In my 7th winter using the Husky ST 230P: I'm out in the country on a1/4 mile+ dirt driveway and dirt parking areas around house and back pole barn. Only snowblower I've owned/used, not able to comment about other types/brands. This machine is a 'trooper', having performed as needed all 7 winters now. Are there some problems/situations when using it? Tell me what machine doesn't have situations and an occassional problem? This snowblower has done Yoeman Duty over the years. Sometimes have trouble keeping the drive belt for the auger/impeller on (jumping the v-pulley tract), which is most likely from wear in 7 years and I need to attend to some maintenance. Had no problems with it the first 4+ years. Now I just tape the handle for the auger/impeller down in the engage position and have no problems. As said, most likely just needs some maintenance/adjustments. I'm on my 3rd impeller now - not so much a problem of the impeller strength, rather having to deal with dirt road driveway/parking areas and encountering rocks - a larger than gravel rock will pount the impeller paddle just like hitting it with a hammer - of course it's going to get bent out of shape. Just as replacing a v-belt is a few bolts removed and some basic common sense mechanic skills, so it is when having to replace an impeller. Again, I snowblow in dirt road conditions. Engine has run-n-run-n-run just fine over the years - no complaints. I have added flat-rubber-blades onto the impeller blades, to reduce the gap between the impeller and side-wall of the impeller housing area - this increases the amount of snow thrown out of the chute, both in quantity and adding another 5-7 feet distance of throwing the snow off to the side. Also, added a lenth of 1/4" rope to the chute top so can pull it more-so to a 90 degree angle, when throwing snow to the side of the snowblower - this gets me a little more rearward angle of snow throwing. Plastic parts: haven't had any plastic items break yet. I did make angle-iron skids for use on the dirt road, as the plastic ones that came with it wore down rather quickly. Would I purchase another Husqvarna ST 230P snowblower? Having the experience of using the one I've had for 7 years now: yes and would not hesitate in doing so. Hope this 'real world' 7 years use of this Husky helps someone out. regards to all...
The switch for the hand warmer when pushed forward ( toward the engine) is on, When you push the switch to the 0 it's off. Always thought the 0 was on. oops. Good video and explanation. I have the ST224.
@4:40.. Oh, you mean like that plastic exit chute they put at the BOTTOM of the mettle chute? I agree. THEY cheap out and have gone to plastic parts when they can. Thats why I'll replace my Ariens snowblower with a Ariens. Everyplace the snow touches is metal. But, fwiw, thats why I got my Husquarva lawn tractor. Hood, etc.. is not plastic.
yeah mine does the same on the 327 and even slow at 6th gear wich sucks with dr field and brush mower its faster speed forward and reverse wich thats a reason im replacing husqa 327 towards a dr brush mower plus nice its a 4 season year round 1 machine with 5 attachments and nice on dr has a yellow pto switch from a tractor wich alot nicer and solid tires that dont go flat with 14.5hp unit
Nice review. However, about the chute, there is nothing wrong with a plastic chute. Some manufactures use polymer chutes that lasts just as long as steel chutes. The chute on my Troy-built has held up well. They do scuff up like steel chutes do, especially if stones are being sent through the chute. They also hold up well in below freezing temperatures.Thanks.
My first ever snowblower I have owned and I will never buy this brand again!!!! The blades up front are so narrow that they will not pickup snow when you get a snow fall of 4” or less!
This machine works good... BUT....The dashboard is flawed where the cables connect underneath. All PLASTIC AND BREAKS FROM CABLE TENSION WHEN USING SHIFT CONTROLS... TOTAL DESIGN FLAW!!... they replace if it still is under 3 year warranty.. I WAS TOLD BY A DEALER MECHANIC TO ATTACH METAL PLATES WHERE CABLES BOLT THROUGH WITH COTTER-PINS Totally disappointed with my 1100$ investment..
I have an ST 230 it’s junk Goes way to fast backwards No 1st or 2nd gear forward Why I’d this the only cable with no adjustment? Bad design Doesn’t cut through deep snow , just try’s to climb up on top of it. Had a 20 year old cheap Canadian tire machine that worked way better, but sadly after 20’years it was worn out. I would not recommend this product Very expensive ($1,799.00) 2 years ago. Has anyone found an adjustable cable that fits this machine?
Because there's no good way to transition from KUH sound to VAR sound without the UH, since KUH is pronounced with an UH. And since the next sound is VAR, you hear HUS-KAH-VARNA. Unless you were to say HUSK VARNA as two separate words you're probably going to say HUS-KAH-VARNA.
