Fixing Track Snowblower That Won't Drive
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In this video, I take a look at a Troybilt Storm snow blower that the right side track is not working.
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amzn.to/2XUvfRo Techumseh 10HP Starter
Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers my friend. TH-cam Silver Play button award comin up! You deserve it Bob...
Steve O great to see you lurking on my channel. I'm really impressed with the small engine community. I am meeting a lot of great people with small engine shops in these live feeds. It is nice to team up with such a great group of guys and girls. Many more Canadian jokes and jabs coming your way. Stay tuned. Bob
Congrats! Your a gem in the small engine community.
Great video! I got this same snowblower cheap off a co-worker a couple years ago and am trying to replace that drive gear shaft that you welded the clamp onto. I was having the same issue with the right side not propelling and it was due to a cracked cog on that shaft. So far I've got the old shaft out but can't get the new one in. I need to take the track off like you did so this video was perfect for my situation! Thanks again!
Great video's Bob! Congrats on the 100,000 subscribers. Really enjoy you're channel 👍
Track snow blowers seem Like a huge pain in the butt ,Plus they’re more expensive to buy initially, great video Thanks for the great information
Glad I found your video. My Track drive cub Cadet has the left track not working. I will be taking it apart this weekend to see what is wrong. Thanks for the detailed video.
You Made it Bob!! Celebration time for hitting that milestone 100K. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy, and Nice Fix!! Cheers my Friend! Hugs to the little man! Zip~
yes track drives can be a pain! you make it look so easy, hey congrats on the 100k! big milestone. keep up the good work i enjoy your channel immensely!
Not a pain if you maintain Proper lube LT EP keep rear axles free
Great video Bob. This should help people with this type snowblower that are having this problem. Great to see you have reached 100k subs. your videos are always great and helpful. You have helped me out more than once buddy. Hope Bobby is doing well. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. God Bless!!
We are all thankfully doing well. Hope your are doing just fine as well.
With what not to do
What a gem of a machine! Amazing how Troy Bilt Dolled Up Tecumseh with those covers.
Great fix! Never seen that one for before! 🦅🔧🤙🏻🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it I have worked on a few of these troy bilts with the plastic engine cover. The cover is the biggest PITA to remove and snap back on it always gets stock on the electric starter, the choke shaft, and the studs it mounts with.
Great fix as always. 100K - well done and deserved
Thanks 👍
Nice job and congrats on the 100k milestone! You deserve it.
Thank you very much!
Congratulations on your 100k subscribers. Really enjoy your channel....Nice video...Keep up the good work.
Good Job Bob. Congrats on the 100K Subs buddy you deserve it!
I just watched your live broadcast. I wished I had known it was on I would have sent a comment. I don't know how your fixing the John Deere hood. I fixed one this summer it had 5 fairly large cracks. I bought a fiber glass kit and used a drywall tape actually a plastic mesh. I used the mesh on the inside only cut some fine grooves in the top side and filled with fiber glass. I bought some john Deere green at home depot matched perfectly. I cost $3.00 per can John Deere wanted $9.00 per can.
I also wanted to mention that I watched your video on home remedies. Your wife segment on the floor Steam cleaner was great . I ordered one right after your video. Thanks again Ron B Ron's small engine repair. Marcellus Michigan
Congrats on 100K, another great video.
I use stens over in the UK. Very good service and fast delivery. Great video keep up the great work. 👍
Good to know!
Yea i don't think i'm gonna buy one of those no time too soon! 🤣🤣 Congrats on 100k subscribers! Oh yea don't forget about Donyboy 73 he is a Canadian & really good @ what he does too!
I can't believe I forgot Donyboy. Not until I read this did I realize it. I have learned quite a bit from Dony.
Being 72 not sure i have ever commented on your channel DW but the OLD MAN here from EP, i watch all your videos along with ALL other small engine repair channels and found this one extremely likeable for the repair. My guess is your customer bought it off someone that had no clue what they were doing. Congrats on the 100K keep em coming and thanks for supporting us Canucks!
I appreciate that. Thanks for commenting.
Great video really informative , Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes , I have fixed track drives . Nice machine but heavy to move when it is not running . Thanks for the video .
Great video, thanks!
Congrats all the way around.....great info today..
Great repair and video !! congrats on 100k !!!!
Thanks 👍
Nothing is ever easy, as you said, lol. Great job DW6 👍👍
You got that right!
nice job.... keep up the good work...
Made it work again, COOL!🤗
Good work young man!
Much appreciated!
Great video. I don’t see many tracks where I am at either, but definitely more costly to repair.
Tracks also suck to push around when they are not started and in your way in the shop.
congrats on 100,000 , yep worked on few an yep there a pain thats for sure
Nice repair Bob and congrats on hitting 100k!
