# S1 down **URL:** \ **Category:** Yarbo Moments\ **Created:** [December 12, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714 "2025-12-12T18:05:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/1 "2025-12-12T18:05:15Z")
Yarbo isn’t going to get to play this weekend, poor guy😅 Wonder if I set up a patrol route to run nearly constantly it could just pack the snow down? 😂 ![Screenshot_20251212-130027](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/6/6351d727c5610fa0db75f33316f56ecd84cac463.png) ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/2 "2025-12-12T18:05:54Z")
Oh and context… [![Google Photos](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/9/9853672df77641c8deeff39ddf761b695b907f7b.jpeg "Yarbo S1 surging · Dec 5 – 10 📸") ](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOIrxDaIuWscgcv3L3I2DAi71NXNnCm2p_tcEea_mVA_VM1nFI5legZBYLgvM3W8A?key=UVBWNm9Xd1B6UElXSjEzWjVnOUw2ekNyUWdHejBB) New unit is on the way, ETA 7-10 days… ---
**Author:** ![rgloverii](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rgloverii/32/956_2.png) [@rgloverii](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rgloverii)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/3 "2025-12-12T18:39:42Z")
Bummer. Hopefully they deliver your new S1 on time. Too bad we aren’t closer. I’d loan you mine. ---
**Author:** ![balmerjd](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/balmerjd/32/1720_2.png) [@balmerjd](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/balmerjd)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/4 "2025-12-12T20:29:57Z")
Looks like you probably sheared a set screw in the pulley….. unless the pulley is pined to the shaft… which would be worse 🤣 Though…. regarding the loctite discussion I had on one of my threads… it might also be the case if the pulley is keyed with set screws, that maybe the screw has just backed itself out. It looks like you have enough access there under the pulley, if it is secured with set screws, you may be able to get in there with a ball end allen key, re-secure the pulley, and at least temporarily get yourself back up and running. Either way, still a valid warranty claim under parts and labor. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![B-Mod](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/b-mod/32/292_2.png) [@B-Mod](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/B-Mod)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/5 "2025-12-12T21:36:11Z")
Seen a few of these, probably a broken motor shaft. ---
**Author:** ![balmerjd](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/balmerjd/32/1720_2.png) [@balmerjd](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/balmerjd)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/6 "2025-12-12T21:53:29Z")
…. 😮 ok… THAT’S impressive. ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/7 "2025-12-12T22:31:49Z")
> **[Log into Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714379818996666/?multi_permalinks=2360835967684378)** > > Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/8 "2025-12-12T22:33:12Z")
If the links are being funky this is from the FB group: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/5/5bdf57eec8938728e897bc1bfc79df4b8bca5bde.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/9 "2025-12-12T22:39:36Z")
haha, we’re good on the loaners, I’ve got 3 other snow blowers😅 The Greenworks 80V 2 stage: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/7/79f66da1c3a31eae32c490a3cb7f7f0ed586157a.jpeg) The John Deere tractor: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/b/bd391c965770dcf215f84c31ecf241a1efb00eed.jpeg) And the greenworks single stage: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/3/3d6b055ae8736882077d7386b54b1f6faf6575c8.jpeg) Also have the power shovel, a snow caster, yooper scoop, etc…dang…I might have a snow removal equipment problem​:sweat\_smile:😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂 ---
**Author:** ![ken.w.gregory](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/ken.w.gregory/32/922_2.png) [@ken.w.gregory](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/ken.w.gregory)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/10 "2025-12-12T22:57:00Z")
No you live in the wrong place. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![rgloverii](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rgloverii/32/956_2.png) [@rgloverii](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rgloverii)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/11 "2025-12-12T23:08:57Z")
How do you like the Greenworks 2 stage? I have the big Ryobi 24” 2 stage rechargeable that holds four big 40v 12ah batteries. I love it! Tons of power and the batteries last forever! But my goal is to not touch it anymore thanks to Yarbo. So far so good. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/12 "2025-12-13T01:30:59Z")
The Greenworks 2 stage is epic. The hub drive motors take a little to get used too but they’re super easy to maneuver and it’s got plenty of power. Overall design could use a little bit beefier metal for the augers and bucket but it’s overall performance is probably better than the Ariens SHO. I’m never getting gas OPE again. The single stage is really good for light snows and really fast under ~5”, it can handle most of our snowfalls but the 2 stage is so easy to maneuver I prefer it. ---
**Author:** ![rgloverii](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rgloverii/32/956_2.png) [@rgloverii](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rgloverii)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/13 "2025-12-13T02:52:54Z")
Same here - never going back to gas! I’ve replaced all of my lawn equipment with rechargeable electric. No more gas cans for me!! ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/14 "2025-12-13T20:26:02Z")
~4”ish more by tomorrow morning ![Screenshot_20251213-152517](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/6/6488aafb2f54db4825d6c8a1c71e57eda6bdff4e.png) ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/15 "2025-12-15T15:35:48Z")
Hopefully I can find Yarbo once the replacement gets here 😅😅😅😅😅😂 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/4/4b80639db315931fee3d5727b8ee6cdb94456eef.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![rgloverii](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rgloverii/32/956_2.png) [@rgloverii](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rgloverii)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/16 "2025-12-15T15:48:23Z")
Poor lil guy. At least put a tarp on it & shield it from all the snow…. ---
**Author:** ![ken.w.gregory](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/ken.w.gregory/32/922_2.png) [@ken.w.gregory](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/ken.w.gregory)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/17 "2025-12-15T15:51:28Z")
Oh dear…. any room in the garage? ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/18 "2025-12-15T15:51:28Z")
I might drive him to the garage now that I have a couple days of dormant power usage logged😅 ---
**Author:** ![rcguymike](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/rcguymike/32/4166_2.png) [@rcguymike](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rcguymike)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/19 "2025-12-16T04:50:29Z")
Parked inside, with some new goodies ![PXL_20251215_215957153](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/uploads/yarbo/original/2X/b/ba7550ff8f05556c709f9a9eba5f12643c14502d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bryan.wheeler](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.yarbo.com/bryan.wheeler/32/215_2.png) [@bryan.wheeler](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/bryan.wheeler)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714/20 "2025-12-16T04:56:21Z")
All it’s missing is the classic booooing sound. 😂 [Next page](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/s1-down/4714.md?page=2)