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what do u guys think of the new sno-tek snow blowers from home depot
#1
briggs
briggs
I am not to sure if I like the stuff home depot is putting out I had one come in it was a year old it needed allot of work for being 1 year old the guy had it serviced and put stable ..The carb needed a kit already what a POS I am not happy with new Briggs motor they put on the Ariens blowers ether there made cheap and look it too what the heck are they doing to these machines they are getting worse every year wish they would leave them alone ...Whats your thoughts
#2
Lawnboy18
Lawnboy18
Well, before the Briggs and Stratton motor were bullet proof! My dad had an old craftsman motor with a B&B and he never changed the oil in it in someting like 15 years. I'm sure that if he would of maintained the mower better we would still have it, but we got rid of it, because if was heavy and some other things needed some repairs, but not that engine! Ariens is supposed to be known for it's quality! That is dissapointing.
In today's industry we cut costs down by putting cheaper components. It's just how it is. It's even in the car industry.
I like my YardMachines snowblower. It's a beast with its Tecumseh engine!
In today's industry we cut costs down by putting cheaper components. It's just how it is. It's even in the car industry.
I like my YardMachines snowblower. It's a beast with its Tecumseh engine!
#3
briggs
I used to love Briggs (name ) lol but I over the last 10 years they have building junk and its sad ...I had one on a go cart when I was kid I never took care of it drove the guts out of it hell I ran it oil and u think it blew up never lol pour more in it and away u go it was an 8hp loved it...The new ones would have blown for sure ...I love Ariens also good EQ but yes they are following suit with the other company's to try and stay competitive in the market ..Allot of the issue I find its all made off shore now and they are not the same at all no quality control that's for sure ..But soon that's all we will see because Briggs bought out Tecumseh ..So when there gone there gone .My snow blower is a yard king with a 10hp TC on it good unit ..
briggs
Well, before the Briggs and Stratton motor were bullet proof! My dad had an old craftsman motor with a B&B and he never changed the oil in it in someting like 15 years. I'm sure that if he would of maintained the mower better we would still have it, but we got rid of it, because if was heavy and some other things needed some repairs, but not that engine! Ariens is supposed to be known for it's quality! That is dissapointing.
In today's industry we cut costs down by putting cheaper components. It's just how it is. It's even in the car industry.
I like my YardMachines snowblower. It's a beast with its Tecumseh engine!
I used to love Briggs (name ) lol but I over the last 10 years they have building junk and its sad ...I had one on a go cart when I was kid I never took care of it drove the guts out of it hell I ran it oil and u think it blew up never lol pour more in it and away u go it was an 8hp loved it...The new ones would have blown for sure ...I love Ariens also good EQ but yes they are following suit with the other company's to try and stay competitive in the market ..Allot of the issue I find its all made off shore now and they are not the same at all no quality control that's for sure ..But soon that's all we will see because Briggs bought out Tecumseh ..So when there gone there gone .My snow blower is a yard king with a 10hp TC on it good unit ..
#4
Lawnboy18
Very true! My dad put way too much oil in that briggs motor in the mower. It was puffing on its first day to burn the excess oil. But, it lasted many years after that on the same oil.
I got the snowblower about 5-6 years ago. It's a pretty good unit. Nothing like a Honda or other commercial snowblower tho, but it has a lot of power compared to those little ariens and Craftsman blowers.
The off shore thing is to cut costs down. The labor is good and cheap there and they don't have nearly as much safety regulations like here that are very usefull. It's another world and we don't seem to think about how hard these people work (more than us!) to get paid a few dollars a day.
Lawnboy18
I used to love Briggs (name ) lol but I over the last 10 years they have building junk and its sad ...I had one on a go cart when I was kid I never took care of it drove the guts out of it hell I ran it oil and u think it blew up never lol pour more in it and away u go it was an 8hp loved it...The new ones would have blown for sure ...I love Ariens also good EQ but yes they are following suit with the other company's to try and stay competitive in the market ..Allot of the issue I find its all made off shore now and they are not the same at all no quality control that's for sure ..But soon that's all we will see because Briggs bought out Tecumseh ..So when there gone there gone .My snow blower is a yard king with a 10hp TC on it good unit ..
Very true! My dad put way too much oil in that briggs motor in the mower. It was puffing on its first day to burn the excess oil. But, it lasted many years after that on the same oil.
I got the snowblower about 5-6 years ago. It's a pretty good unit. Nothing like a Honda or other commercial snowblower tho, but it has a lot of power compared to those little ariens and Craftsman blowers.
The off shore thing is to cut costs down. The labor is good and cheap there and they don't have nearly as much safety regulations like here that are very usefull. It's another world and we don't seem to think about how hard these people work (more than us!) to get paid a few dollars a day.