Thanks and I am a new sub, rumor has it you have the best accent on TH-cam. I will have to check it out.
@@doublewide6 Awesome Bob, thanks for subbing!
Great video. It's really helpful to see step-by-step fixing issues and not just jump to finished product. Thanks for taking us along.
I do have a question. The auger housing, scraper bar and auger housing shoes look like they are about two inches off of the ground. Are the tracks adjustable to lower the front down to where it should be?
I have one of these track drive snow blowers and the thing is awesome. Making paths in the yard for the dog is a breeze with this thing.
Congrats on 100K!!
Thank you so much 😀
Congratulations on the 100k Bob, love your videos. Ps. I'm up here in Canada 👍 ehhh
Awesome! Thank you!
I actually watched part 1&2 of your videos this past Saturday to help repair/rebuild a briggs n Stratton single cylinder Intek engine. I tore it apart almost a year ago now and just getting back to it now. Started buying/fixing/reselling lawn tractors a little more than a year ago now. Sold about 7 lawn tractors this past season. I'm and industrial maintenance mechanic by trade(licensed since 1991 and still going) . Your videos helped me lots on Saturday. I have an interesting story behind how I got started in this tractor flipping.
Great video my friend. I am in Pennsylvania too. I was born in Johnstown and from your accent I figured you were out in Pittsburgh. Great area. I am out in Bangor PA now working at a pharmaceutical company dreaming about starting a mobile small engine and welding repair company with a truck with a crane like the guy from classic work or IC weld. I ope to hear from you. I shouldn't really say dreaming because I just bought two welders, a truck mounted and a trailer mounted. I also found a 1999 Ford Ranger that needs the frame welded but that will be no problem. I am slowly getting my tools together. I am also recovering from a horrible accident where I was hit on my Harley and had extensive blood clots where I was not allowed to walk for seven months. I survived at least.
Bangor is about 35min. from me. Going from white collar to blue is going to be quite a jump. I would start moonlighting and see how you like it. You will still have healthcare and a steady paycheck if it does not work out.
@@doublewide6 It is a decent paycheck and great healthcare. I do not plan on jumping off. I definitely plan on doing weekends mainly. Thank you my friend!!
That was very interesting Bob. Made in Canada eh!!!! Interesting lubricant.. Exactly the whole word is watching
Someone up top mentioned I forgot Donyboy. I completely did. Thanks for watching.
Really good service and parts availability from Stens. Hard to beat next day delivery.
Right on!
The only video out there for this machine. I need to replace the friction wheel. No idea how to even get it off. 😥
Awesome video. This is why I never work on these myself lol
You can do it!
We have an older 1997 cub cadet 9hp 26 inch track drive and I really like it. Just give it a good once over each year
Stens is a good company. I just rebuilt that K301 and ordered their rings, they were quality parts.
I saw that I thought Stens failed you? I have used their parts, but I just became a Stens dealer, so I can get the parts from them and not a reseller.
You so lucky to get the snow.. we don't get any over here in the UK 🇬🇧
Yes, the snow is helpful for business. Once you get about 500 miles south of here you don't see much of the white stuff, but 500 miles from here they get at least 6 weeks more of lawnmower work.
Congrats Bob on reaching 100,000 subscribers! Dont you just love repairing someone elses mess. I would love to send you some snow from Iowa, as i see you have none. LOL. 🇺🇸👍⛄Roger
Deal!
I have a Craftsman track drive 8.5 hp 26" snowthrower I bought in '97, and it has this exact problem. I don't see a loose chain, so I'll just take it down to the mechanic. Hopefully it'll be an easy fix. Getting it on the truck should be fun. Not. Since it only wants to go right, not straight ahead. I bought the track drive because that was what we needed. Somewhat steep terrain, plus doing paths off of the driveway. Need that traction.
Congrats on 100k
Just wondering about your name "Double wide six", must be story there.
Sure is!
when you installed the new toothed sprocket ...did you forget the thrust washer on the shaft before inserting?? Maybe review the disassembly where you can see the washer. Take care
Thanks for the video! I have the same snowblower, left track won't drive. Spins free with or without the steering assist trigger applied, while the right side engages with the friction wheel and steering assist. Is there a keyway or shear pin for the track wheel? I have it apart in the garage, cannot find any reason why it would not be working. Chains on sprockets, everything seems to be within spec.
Great job Bob. I'm not a dealer in any parts but I've used stens a lot and I think they are a quality company. Excellent idea with the electrical strap. I've never worked on one like this but I have worked on a few craftsman track drive blowers which are a totally different deal but equally goofy to work on. Congratulations on 100,000 subs !!! You deserve it
Thanks 👍
Nice fix; I have a 10 hp Tecumseh in my shop right now with a stripped starter gear caused from loose bolts. Does Stens sell the starters? Thanks for the video.
