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Majorxlr8n
Location: Freehold NJ
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Snow Bird Freebie!
Original Message Jan 16, 2005 1:35 am |
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Picked up this & a Craftsman line trimmer for ZILCH last Sunday: 
Looks to be an early 1960's Snow Bird model 224, 4hp, 2 stage machine. All it needed to get it running was a new ignition condensor, but it burns a bit of oil (she's got the BLUES after 35+ years of service). The previous owner put idler pulleys on it to replace the skid shoes at the front. Wish we had some darned snow so I could check this thing out! The trimmer had loose head bolts keeping it from running - tightened them up, restrung the line spool, and VOILA - it runs very nicely! Two more unwanted OPE saved from the scrap heap... Marty 
This message was modified Jan 16, 2005 by Majorxlr8n
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Dave___in___CT
Deliberate often...
...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
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Re: Snow Bird Freebie!
Reply #5 Jan 16, 2005 5:30 pm |
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Ahhhh... nice find ! The old Snowbird brand ! Super machine ! Lotsa' memories for me... Had a similar one... a hand-me-down from my sister... who got it from our parents... who bought it used... who had me clearing their driveway with it in me pre-teen years... Those wheel pulleys did not replace skid shoes... They replaced round... rotating metal disks (~1/8" thick) about the diameter of those pulleys... I especially like he discharge chute... The chute rotates as it's urned from side-to-side... Dave...
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford  BCS Tractor & snowblower
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rond
Joined: Apr 29, 2007
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Re: Snow Bird Freebie!
Reply #6 Apr 29, 2007 8:48 pm |
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does anyone know who makes the snowbird s-262 snowthrower? i picked one up runs great[its old] just needs 2 drive belts ,,where can i get parts???thanks ron
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Re: Snow Bird Freebie!
Reply #7 Apr 29, 2007 9:22 pm |
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does anyone know who makes the snowbird s-262 snowthrower? i picked one up runs great[its old] just needs 2 drive belts ,,where can i get parts???thanks ron
Hi Rond and welcome to the forum
If you want parts for old snowbird, there's a site that specialize in the http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnowBirdSnowblowers/ You can find there, manual, diagram etc. Good Luck
This message was modified Apr 29, 2007 by Denis
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clarky
Out with the new in with the old !
Location: Montague, MA
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Re: Snow Bird Freebie!
Reply #8 May 21, 2007 10:33 pm |
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Hi All, Just joined up and I too own a Sno-Bird. It is a model S225 complete minus air cleaner. Was left for dead in the town dump last weekend. I had it running well the day after I got it. But I still need to do some carb work. I have know idea what the H.P. is or the age,I would appreciate any help. It is in fine shape. It looks similar to the photo posted but mine has a hood over the entire motor with Sno-Bird on the front and has a carb mounted gas tank. Thanks! |
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Re: Snow Bird Freebie!
Reply #9 May 21, 2007 10:50 pm |
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Hi All, Just joined up and I too own a Sno-Bird. It is a model S225 complete minus air cleaner. Was left for dead in the town dump last weekend. I had it running well the day after I got it. But I still need to do some carb work. I have know idea what the H.P. is or the age,I would appreciate any help. It is in fine shape. It looks similar to the photo posted but mine has a hood over the entire motor with Sno-Bird on the front and has a carb mounted gas tank. Thanks! If you want parts for old snowbird, there's a site that specialize in the http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnowBirdSnowblowers/ You can find there, manual, diagram etc.
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