#5
briggs
Yes true on the labor it sucks they do that tho its a crappy deal all around ...The machines are junk unless u buy the top of the line ..What happened to quality and pride ..I guess now a days its a throw away world nothing last's anymore ....But then again they give me something to work on right when they brake but u should be able to get more then a year out of it before it needs repairs
briggs
Very true! My dad put way too much oil in that briggs motor in the mower. It was puffing on its first day to burn the excess oil. But, it lasted many years after that on the same oil.
I got the snowblower about 5-6 years ago. It's a pretty good unit. Nothing like a Honda or other commercial snowblower tho, but it has a lot of power compared to those little ariens and Craftsman blowers.
The off shore thing is to cut costs down. The labor is good and cheap there and they don't have nearly as much safety regulations like here that are very usefull. It's another world and we don't seem to think about how hard these people work (more than us!) to get paid a few dollars a day.
Yes true on the labor it sucks they do that tho its a crappy deal all around ...The machines are junk unless u buy the top of the line ..What happened to quality and pride ..I guess now a days its a throw away world nothing last's anymore ....But then again they give me something to work on right when they brake but u should be able to get more then a year out of it before it needs repairs
#6
I
ILENGINE
When did Briggs buy Tecumseh. Last track I had Tecumseh was under the control of CPC, which also controls LCT engines. under the name of Lauson engine.
I
ILENGINE
..But soon that's all we will see because Briggs bought out Tecumseh ..
When did Briggs buy Tecumseh. Last track I had Tecumseh was under the control of CPC, which also controls LCT engines. under the name of Lauson engine.
#7
briggs
I was told by my dealer that Briggs had bought them out sometime this year ......And I have herd from other Small engine shops here in Canada I had one fellow call me from Toronto 3 hrs away and tell me because he had herd the same thing ...Dose briggs own that company or have anything to do with it..I am looking in to now but all I can find is CPC so far ..But that's the word going around up this part of the woods I could be wrong I should call them myself and find out instead of listening to other people u know how stores get started
briggs
When did Briggs buy Tecumseh. Last track I had Tecumseh was under the control of CPC, which also controls LCT engines. under the name of Lauson engine.
I was told by my dealer that Briggs had bought them out sometime this year ......And I have herd from other Small engine shops here in Canada I had one fellow call me from Toronto 3 hrs away and tell me because he had herd the same thing ...Dose briggs own that company or have anything to do with it..I am looking in to now but all I can find is CPC so far ..But that's the word going around up this part of the woods I could be wrong I should call them myself and find out instead of listening to other people u know how stores get started
#8
briggs
I just called them and they would not confirm if they did or didn't buy them out hummmmmm oh well the new briggs stuff is crap and I will stock pile my TC engines for now because people will want them lol
briggs
I was told by my dealer that Briggs had bought them out sometime this year ......And I have herd from other Small engine shops here in Canada I had one fellow call me from Toronto 3 hrs away and tell me because he had herd the same thing ...Dose briggs own that company or have anything to do with it..I am looking in to now but all I can find is CPC so far ..But that's the word going around up this part of the woods I could be wrong I should call them myself and find out instead of listening to other people u know how stores get started
I just called them and they would not confirm if they did or didn't buy them out hummmmmm oh well the new briggs stuff is crap and I will stock pile my TC engines for now because people will want them lol
#9
Lawnboy18
Lawnboy18
TC engines are loved or hated. It is strange. Some people have good esperiences with them and some don't. I personnaly have a 2006 Lawn-Boy with a TC (Tecumseh engine). It is running well and I have always changed the oil, air filter and spark plug at every season. It nevers sounds right tho. It always sounds like it is knoking -like all TC engines-:tongue:
Just a quick question, do you work on old Lawnboys? If so, I would need your help on engine swaps and tuning. The saddest thing is that Lawboy is getting killed by Toro and they also had to stop making their 2 stroke motors because of EPA.
Just a quick question, do you work on old Lawnboys? If so, I would need your help on engine swaps and tuning. The saddest thing is that Lawboy is getting killed by Toro and they also had to stop making their 2 stroke motors because of EPA.
#10
briggs
i hated them for years when i started working on them back in high school i could not stand them then they went went threw a spell where they were blowing up like crazy ...They have gotten alot better ...I have my 10hp TC its a snow king engine i keep it oil changed and tuned up every year regardless if it needs it or not ...Whats the Model of your lawnboy i can see if we can fix u up
briggs
TC engines are loved or hated. It is strange. Some people have good esperiences with them and some don't. I personnaly have a 2006 Lawn-Boy with a TC (Tecumseh engine). It is running well and I have always changed the oil, air filter and spark plug at every season. It nevers sounds right tho. It always sounds like it is knoking -like all TC engines-:tongue:
Just a quick question, do you work on old Lawnboys? If so, I would need your help on engine swaps and tuning. The saddest thing is that Lawboy is getting killed by Toro and they also had to stop making their 2 stroke motors because of EPA.
i hated them for years when i started working on them back in high school i could not stand them then they went went threw a spell where they were blowing up like crazy ...They have gotten alot better ...I have my 10hp TC its a snow king engine i keep it oil changed and tuned up every year regardless if it needs it or not ...Whats the Model of your lawnboy i can see if we can fix u up
#11
Lawnboy18
There is one with a Briggs and it doesn't want to start anymore. It use to, but it would always take many pulls. I think that is because I have no primer for it. I do have to stay in was in the rain and snow. Now, it is stored in a Tempo at my GF. Model number is:680538
It also has a bad spark plug thread so it isn't too tight in its hole.
