Stinky 2 stroke snowblower

[CharlieB]

Re: Stinky 2 stroke snowblower

Excess carbon in the exhaust, beginning to restricting flow can cause foul odors before seriously limiting power.

You might inspect the exhaust/muffler/port. Worse cases I've had to 'cherry' the exhaust assy to burn out the accumulations. Once reassembled they ran like new.

 

[scipper77]

Re: Stinky 2 stroke snowblower

Excess carbon in the exhaust, beginning to restricting flow can cause foul odors before seriously limiting power.

You might inspect the exhaust/muffler/port. Worse cases I've had to 'cherry' the exhaust assy to burn out the accumulations. Once reassembled they ran like new.

I believe this is a brand new unit.

EZ,
Seriously!?!? It's a 2 stroke.

I wonder if the smell is worse now because it is brand new? It could be burning off machine oil, gasket material, assembly lube, rings are not seated yet?? Rubber parts are still out-gassing (fuel lines)

 

[1fishbone]

Re: Stinky 2 stroke snowblower

I have a brand new Toro 2 stroke snowblower. It works awesome and I think it's ideal for my property with the amount of snow my area typically receives. Unfortunately it stinks to high heaven. I'm using the little bottle of Toro 2 stroke oil that it came with mixed with 1 gallon of gas as directed. When I go to buy some additional oil, is there any kind I can get that will reduce the stink? I know that synthetic 2 stroke outboard oil is suppose to reduce smoke and smell for outboards (although I haven't tried it yet), is there something similar available for outdoor power equipment?

Not sure what size bottle you use, but:
50:1 Mixture Ratio
One 5.2-oz bottle mixes with two gallons of gasoline

They also sell a cold weather Toro 2 stroke oil.
Also, 2 strokes smoke more than 4 stokes in cold weather, some people aren't used to that.