Snowblower Operation and Maintenance

What are the two main types of snowblower models?

• Single stage and dual stage

• Manual and automatic

• Small and large

What type of engine do most snowblowers have?

• Two-cycle engine

• Diesel engine

• Electric engine

• Four-cycle engine

What is the purpose of the choke and primer bulb in a snowblower engine?

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To cool down the engine

• To assist with starting in cold weather

• To reduce emissions

What component of a snowblower engages the auger?

• Drive pulley

• Impeller

• Shear bolt

• Scraper blade

What is the purpose of the scraper blade on a snowblower?

• To collect and throw the snow

• To engage the auger

• To drive the wheels

• To slide along the ground and collect snow

What should be done if the auger housing and chute of a snowblower get clogged with wet snow?

• Use your hands to remove the obstruction

• Use a broom handle or clearing tool to remove the obstruction

• Increase the engine speed

• Replace the auger blades

What should be done if the drive system of a snowblower fails to engage properly?

• Replace the engine

• Adjust the scraper blade

• Clean the carburetor

• Check and replace worn or broken belts, cables, or friction ring

Name this part

• Auger

• Impeller

• Snow shoe

• Shear Bolt

Name this part

• Impeller

• Auger

• Shear Bolt

• Fly Wheel

What is the purpose of the shear bolt?

• To improve the efficiency

• To increase the speed of the auger

• To stop further damage

• To throw snow further