Snow blower prep for winter - 10 EASY steps

It's National Snow Blower Maintenance week. Here's 10 easy DIY steps that anyone can do to prepare your snow blower for winter snow operation. www.toro.com #SnowBlowerMaintenanceWeek #toropartner
We're using the Toro maintenance kit to prepare our Power Max HD 828 OAE with Toro 252CC engine, and we're also preparing our 60 Volt Toro PowerMAX e26 HA electric snow blower. On the PowerMaX 828 OAE, we will be performing the following ten DIY easy steps:
Step 1: Oil Change (engine oil)
Step 2: Visual inspection of machine
Step 3: Inspect controls
Step 4: Inspect linkage and cables
Step 5: Inspect skid shoes
Step 6: Fuel and fuel treatment
Step 7: Tire inflation
Step 8: Replace spark plug
Step 9: Electric starting
Step 10: Inspect pull rope / cord and handle
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Published October 12, 2024
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0:00 - Intro and quick wipe
2:08 - Step 1: Oil Change (engine oil)
4:27 - Step 2: Visual inspection of machine
5:08 - Step 3: Inspect controls
5:55 - Step 4: Inspect linkage and cables
6:49 - Step 5: Inspect skid shoes
8:05 - Step 6: Fuel and fuel treatment
9:25 - Step 7: Tire inflation
12:01 - Refill oil with proper oil
13:28 - Step 8: Replace spark plug
17:04 - Step 9: Electric starting
17:12 - Step 10: Inspect pull rope / cord and handle
17:33 - Test start
19:18 - Toro electric snow blower inspections
19:56 - Charge 60 volt batteries
20:31 - Toro 60 volt snow blower test operation
21:42 - Snow blower maintenance week