Snow Blower Maintanence

On 1/11/2005 10:08 PM US(ET), John Sheehy took fingers to keys, and typed the following:

Atlas is probably a rebranded blower from another manufacturer. Maybe Murray, MTD, or some other mfg. that makes equipment for chain stores, like WalMart, K-Mart, or the franchise hardware stores (Ace, TruValue). I bought my first garden tractor from Agway (a franchise farm supply store). It was branded a 'Southern States', but it was a Murray. You didn't say whether the blower works, but if it has been laying around for a couple of years, the first thing I would do is to clean the old gas mixture out and refill it with fresh fuel. If it runs, just do the regular maintenance required of all gas motorized equipment: Spark plug, air filter, lubrication, fan belts, if equiped, etc. Did your Great Uncle keep the user manual?

It does work but I want to keep it that way, and since I was never around when he first got it, I'm not really sure if it ran any smoother or not. There is no user manual with it. I think i'm going to open it up and see if there are any engine markings to find more info on service / maintenance. Thanks for the reply, i couldn't figure out who made this damn thing.

These suppliers may be able to help.

After about five years of service, my Toro (also a two cycle machine) needed a drive belt. I checked my usual suppliers, but they didn't have it. Had to get it at a local Toro shop. Might need a belt, some snow blowers use a chain. If it uses a chain, oil or grease the chain.

Never heard of that brand but all gas engines need a tuneup after a few yrs plugs,wires,filter,adjust the carb stuff like that.they say if a gas lawnmower or snow blower wont start after 3 pulls of the cord needs repair.most new ones always start after 2 pulls.