Yes, they do, but I like the DB electric starters from Amazon, they are aftermarket just like stens.
I have a MTD Yardman 9HP 26" 2 stage with tracks electric start.😅 paid 75.00 put 200.00 into works grate. After I made it go again. I know Stens when I worked UR I ordered parts from them. I also have a very good back round in PT -V, Flat, Round, Conveyor Belts of all kinds. Look up Fast Trax Snowmobile I helped in the development of it. can be seen on U-Tube. 1911 Harley uses a 1-1/4" x 101-3/4" long flat belt if it is the correct material it will go 1000 miles or better factory belt 60miles.
Hi, I enjoy your channel I have a craftsman snow blower with a track drive, my problem is with the wheel shifter lever doesn't do anything when shifting to normal to wet snow and when I shift it to transport mode the lever moves back to normal by it self, what do I look for and how can I adjust this thing ? any help is greatly appreciated please if you can direct me with pictures of what to look for Id really appreciate it.
I live in Pennsylvania too and fix all my own stuff. I enjoy all your videos. Where part of PA do you live in? I've been watching your videos for a bit now. By your voice, I could tell you were from somewhere in PA. Your accent sounds kind of like someone from Pittsburgh.
Right on Allentown.
I just had bolts on ends of hex drive shaft on an mtd wheel drive come loose. I'm hoping loctite will prevent it from happening again.
Just replaced a 120 v electric starter on a troy-bilt storm that wasn't track drive. The starter was stripped completely. You ever seen that before? Also ,cleaned the carb on it. Those engine covers are a night mare to get on and off too.
What happens is the starters lose a bolt and shift. It causes the teeth to wear out on the ring gear.
Hello,
I have an MTD 8/26 Track Snow blower MTD E740F000 that doesn't drive I've replaced the drive belts, friction disc and wheel. everything is free turning and spinning like it should with no weight on the tracks. When I tip the machine back over on it's tracks start the motor put in forward or reverse you can see it wants to move but something is binding and holding it. The only thing I didn't replace was the outer Flange Bushings part # 941 0339 or 741 0339 #59 on Jacks Small Engine parts diagram. I noticed when I had everything apart that those outer bushings were worn egg shaped both left and right side, Would that cause everything to bind up and not move, if so should I replace all 4 or can I get away with just the two outer ones. It's an old machine.
Thank you in advance for you help.
How can you tilt the snow blower up that much without loosing gas and oil, did you empty it first? or does the gas and oil stay contained? Nice video.
Ah ha more complicated than the one with wheels. I wonder if the track type move through the snow that much better than the ones with wheels. Great video anyway.
My opinion they do I have a craftman track drive and its very strong going thru the snow traction just like a miniature bullfozer
You can’t beat a Canadian made snowblower. I bought my 8hp-26” in 1985 from Canadian Tire in Ontario just east of Toronto and it’s still running great which I maintain.
Those old blowers are really well made. If you take care of them they should last a lifetime.
That was a nice Repair but if anybody decide to take it somewhere else and that well that you put on there you’ll have a fit try to stay away from Jerry rigging
did you change the belt?
Nothin's ever easy. I thought I was the only one who says that.
Welding something that was originally snapped in, now you have made that part unserviceable without cutting it out. On an older machine like this guess it wouldn't matter much. MTD = Many Troubles Daily from Taryl LOL
Yup, If I replaced the shaft it would of cost an additional $200. If it needs to be replaced in the future it is still going to be $200.
Where you at in Pa?
I'm in south central
We're stens dealer also
Allentown Area
Why would you weld that piece on.. seems like the better choice was what the other guy did. With those clamps.. cuz then you can remove them if you need to And they both do the same thing taking in place of the snap ring..
I'm thinking that I would jb weld the inside of the electrical clamp and then hose clamp it into position.
16:16........That's what she said!!!!
Oh Yeah !! have you ever had to drill out a busted shear bolt ? That's something else i had to do to.
quite a few times. Heat helps.
The whole world's watching? 😂
The blower looks brand new, it's hard to believe the right hand gear is worn out, my blower is 25 years old with almost no wear.
What heel is that fix
Same way to replace a Honda track snowblower belt? Nobody has videos on this!
Where is your model number on this machine?
That “electrical connector” is called a one-hole-strap.
Way to go. We call it farmer engineering. . Get that machine working and buy parts later or maybe not.
@@ohiofarmer5918 I’ve heard it referred as something else, but I’m not gonna say it on TH-cam!
just googled it. You are right one hole strap. I never heard the term.
@@doublewide6 I learned a lot from you, so I figured I would contribute. Love your videos.
Nice videos , but way too many ads interrupting the video.
Very annoying.
6 left chain looks bad
It has some slack in it for sure. Don't think there is an adjustment for it, so it would require a new chain. Hindsight is 20/20.
Thats what call it .lol it should be back