>> it needed a carburater for $50. I approved work.
Hard to go broken in two years. That’s unusual. Did you leave gas in during the off season (plugged with varnish) or store it in a damp place (white buildup inside the carb)? I'm pretty sure I left gas in it.
>>He said that the engine has no compression and that the snowblower is worthless.
What did you use for oil and what was the mix? I did a 75/25 mix of oil and gas. But may have missed a mix.
What’s the estimate of use in hours each season? We didn't get a lot snow last year in New Jersey but I would say less than 10 hours per season.
>>Do you have to take the engine apart to check for compression? He said it took 1 1/2 hours
Was that 1 ½ hours just for the compression test? Or did that include evaluation, messing with the carb and the comression test? It takes some time to unbutton those things. I had one that to open had to start with taking off the chute before any panels could be unbuttoned. I could see a half hour for a compression test on some of the single stages. He Said 1 1/2 hours to take engine apart. I didnt authorized that. I don't know if it takes that long to replace carb. It should have stopped when he realize carb wasn't the problem. I didn't authorize any other work. They should have did a compression test when the checked it out.
>>$400 for an engine.
Seems like a strapping higher hp engine like a 7hp. What is the model of snowblower? Its a Toro, Don't know hp. I was there middle line. with an electric start but gas engine. Small white wheels and thrower.
