Before you park your snowblower for the season, take a few minutes to winterize it the right way so it’s ready to fire up next year without headaches. 🔧 End of Season Snowblower Care: • Remove or treat the fuel Drain the tank completely OR add a quality fuel stabilizer and run the machine to circulate it through the system. • Fog the engine (protect the cylinder) Remove the spark plug and add a small amount of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the recoil to coat the الداخل, then reinstall the plug. • Change or top up engine oil Fresh oil prevents internal corrosion during storage. • Inspect & clean Blow off debris, salt, and moisture. Pay attention to the auger housing and chute. • Lubricate moving parts Cables, linkages, and pivot points should all be lightly lubricated to prevent seizing. • Check belts & components Look for wear now so you’re not stuck in the middle of the first snowfall. • Store it right Keep it in a dry place, off concrete if possible, and covered to keep dust out. A little work now saves a lot of frustration when winter comes back swinging. — Lefebvre Performance 🔧

Most people replace parts… but never understand the problem. At LEFEBVRE PERFORMANCE, we teach you how to diagnose and fix your own small engines — from carburetor cleaning to full rebuilds on both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Stop wasting money on unnecessary repairs.Start building real knowledge, real confidence, and real skills you can actually use. 🔧 Learn at your own pace🔧 Step-by-step training🔧 Real-world mechanical understanding Join the community and take control of your repairs. 👉 LEFEBVRE PERFORMANCE on SKOOL #SmallEngineRepair #DIYMechanic #2Stroke #4Stroke #Carburetor #FixItYourself #LefebvrePerformance

Clean air today saves engines tomorrow 🌬️ Small four-stroke engines depend on the correct balance of air and fuel to run properly. One of the most overlooked maintenance items that affects this balance is the air filter. When an air filter becomes dirty or restricted, the engine cannot draw in the proper amount of air. The carburetor will still deliver fuel, but with less air available, the engine begins to run rich. Running rich can cause several common problems in small engines: • Loss of power• Poor fuel economy• Fouled spark plugs• Rough running or smoking exhaust• Carbon buildup inside the engine A clean air filter allows the engine to breathe properly and maintain the correct air-fuel ratio. This leads to smoother running, better power, and longer engine life. For equipment that operates in dusty or dirty environments — lawn equipment, generators, snowblowers, pumps, and more — the air filter should be checked regularly and cleaned or replaced when necessary. Inside the Lefebvre Performance Skool community, we focus on teaching real-world small engine habits that help people — especially younger mechanics — understand why these simple maintenance steps matter. Sometimes the difference between a strong-running engine and a problem engine… is simply clean air.

⛽ SMALL ENGINE TIP – TODAY’S FUEL VS SMALL ENGINES Today’s gasoline is very different from what small engines were originally designed to run on. Many modern fuels contain ethanol, which attracts moisture and breaks down much faster than older gasoline blends. In some cases, fuel can begin degrading in as little as 30 days. For small engines that sit for long periods — snowmobiles, lawn equipment, generators, outboards, ice augers and more — this can create several problems: • Carburetors gumming up • Plugged jets and fuel passages • Hard starting or no starting • Moisture contamination in the fuel system That’s why one of the most important habits to learn in small engine maintenance is fuel management. If a machine is going to sit for an extended period of time: • Drain the fuel tank and carburetor when possible • Or run the engine dry before storage • Use fresh fuel only Whenever possible, it is also recommended to run premium gasoline in small engines. In many areas premium fuel contains little to no ethanol, which helps reduce moisture problems and fuel system deposits. Inside the Lefebvre Performance Skool community, we focus on teaching real-world small engine habits that help people — especially younger mechanics — keep equipment running longer and avoid preventable problems. Sometimes the best repair… is preventing the problem in the first place.

Cleaning a small engine carburetor works best when you focus on passages, not just parts. Most carburetor problems aren’t caused by the carb being “dirty” on the outside. They’re caused by varnish and residue inside tiny fuel passages that restrict flow. Spraying the carb from the outside or just pulling the bowl off often isn’t enough. The most effective way to clean a carburetor starts with removing it from the engine. That allows proper access and prevents debris from being pushed deeper into the system. Once removed, the bowl, float, and jets should be taken out so fuel passages are exposed. Jets are especially important, even a small restriction can cause hard starting, surging, or poor throttle response. Carb cleaner should be used to flush passages, not just soak parts. Spraying through every opening and confirming cleaner exits somewhere else ensures passages are actually clear. Compressed air helps, but only after spraying cleaner through first. Never use wire or hard objects to poke jets, this can permanently change fuel flow. Gaskets and seals should be inspected before reassembly. Reusing damaged gaskets often leads to air leaks that create new problems after cleaning. Once reinstalled, fresh fuel makes a big difference, old fuel can undo good cleaning work quickly. A properly cleaned carburetor restores correct fuel delivery, improves starting, and brings back smooth throttle response. Taking the time to clean it thoroughly once is better than pulling it apart multiple times. When you’ve cleaned a carb in the past, what symptom were you trying to fix, hard starting, surging, or something else?