Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Drain carb and tank or add fuel treatment?  Raise wheels on blocks?  Grease what where?  Fogging oil or a teaspoon or nothing in cylinder? Postion of piston?  Change oil now or later? Paint it? Ignore it? ....

What works for the easiest starting in the fall?

My 32 year old Ariens almost got smooshed this year when something big fell on it.  The top of the intake housing  has been indented about 3" and nothing I've tried will even start to straighten the heavy grade steel.  The auger just clears the dent,  the side jiggles a bit and the axle shaft bushing has some horizontal freedom as a result.  I don't think things will fall apart, but it's a concern.   Any suggestions using stuff typically found around the home for straightening the top?  Does this sound dangerous?

u may be able to find the entire front assembly cheap.

ie one w/ a bad engine, etc.

the  guy in mendon could have one.

better the tree hit the sb and not the model T

Body work redneck style!!!!
Get hydraulic jack and 4"X4" post and 2 small metal plates,
1 plate on jack then post then other plate.
Jack up under the dent and lay 2x4 on edge on top of blower.
HAMMER till straight,repaint and nobody (except us)!!
will know the difference!!
Others will assist with the motor situation!!.
T.J. terry