Techumseh engine?? I’m not too sure now cause I it’s husqwarna engine and way better... Techumseh engines wow I had some major issues with it even tho its looked after.. Wonder which one I would pick Husqwarna Ariens Or Club Caded
Tecumseh's engine division was sold several years back. The company that purchased it was not able to use the Tecumseh name so they go by LCT (Liquid Combustion Technology). They make engines for several different equipment manufactures. The engines on these snow blowers are made by LCT, but branded Husqvarna because they are built to Husqvarna's requested specs. Just like Briggs & Stratton engines in lawn tractors. One might be branded Husqvarna and another branded John Deere.
Dirty Buffalo TV Thank you for Info.... Well I had MTD PRO Techumseh engine 9.5 Hp now when engine gets hot won’t start and so forth issues... I maintain my stuff at the top maintenance, but realize it was time to change... I had it for 8 yrs tho Juts bough today this snowblower and hope Husqvarna will be reliable as per reviews.. Question I have how to do store it in summer empty tank and add some fuel additives?? Anything particular I need to know maintain easy and is it ok to use Higher grade of fuel like 91 octane? Thank you Alan
Absolutely junk, broken console after first winter, what genius has cable tension pivot point connected to thin pieces of plastic, had to modify the second console before it completely broke, starter blew up the very first year, I spent $3000 on this name brand to avoid this kind of garbage, it won’t happen again.
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In my 7th winter using the Husky ST 230P: I'm out in the country on a1/4 mile+ dirt driveway and dirt parking areas around house and back pole barn. Only snowblower I've owned/used, not able to comment about other types/brands. This machine is a 'trooper', having performed as needed all 7 winters now. Are there some problems/situations when using it? Tell me what machine doesn't have situations and an occassional problem? This snowblower has done Yoeman Duty over the years. Sometimes have trouble keeping the drive belt for the auger/impeller on (jumping the v-pulley tract), which is most likely from wear in 7 years and I need to attend to some maintenance. Had no problems with it the first 4+ years. Now I just tape the handle for the auger/impeller down in the engage position and have no problems. As said, most likely just needs some maintenance/adjustments. I'm on my 3rd impeller now - not so much a problem of the impeller strength, rather having to deal with dirt road driveway/parking areas and encountering rocks - a larger than gravel rock will pount the impeller paddle just like hitting it with a hammer - of course it's going to get bent out of shape. Just as replacing a v-belt is a few bolts removed and some basic common sense mechanic skills, so it is when having to replace an impeller. Again, I snowblow in dirt road conditions. Engine has run-n-run-n-run just fine over the years - no complaints. I have added flat-rubber-blades onto the impeller blades, to reduce the gap between the impeller and side-wall of the impeller housing area - this increases the amount of snow thrown out of the chute, both in quantity and adding another 5-7 feet distance of throwing the snow off to the side. Also, added a lenth of 1/4" rope to the chute top so can pull it more-so to a 90 degree angle, when throwing snow to the side of the snowblower - this gets me a little more rearward angle of snow throwing. Plastic parts: haven't had any plastic items break yet. I did make angle-iron skids for use on the dirt road, as the plastic ones that came with it wore down rather quickly.
Would I purchase another Husqvarna ST 230P snowblower? Having the experience of using the one I've had for 7 years now: yes and would not hesitate in doing so. Hope this 'real world' 7 years use of this Husky helps someone out. regards to all...
Have one love it throws snow like no other however it's higher maintenance and hand warmers never worked
Only thing I don’t like about mine is the heated bars really don’t get hot or warm, maybe luck warm. Hard to tell if they are even on.
The switch for the hand warmer when pushed forward ( toward the engine) is on, When you push the switch to the 0 it's off. Always thought the 0 was on. oops. Good video and explanation. I have the ST224.
River Rat I got the same only with auto steer, they were on sale at the time
There is a technical service bulletin on those grips now. They get fixed under warranty. Bring it to your nearest service centre.
Simon Delage thanks
Simon Delage can you link that TSB ?
Where should I order console to replace the cracked one
Jack's small engines on line. They're about $50. Bad design having a plastic console on a snowblower.
They changed the design of the console on the newer versions
My st230 chute will not turn all the way to the right,but turns fine to the left. Any ideas?
@4:40.. Oh, you mean like that plastic exit chute they put at the BOTTOM of the mettle chute? I agree. THEY cheap out and have gone to plastic parts when they can. Thats why I'll replace my Ariens snowblower with a Ariens. Everyplace the snow touches is metal. But, fwiw, thats why I got my Husquarva lawn tractor. Hood, etc.. is not plastic.
Thanks for commenting!
One thing I don't like about mine is it backs up way to slow. A turtle can walk circles around it. No way to adjust.