The second one is old and only starts when it wants to. I thin I have to adjust the throttle thingny on carb (I move it up and down to make the motor rev). The motor has a lose rod. I can move it a little with my hands. Model # 5273.
That is why I have another old one kicking around for parts. It is a "Deluxe 19 inch". I don't know if the engine internals are exhangeable, but both mower have the same deck.
I hate two stroke!!!
Both mower have a cleaned carb that has been dissassembled and cleaned with carb clean and reassembled correctly.
Lawnboy18
i hated them for years when i started working on them back in high school i could not stand them then they went went threw a spell where they were blowing up like crazy ...They have gotten alot better ...I have my 10hp TC its a snow king engine i keep it oil changed and tuned up every year regardless if it needs it or not ...Whats the Model of your lawnboy i can see if we can fix u up
There is one with a Briggs and it doesn't want to start anymore. It use to, but it would always take many pulls. I think that is because I have no primer for it. I do have to stay in was in the rain and snow. Now, it is stored in a Tempo at my GF. Model number is:680538
It also has a bad spark plug thread so it isn't too tight in its hole.
The second one is old and only starts when it wants to. I thin I have to adjust the throttle thingny on carb (I move it up and down to make the motor rev). The motor has a lose rod. I can move it a little with my hands. Model # 5273.
That is why I have another old one kicking around for parts. It is a "Deluxe 19 inch". I don't know if the engine internals are exhangeable, but both mower have the same deck.
I hate two stroke!!!
Both mower have a cleaned carb that has been dissassembled and cleaned with carb clean and reassembled correctly.
#12
briggs
Briggs motor has a auto they can be a pain in the *** make sure the choke is closing all the way ...But first i would take the carb off soak in a mix of 50% sea foam and 50 high test for a day use a needle to make sure all the holes are clear then blast with compressed air .re-install and see what happens
briggs
There is one with a Briggs and it doesn't want to start anymore. It use to, but it would always take many pulls. I think that is because I have no primer for it. I do have to stay in was in the rain and snow. Now, it is stored in a Tempo at my GF. Model number is:680538
It also has a bad spark plug thread so it isn't too tight in its hole.
The second one is old and only starts when it wants to. I thin I have to adjust the throttle thingny on carb (I move it up and down to make the motor rev). The motor has a lose rod. I can move it a little with my hands. Model # 5273.
That is why I have another old one kicking around for parts. It is a "Deluxe 19 inch". I don't know if the engine internals are exhangeable, but both mower have the same deck.
I hate two stroke!!!
Both mower have a cleaned carb that has been dissassembled and cleaned with carb clean and reassembled correctly.
Briggs motor has a auto they can be a pain in the *** make sure the choke is closing all the way ...But first i would take the carb off soak in a mix of 50% sea foam and 50 high test for a day use a needle to make sure all the holes are clear then blast with compressed air .re-install and see what happens
#13
Lawnboy18
Ahhh ok thanks!
How about the old one with the two stroke motor. Why does it only start when it wants too.
Lawnboy18
Briggs motor has a auto they can be a pain in the *** make sure the choke is closing all the way ...But first i would take the carb off soak in a mix of 50% sea foam and 50 high test for a day use a needle to make sure all the holes are clear then blast with compressed air .re-install and see what happens
Ahhh ok thanks!
How about the old one with the two stroke motor. Why does it only start when it wants too.
#14
briggs
lol good question ..Put a new plug in it clean the carb as well and set it ...I will have to find my book on the lawnboy we don't get many here as people are lazy and don't want to mix oil and gas
briggs
Ahhh ok thanks!
How about the old one with the two stroke motor. Why does it only start when it wants too.
lol good question ..Put a new plug in it clean the carb as well and set it ...I will have to find my book on the lawnboy we don't get many here as people are lazy and don't want to mix oil and gas
#16
briggs
yes it is i am glad they fixed the rod problems they had ..Before the snow king the engines were awful
briggs
hard to beat the snowking,
yes it is i am glad they fixed the rod problems they had ..Before the snow king the engines were awful
#17
Lawnboy18
Allright!
Yea, I think it needs a good tune. It acts like a b****!
Lawnboy18
lol good question ..Put a new plug in it clean the carb as well and set it ...I will have to find my book on the lawnboy we don't get many here as people are lazy and don't want to mix oil and gas
Allright!
Yea, I think it needs a good tune. It acts like a b****!