My dad has a Toro 824 powershift snowblower that has the worst time throwing snow. It can only throw snow about half across a 2 car driveway. After he saw my Ariens Pro 26 he wants a new one, but I want to fix his first.
With that being said, he seldom stays on top of his equipment. The oil in the engine was very thick when removed, and there is black film on the oil dip stick. I think it is carbon and don't know how to clean it off of the dip stick, or the crank case. I can only assume the engine is in poor condition. The only saving grace is that he barely used it past 1998 so it sat for a while. Thoughts? I recently changed the oil for him and also the front gearcase oil too. That oil was green.
I tightened the pulleys for the auger control to see if there was any slippage but it made no difference. Perhaps the belts are original and need replacement with ones that will grip?
Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you in advance.
With that being said, he seldom stays on top of his equipment. The oil in the engine was very thick when removed, and there is black film on the oil dip stick. I think it is carbon and don't know how to clean it off of the dip stick, or the crank case. I can only assume the engine is in poor condition. The only saving grace is that he barely used it past 1998 so it sat for a while. Thoughts? I recently changed the oil for him and also the front gearcase oil too. That oil was green.
I tightened the pulleys for the auger control to see if there was any slippage but it made no difference. Perhaps the belts are original and need replacement with ones that will grip?
Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you in advance.