I agree, the reverse is so slow I just put it in neutral and pull it back. The hand warmers don’t seem to work either.
yeah mine does the same on the 327 and even slow at 6th gear wich sucks with dr field and brush mower its faster speed forward and reverse wich thats a reason im replacing husqa 327 towards a dr brush mower plus nice its a 4 season year round 1 machine with 5 attachments and nice on dr has a yellow pto switch from a tractor wich alot nicer and solid tires that dont go flat with 14.5hp unit
Nice review. However, about the chute, there is nothing wrong with a plastic chute. Some manufactures use polymer chutes that lasts just as long as steel chutes. The chute on my Troy-built has held up well. They do scuff up like steel chutes do, especially if stones are being sent through the chute. They also hold up well in below freezing temperatures.Thanks.
does the shoot have play in it the one I was looking at has cable and it has at least 5in of movement in it
yes lots of play
GREAT review man!
Thank you! We really liked the ST230 out of the 3 models we tried out.
Good stuff!
Хороший аппарат! Спасибо производителю!
the best out there
My first ever snowblower I have owned and I will never buy this brand again!!!! The blades up front are so narrow that they will not pickup snow when you get a snow fall of 4” or less!
You are full of ship mine is perfect and does a good job!!!!!
@@blackiechong4344 I am going to modify my piece of ship and then it will be better than your perfect piece of ship!
This machine works good... BUT....The dashboard is flawed where the cables connect underneath. All PLASTIC AND BREAKS FROM CABLE TENSION WHEN USING SHIFT CONTROLS... TOTAL DESIGN FLAW!!... they replace if it still is under 3 year warranty..
I WAS TOLD BY A DEALER MECHANIC TO ATTACH METAL PLATES WHERE CABLES BOLT THROUGH WITH COTTER-PINS
Totally disappointed with my 1100$ investment..
so true i have replaced it 3 times and makes husky junk
ST268 EP ГДЕ купить можно или ST 278 EP буду рад
I have an ST 230 it’s junk
Goes way to fast backwards
No 1st or 2nd gear forward
Why I’d this the only cable with no adjustment? Bad design
Doesn’t cut through deep snow , just try’s to climb up on top of it.
Had a 20 year old cheap Canadian tire machine that worked way better, but sadly after 20’years it was worn out.
I would not recommend this product
Very expensive ($1,799.00) 2 years ago.
Has anyone found an adjustable cable that fits this machine?
Why does everybody say an "ah" between the q and the v. It's not there.
Because there's no good way to transition from KUH sound to VAR sound without the UH, since KUH is pronounced with an UH. And since the next sound is VAR, you hear HUS-KAH-VARNA. Unless you were to say HUSK VARNA as two separate words you're probably going to say HUS-KAH-VARNA.
@@hugeslacker Yeah, I just say HUSKVARNA/HUSQVARNA.
the dashbord is made of cheap plastic which makes this snowblower useless total junk
Techumseh engine?? I’m not too sure now cause I it’s husqwarna engine and way better...
Techumseh engines wow I had some major issues with it even tho its looked after..
Wonder which one I would pick
Husqwarna
Ariens
Or Club Caded
Tecumseh's engine division was sold several years back. The company that purchased it was not able to use the Tecumseh name so they go by LCT (Liquid Combustion Technology). They make engines for several different equipment manufactures. The engines on these snow blowers are made by LCT, but branded Husqvarna because they are built to Husqvarna's requested specs. Just like Briggs & Stratton engines in lawn tractors. One might be branded Husqvarna and another branded John Deere.
Dirty Buffalo TV Thank you for Info....
Well I had MTD PRO Techumseh engine 9.5 Hp now when engine gets hot won’t start and so forth issues...
I maintain my stuff at the top maintenance, but realize it was time to change... I had it for 8 yrs tho
Juts bough today this snowblower and hope Husqvarna will be reliable as per reviews..
Question I have how to do store it in summer empty tank and add some fuel additives??
Anything particular I need to know maintain easy and is it ok to use Higher grade of fuel like 91 octane?
Thank you
Alan
ariens are the best. Everything else is made out of tin. And bad quality.
@@joeyg-smallengine1116
Personal Choice and Opinion mon Chum....
Alan H
Biggest piece of expensive plastic junk. Never Husqvarna again.
Absolutely junk, broken console after first winter, what genius has cable tension pivot point connected to thin pieces of plastic, had to modify the second console before it completely broke, starter blew up the very first year, I spent $3000 on this name brand to avoid this kind of garbage, it won’t happen again.
me too!
They are crap after 5 years
They've only been available for 2 years now, so not sure how you could know that they are crap in 5 years?
Best blower I've had yet!!!
Mine was crap brand new lol