rob711

i just got an old craftsman 7hp 27inch..not sure how old it is but it has wheels where the skid plates are on modern machines..they are just steel discs..this is my 1st snowblower so i cant comment on how they work yet..although i think i might have to lower them because my driveway is in a bad way and changing shear pins does not seem like a good time! i've seen other older machines with these same wheels on them..i'd think they would be less likley to wear away..but being u dont see them anymore leads me to believe there is a reason they went away.

rob

there was nothing specific i needed the manual for i just like to have them when and or if i need to take something apart..this is the first snowblower i've ever had so i'm not sure what to expect..like i said everything seems to be working well but i find u never truly know untill u acually need the machine to be working 100%..(learned that from outboard boat motors...the hard way!!)...i am curious as to how old the machine is though..the previous owner said in heavy snow it will throw the auger belt sometimes..he also said he changed the belts before...depending on which pulley it throws it from i was thinking of making a aluminum guard and mounting it close to the big pully on the bottom of the machine..that way if it tried to pop off hopefully it would stop it...but i'll have to wait till i get some snow before i really start messing with it...being i just got this machine and looking forward to using it, i'm pretty sure i'll get a snowless winter here on long island..thanks for the replys though.

rob

hey thanks, borat..i'll have to take a look at that..anyone know where i can get a owners manual for this machine..all of those on line owners manual sites say they have it but once i type in my info it cant be located..the # works on the sears website but almost all the parts are no longer availible..how old could this machine be..it runs fine but i'm wondering if the engine has points!! i believe its a 7hp techumseh

hi all! i picked up this snow blower from craigslist for 75 bucks..it runs well and everything seems to work..can any one tell me how old it might be..i was told in heavy snow it will throw the auger belt and that it was relplaced but still happens..no snow so i have not had a chance to use it..i ran it on blocks and looked underneath and all seems good..but thats under no load..any tips or thoughts would be great. thank you

rob