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jubol
Location: Dover, De
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Re: Blower won't move
Reply #20 Jan 14, 2005 3:11 pm |
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VG, Can you mount the axel on the other side of the wheel? That way your both valve stems will be on the outside. Fred
Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000
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Highwind
Despite the high cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular.
Joined: Jan 13, 2004
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Re: Blower won't move
Reply #22 Jan 14, 2005 7:30 pm |
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Vangellis, It will be a lot easier to check the tire pressure and to inflate after you put the tire the right way on that flange. Probably someone changing the tire some time ago didn't pay attention to which way they bolted it back on.
Honda stable: HS 724 snowblower; HRS216 lawnmower; BF2 UWWW; 5 HP, 2200 psi/2.9 GPM pressure washer. Electric: BV2500 B&D Leaf Hog/snow duster; old 12" Weedeater.
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Vangellis
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Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Oct 1, 2003
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Re: Blower won't move
Reply #26 Jan 15, 2005 6:18 pm |
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Well it turned out to be an easy fix. The old pins came out the the axles easily. I slid the solid left axle and wheel into the hollowed right axle, lined up the holes, tapped the tension spring or "rod" into the hole and done. Even the wife got to help by tipping the blower back while I was underneath it. Thats trust. LOL. I even thought I'd take it for a spin and have the wife take a pic to post on here. Couldn't start it. 2 weeks ago in the slush/snow that I was blowing, the recoil starter was acting erratically. sometimes it wouldn't catch. Today, nothing. I have a repair manual for the tech engine and it looks like the "dog spring" is missing. I'll check with the local OPE dealer for a part Monday. Honestly though, the other day when the axle and wheel came right out of the blower, I thought this was going to be a major fix and mucho bucks. All it cost was 25 cents for a 3/16 x 1" tension spring or "rod". The best part is, I got more OPE education, thanks to all that replied with suggestions and solutions. It never hurts to get up close and personal with your machines. Kevin
Simplicity Conquest
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