Snowblower Help

[DaveHuskiesFan]

So I bought a Troy-Bilt snowblower at Home Depot this morning. My dads had the same one for 10+ years so I felt comfortable with the brand.

My problem comes with the Choke. When I start the engine with the choke fully open it runs fine. It even runs fine when I close it almost fully. However, when I close the choke, the engine sputters and then turns off. I tried this for about an hour today with no resolution. I let it run pretty long in the different choke stages all with the same result when I close the choke.

The snowblower has gas and oil is fine. Obviously this shouldn’t be happening with a brand new engine so I’mmost likely going to return it. Just wanted to see if anyone has any possible solutions before I do that. Thanks!

 

[Jaker]

Take it back and get a Honda.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

I’m in NH - we get lots of snow. The go-to machine around me is Ariens, with the occasional Honda or other brand. I’ve got a 9 year old 30 inch 11.5 HP Ariens 2 stage that I change to fresh oil every spring, and haven’t had a lick of trouble. Very solid machine. I used a Toro at first, but much less well balanced and harder to start.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I’m in NH - we get lots of snow. The go-to machine around me is Ariens, with the occasional Honda or other brand. I’ve got a 9 year old 30 inch 11.5 HP Ariens 2 stage that I change to fresh oil every spring, and haven’t had a lick of trouble. Very solid machine. I used a Toro at first, but much less well balanced and harder to start.

Ariens are the best combination of value and quality out there. My first 24” was still ok at 14 years old when I decided to upgrade in size and power last year. Honda is probably as good or better but is 50% more expensive.

 

[formerlurker]

 

[UC313]

One pull started my Ariens this morning. 24” SHO. Straight up slings snow. It’ll toss powder 40’. Its got the same motor and impeller thats in their 30” model. I love that machine.

 

[Kathy]

Nice not to have to worry about that anymore - 59 and rain here in Delaware tomorrow

 

[jibsey]

My driveway is a hill so I got a Honda track And it’s good on a hill. It was expensive but FARMINGTON Valley Equipment picks it’s up and services in the summer they have a special. Electric and pull start I use the electric but the pull starts on 1 or 2 pulls. I’ve heard that Yamaha is the best but they’re only sold in Canada. They will throw snow 2 houses down from you. One tip, get some ice boot grippers, they Velcro on your boots, best thing ever, just leave them on the boots you do the driveway with if possible.