Bucks45
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Nov 13, 2009
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My neighbor told me a couple of months ago that he and his wife were going to Brazil for two weeks. He said that his elderly in-laws were coming up from Florida to take care of his 10 year old son. He asked me to keep an eye on them in case they needed help. They left last Friday and it's snowed everyday since. I've been using his snowblower (a newer looking Craftsman) to keep his driveway and walks clear for them. Yesterday I started it to clear the snow again. I let it warm up a few minutes and went to engage the auger, it died. I started it and let it warm up about 10 more minutes, it died again. I started it a third time, squeezed the auger handle about 1/2 way and it started to turn. Squeezed it the rest of the way, auger stopped, and oil started coming out of the bottom of the engine. Engine kept running (sounded fine), but I shut it down to keep from doing more damage. It looks fairly new so I'm not sure if it's still under warranty. I hate to have him come home to a broken snowblower, but don't want to void the warranty (if there is one). Any ideas on what may have happened?
It's a Craftsman - 24", electric start, self-propelled.
Thanks guys.
It's a Craftsman - 24", electric start, self-propelled.
Thanks guys.