Think Twice Before You Buy This Snow Blower!

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Today we'll be looking at a Briggs and Stratton 1227MD snow blower, model: 1696619-02

This snow blower came into the shop needing some replacement parts (drive belt idler return spring, shear bolts and a primer bulb) and I was shocked at how much these parts cost!

These overpriced replacement parts are all OEM, so they're directly from Briggs and Stratton (you can't buy them anywhere else).

These overpriced parts might be one of the main reasons why you may want to think twice before purchasing this snow blower.

In all honesty, this machine is constructed fairly well. It has limited plastic, a dual impeller belt and also a cogged drive belt. However, none of these parts can be purchased aftermarket, they all have to be purchased through Briggs and Stratton.

That means they're the ones setting the price, and if the parts go on backorder, you'll be stuck with a snow blower that may not work.

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So the smaller 10/24 model has a single 707584 impeller belt, while the larger 12/27 takes dual 707584 impeller belts. From what I've seen, you can run a 1/2"x35" kevlar belt with the idler in the middle position and it should last longer and be much cheaper.




Until I get one and can measure, I'm not posting anything definitive!

[kensmith]

When people are buying a snowblower we don't think about what replacement parts cost we're excited about getting a new blower. I appreciate that you are warning us about this particular brand like I said not thinking about cost of replacement parts. Thanks again for a very informative video I always watch your videos you in my opinion are a honest person looking out for us less inform viewers. Thanks again for your help and honestly you the man.

[ksredsfan]

good to see someone out there like you alerting the consumers on things like this it could save people alot of money and headaches just by watching a video like yours. Keep up the great

[watermanone]

Excellent video. The biggest issue I have seen with the Briggs engines is the cam breaking the compression release and then burning out the starters due to the starter not being able to overcome the compression. Great video, many thanks.

[Rein_Ciarfella]

I was glad to see you point out all the positive and negative details of that machine. If one of those engines threw a rod and destroyed the bottom end I’d replace it with a Honda engine and have a superior machine. Since at that point I wouldn’t be concerned anymore about sticking with OEM parts I’d be using whatever shear pins or bolts were available that had the correct dimensions and metal characteristics to most closely replicate the originals. As for the belts, measuring the old ones accurately would get me perfectly good replacements.

[waynestefinashen]

By far one of the best thumbnail shots i have seen on YouTube. Hard to believe the cost of these parts and all the viewers should be pleased to see you showed your cost where you are only making $2 profit per set of shear bolts (not really that much of a mark up eh?) I really think they are trying to clear out these snowblowers at that discounted price and i have seen some at Canadian Tire where there profit margin is only $89 per snowblower when they have huge mark downs. Hard to say they do not get a better price than you would since they buy so much volume.
Anyways a great video trying to save your viewers from making a bad investment and keeping them well informed, keep up the great work!

[facereader]

Bro, Ron from Ron Small Engines, Mississauga here. Thanks for the video. I have seen many of your videos and enjoy watching these. I am 15 years in this business. 1. Here is my take on belts (auger and wheels drive). I replace every single factory belt with an Aramid belt. Not one single belt has ever come back. The belt measuring tool is my go to. I often find conflicting belt size measurements on the Internet. 2. Shear bolts. I carry all kinds. However, as long as it is a guarantee that the bolt is not graded, it is safe to use. Never an issue. 3. Spark plugs - never anything but NGK Japan or Champion USA - trusted source, of course.

[stevenlefebvre]

I have been a small engine mechanic for over 40 years just use a piece of threaded rod The proper hole size with two lock nuts. You can buy a long piece of threaded rod 4 feet long for 4 dollars and cut a bunch of sheer pins with a hacksaw and put two lock nuts on both ends and you will have a ton of sheer pins very cheaply any length you want. Threaded rod will always break instead of breaking your machine. Don’t pay those high prices for shear pins.

[donaldstevens]

Informative video, hard to believe the price for those pins. I really enjoy your videos!I have an '08 Ariens 24 with a Briggs motor. As I understand it Briggs started offshoring engines the following year....too bad. My machine has never failed me and after 14 years of maritime winters, have yet to blow a shear pin....still have the two spares that came with the machine. I do seasonal maintenance every year as well as spray it down with Fluid Film a couple of times in winter and one good spray before laying it up for summer and that seems to keep the rust at bay.

[HenriTurmel]

Hello, thank you for your videos, they are very informative.I am looking to buy a new snowblower.Which brands would you recommend? Thank you for your reply!

[GarageGear]

I have a lot of people asking me about this machine. Thanks for sharing these details! 👍

[warrenvalentino]

Great video! Thank You So Very Much for making this video! i am Extremely glad that i watched this video and the information in it. i Was thinking of buying one of those snowblowers. i went with a Toro snowblower.

[oldpisces]

WOW! Unbelievable!!! Thank You Kindly for helpin so many un-suspecting people Sir!! Stay safe and Bless you and yours!

[josephpuchel]

Hey This is excellent video. Wish more people would look over videos like this to guide them.

[baddad]

What an eye opener. The cheapest Briggs Sheer Pins I found for that model here in the U.S is $10.89 for a pack of 2. As always thanks for sharing with us.

[Big_Johns]

Nice job Jake, I've never had a reason to buy a snow blower but if hell ever freezes over I'll know which one to stay away from. 🙂👍

[arthurdorcas]

Thanks for the honest review! As a retired repair tech I respect that!
Have a ? For you…I just purchased an older craftsman (maybe 10-12 years old) an the model # tag is gone…it is a 24” 14.5 ft lb with a lct engine…am trying to find out what I actually need for shear pins an couple other parts as I prepare it for winter…any help would be greatly appreciated from this ol’maritimer.

[dennishunter]

Great video! Thanks for the information. I purchased a Brute snowblower several years ago with the same B&S engine. I broke my first shear bolt this year and had a hard time finding them. I found a similar shear bolt at Lowes for $4.50 each. Thats a good deal compared to the ones in the video.

[larrygodbold]

I have a snow blower that has a similar auger. I have found that cotter pins of the same size work just as well and cost 59 cents.

[stevenbrown]

Great info. My 74yr old uncle has this machine. He bought it new. Trouble from the first use. Today he calls my with another blown auger belt. Single pulley on this one. Heavy wet snow in MPLS MN. There have been other problems as well. Yep stay away is good advice. Thanks