling that hole out wider, but I don't want metal shavings in the gearbox.
I would leave it as is. That way you won’t need a bigger fill plug too!
For what it’s worth, I called Troy Bilt customer service and asked them what grease to use and the guy told me to use #2 grease. I asked him what kind and he said any #2 grease will do.
Thank you for sharing this Chris!
If one is doing the work themselves, and just buying parts... Which gearbox is cheapest to replace or repair? Craftsman, or airens?
I think craftsman are cheaper but ariens last longer.
@@GarageGear Thank you very much! I suspected as much.
Good Stuff!! 👍
ROCK ON Vic! 👍
Maybe it is ment to not put any grease in there so i am skeptic to this!
Maybe, but mine is working great!
I check mine JB and it doesn’t have no fill plug. It have 4 10mm bolts on top and that’s all. I have the 3X cub cadet.
Ah ok I imagine there are torque settings for those bolts. You could pop the top off and see how things are looking inside. Have an awesome weekend Ray! 👍
Did a lot of research on what to put in the gear box . I use GL4 gear lube normal GL5 has something that attacks yellow metals these are all brass. Have not had any trouble with my 5 blowers. If gear lube works on your truck diff going down the road at 70 MPH think it will work in a snowblower gearbox
I agree Bob!
Love your energy and movies. Teach me so much
I have a gardenpro KCST6562ES
The motor loncin
Can't find any place that sells spare parts.
Can you help me with tips?
It stops after a couple of minutes of driving and gets warm. So would like to have a new fuel cap and new spark plugs and preferably a new carburetor
Grateful for answers
Hey brem! When I search that snowblower a lot of sites come up in Russian (I think) you’ll have to go on google and match up your snowblower. You should be able to find any parts you need starting there. Thanks for being a cool fan.
I have always used. White lithium grease. In my transmission. Am I snowblower
Thanks for sharing chris!
You're welcome bro. Your number one in my book bro
@@chriswagner6310 appreciate you bud
I appreciate you bro