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

  Hi

I was wondering if someone could give me some advice regarding a Toro CR 20 Snowthrower. I have the opportunity to buy one in Toronto. The electric start plastic gear is broken but cranks okay with pull start. It has a 2.5hp engine. Any advice or things that I need to check? Is the plastic gear easy to change? I've been told it will cost $20 for the part. Its 10yrs old and asking $100 CDN obo. How deep can this thing throw snow?

Your opinions/advice is appreciated.

Thanks

GD

I have a CR 20 that is about 20 years old; it was a hand me down about 8 years ago.  The electric starter was broken when I received it, but the recoil starter still only takes 2-3 yanks to start, even after 20 years.  Not having ripped one apart, I don't know if the broken piece is essential, but the recoil is easy enough to use.  If the thing fires up, I would not worry about it.

Check the condition of the rubber vanes that throw the snow.  They are about $100 CDN to replace.

One more point - I get mine through about 4-6 inches of wet snow (I live between London and Windsor; I mean WET snow) or about 8 inches of dry.  Other than having to knock down a pile if I blow it too deep, I haven't had any significant horsepower problems with mine.