I think my snowthrower is seized because i cannot pull the pull cord. I dont know exactly what hp it is but it is around a 1-4hp. I think i may have put the wrong gas in it last year. Can you please tell me how to fix it.

Keifer, September 2007

trying to get a Toro S-620 to run again..but the engine fires over with starting fluid..but will not keep running..
how to fix it so's it well..

wolf, February 2011

Was your snow blower covered?
If not it could be just rust around the pull cord winder assembly, I have seen it a thousand times.
WD40 will work wonders if that is the problem, (or Moove-it) let it sit, then work it. Using the wrong gas will only cause a problem, if you left it in all year, and then got it to start this winter, so don't worry.
EMPTY THE GAS at the end of every season.

small engine mechanic, December 2008

I doubt very much that "wrong gas" is your problem. My quess after sitting through the winter,is condensation has slightly rusted the piston to the cylinder. I would remove the spark plug and pour a cup or so of diesel fuel into the plug hole. Let it sit for a while....it's not snowing yet is it? Once you get it turning again, tip it up to get the diesel out. Let it snow ...Let it snow.....
Now.....How the he-- do I get into my dewalt radio? Ted

Ted, September 2007