snowblower

[honda400ex2003]

I might be getting a snowblower next week, i am getting it for free but, and with free there is always a but. lol. it runs fine until it starts to blow snow, then it dies. i dont really know much about it, i think it is a john deere 8hp walk behind. it starts and runs fine though. does anyone know anything about snowblowers and what could be wrong with this one? thanks Steve

[TM426]

There might be a problem with the differential for the auger if it dies when engauged. If it runs before put in "drive" or "throw" there is a problem outside of the motor . If it dies while at idle its probably a carb issue. I got a free 27" path two stage with a 8hp and the rod punched through the block. I bought a new 12hp that bolted right up for $360 shipped brand new with electric start. The things a tractor. I cant get it to bog down. It will trow anything I steer it into.

[honda400ex2003]

nice, he said that it runs fine but dies when it starts to blow snow, so i will look at the diffs and such on it. thanks and any other info would be great if there is anything else to look for. steve

[250rAL]

Governor maybe?

[honda400ex2003]

alright thanks i will check that too. I think the people are going to drop it off at a small engine shop for me on their way up so they may fix it before i even get to see it. thanks for the info, if there is anything else i should look for and at, let me know, thanks a ton guys, steve