Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

The chain tensioner on my new snow thrower seemed as if it was screwed up last November  - there was a major tight spot that prevented proper tensioning, so I left it loose over the winter. I thought that one of the sprockets was out of round.

I finished summerizing the machine last week and rechecked the tensioner. Now there is no tight spot. It fixed itself with about 3 hours of winter usage. I guess there was some welding flash or other debris on one of the gear teeth that worked its way out.

Now I don't have to hassle with taking it to the dealer for warranty work. That made me smile.

Great machine - too bad the winter was miserably dry.....

John

Glad it resolved itself... an excellent example of a break-in period...

Dave...

I have the same machine and haven't yet had that problem.  Sorry to hear that you have, and I have learned from it.  It was a dry winter, but I got some of my snowthrowing urges taken care of.   

Remember when I said it wasn't going to fix it's self. Forget that.

I'm glad you are similing.