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gearman


Joined: Dec 18, 2008
Points: 5

Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Original Message   Dec 18, 2008 8:58 pm
Hello, I have an MTD Yard Machines single stage snowthrower,
this model (31AM2N1B700)

http://www.yardmachines.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10451_18503_90854_36257_-1#

When using it, a jet of snow squirts out of the left edge
of the mouth. Some snow goes out from the chute as it is
supposed to, but some just squirts out in front from the left.
Everything appears to be fine, so I cannot make out
why this is happening. So only about half the snow
gets thrown to the side, the other part is just moved to
the front. Recently, the belt broke and I put in
a new one. This started happening after that, so may be
it has something to do with it, but I don't see what. The snow
is squirting out front of the same side as the belt, but the belt
itself and others things seem to be okay. Auger blades look
okay (as far as I can tell). Any ideas? Thank you!
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gearman


Joined: Dec 18, 2008
Points: 5

Re: Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Reply #3   Dec 19, 2008 12:12 pm
Thanks nibbler and pvrp. Yes, I blew the belt by jamming the thrower in a pile of snow. It is turning in the correct direction, but there is a jet of snow shooting out of the bottom left corner. There are two straight metal blades on both sides of the mouth on which the 'spiral crescent'  rubber blades are mounted.  The metal blade on the right seems to be rock solid (I can't move it with hand If I shake it) but the one on the left is slightly loose and can be moved/shaken a bit with hand. I don't know if this is how it is supposed to be or how I can tighten it.
This message was modified Dec 19, 2008 by gearman
nibbler


Joined: Mar 5, 2004
Points: 751

Whups
Reply #4   Dec 19, 2008 10:31 pm
Sorry I was talking about a two stage. I have very little experience with single stage machine so I can't offer any advice.
trouts2




Location: Marlboro MA
Joined: Dec 8, 2007
Points: 1328

Re: Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Reply #5   Dec 20, 2008 7:32 am
I think the side metal bars that the auger rubbers mount to are welded to the shaft so should not move. If that's correct then under load the rubber is probably distorting, not delivering the snow to the flats in the center of the auger. The out of shape rubber on the loose side would be more flat instead of angled and could be pushing snow to the front. 

David
This message was modified Dec 20, 2008 by trouts2
gearman


Joined: Dec 18, 2008
Points: 5

Re: Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Reply #6   Dec 20, 2008 11:48 am
Thanks David. Maybe it is supposed to be welded but it has cracked. I will try to fix it with liquid weld or something like that.
 
gearman


Joined: Dec 18, 2008
Points: 5

Re: Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Reply #7   Dec 23, 2008 12:09 am
trouts2 was absolutely right. The welded joint on the left side has come off. Question is, is there anything other than welding that might do the trick? I tried locktite high strength threadlocker on the joint, but it looks like there is not enough surface area for it take hold. Could soldering work? I have a small soldering iron that does not seem to be enough to heat the parts to make a good bond. If I get a larger soldering iron, could that work, or welding is the only option? Thanks.
Snowmann


Joined: Dec 3, 2003
Points: 494

Re: Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Reply #8   Dec 23, 2008 12:13 am
Welding is the only fix that will help you (short of replacing the part).
hirschallan


If it aint broke don't fix it !!


Location: Northern Hills of NY
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Points: 327

Re: Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Reply #9   Dec 23, 2008 12:17 am
Take it to any steel gate or iron shop without taking it apart and it can be welded in five minutes for a few bucks.

gearman


Joined: Dec 18, 2008
Points: 5

Re: Snow squirting out front from snowthrower
Reply #10   Jan 11, 2009 1:09 pm
Thanks everyone for the help. Took it to a welding shop and got it welded for $10. Now it
is working fine. Whoo hoo!
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