Snow Blower

[nightfighter]

So how did everyone make out with their machines of choice? Much of the area I had to clear was hardpacked by the wind. It was also higher than the top of the machine's opening. I would plow into it, let the augers undermine it, pull back and hit it again. Often had to knock it down though.
After 3-4 hours, the machine started to stall when the impeller must have been overloaded. At least I that
s what I think. If I disengaged the auger/impeller when it began to struggle, it would return to normal. Also started to hear a clunk when engaging.....I will explore that today. Any thoughts on that?

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

So how did everyone make out with their machines of choice? Much of the area I had to clear was hardpacked by the wind. It was also higher than the top of the machine's opening. I would plow into it, let the augers undermine it, pull back and hit it again. Often had to knock it down though.
After 3-4 hours, the machine started to stall when the impeller must have been overloaded. At least I that
s what I think. If I disengaged the auger/impeller when it began to struggle, it would return to normal. Also started to hear a clunk when engaging.....I will explore that today. Any thoughts on that?

Same thing for me yesterday. Tighten the idler, by moving it over 1 position towards the belt. That should fix it. Also get a spare belt as that is the only adjustment you can do for the attachment belt.

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

So how did everyone make out with their machines of choice? Much of the area I had to clear was hardpacked by the wind. It was also higher than the top of the machine's opening. I would plow into it, let the augers undermine it, pull back and hit it again. Often had to knock it down though.
After 3-4 hours, the machine started to stall when the impeller must have been overloaded. At least I that
s what I think. If I disengaged the auger/impeller when it began to struggle, it would return to normal. Also started to hear a clunk when engaging.....I will explore that today. Any thoughts on that?

Tighten the cable running from the handle, should be a double threaded screw in line? Topping off the gas helps too, as you found out, as you tilt the machine to eat through high banks.

[tattoobob]

My Craftsman ran flawlessly, used it for 5 hours straight
only used 1 tank of gas

My driveway is 3 cars long by 2 cars wide, plus I did my 1 other driveway across the street (same size)

[EricW]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

So how did everyone make out with their machines of choice? Much of the area I had to clear was hardpacked by the wind. It was also higher than the top of the machine's opening. I would plow into it, let the augers undermine it, pull back and hit it again. Often had to knock it down though.
After 3-4 hours, the machine started to stall when the impeller must have been overloaded. At least I that
s what I think. If I disengaged the auger/impeller when it began to struggle, it would return to normal. Also started to hear a clunk when engaging.....I will explore that today. Any thoughts on that?

I made out well. I live in the merrimack valley around 495 and only got about 6". Had a couple drifts to around 8" but nothing near what the map said. That has happened to me before. Everyone around seems to have a foot to 18" and I get a lot less. I am thinking I live in some type of hole that misses the big bands of snow. Not complaining

I really splurged this year and got an Ariens pro 28. I actually have about half a dozen snowblowers in my collection of stuff. None of them are perfect but then again they were all free. Something always needs tinkering and I just wanted something that I could fire up and go. It did a fantastic job of clearing the driveway. Looking forward to using it again.

[striperman36]

Enough toys in that one picture to keep anyone happy.

[nightfighter]

So JohnR....what did you get?????

Just in from topping off fuel and spraying PAM through the chute and auger. Chains are on and electric start plugged in. It's supposed to be heavy wet snow here on the coast. Using the snowblower is the only thing I enjoy about a big snowstorm anymore, besides being among the first vehicles not plowing out on the road for a tour....

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

So JohnR....what did you get?????

Just in from topping off fuel and spraying PAM through the chute and auger. Chains are on and electric start plugged in. It's supposed to be heavy wet snow here on the coast. Using the snowblower is the only thing I enjoy about a big snowstorm anymore, besides being among the first vehicles not plowing out on the road for a tour....

Hey, hey, down here in Mansfield that sound like lunch at the local pizza place tomorrow!

[Raven]

PIZZA party !

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by Raven

PIZZA party !

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