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SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
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Bought the Toro 828LXE
Original Message Jan 21, 2005 9:18 pm |
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The local dealer sold me the 828LXE for $1,249. He assembled it for free and is shipping it for free to my house (about 10 minutes from the store) tomorrow by 11am (before the storm). He kept the gas out of the machine after assembly so I could come by and make sure it was brand new and never used (sorry, I don't trust dealers until I've done business with them at least once - I've had more than one new car dealer try to sell me a car "just off the truck" with 150 miles on it). I know I gave a bunch of you a tough time about the Craftsman, but if it wasn't for my persistence to get more detailed information out of you I would be blowing with a Craftsman tomorrow instead of the Toro. I'll update this topic after the storm hits and I clear it with my new toy.
 It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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Richie
Bring On The White Stuff
Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #1 Jan 21, 2005 10:25 pm |
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That's the same price I paid and worth every dime  For the next two years, any service it requires, if any, the dealer will come to your home, take it back to his shop and repair it, and bring it back to your house compliments of Toro. When you get it home, before you actually use it, check the oil and you'll also need to check the tire pressure. They are over inflated from the factory on purpose. Just reduce the pressure to 20 psi in each. This will allow the machine to track properly. Also, check that the scraper is adjusted equally on both sides. I place a paint stir stick at each end of the scraper (rear most inside of the auger housing) and loosen the skid bolts until the scraper drops down onto the sticks. This makes sure the scraper is 1/8" off the ground and usually a good adjustment. You may want to run it for a short while prior to using it at maximum RPM. I found, until you get used to it, clear your driveway in 1st gear. This keeps the machine going slow and allows you to get a feel for it. You're going to be really happy when you use the freewheel trigger steering 
Richie
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Walt
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. -T. Roosevelt
Location: Chester County, PA
Joined: Dec 31, 2004
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #5 Jan 22, 2005 12:38 am |
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Best wishes on your blower. I think you made a very good choice. I don't think I understand your statement later in this string about posting under ones name. Chris is Chris, Marshall is Marshall, Peter is Peter and my parents named me Walter but most people just call me Walt, and is this to say that your parents named you Snowremover? Thanks for your help, Walt
This message was modified Jan 24, 2005 by Walt
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18Degrees
Joined: Jan 19, 2005
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #6 Jan 22, 2005 12:43 am |
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Remember when you park your snowthower when your done to grin from ear to ear.............because you own a snowthrower.  18 Degrees
18 Degree driveway - 928 Honda track drive - Fertilizer spreader for dispensing salt
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Dave___in___CT
Deliberate often...
...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #8 Jan 22, 2005 12:57 pm |
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Hi... Good luck w/ your new snowblower ! Read the Owner's manual.... and look for any break-in rules... and adjustment checks... Check the oil too ! Dave...
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford  BCS Tractor & snowblower
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SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #9 Jan 24, 2005 10:46 am |
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Used my new baby yesterday and loved it! Cleared my driveway, the neighbors driveway and the front of another neighbors driveway. It was fabulous, but not the workout I wanted to give it. The snow was so light that there were areas of my driveway with less than an inch on it (due to the whipping winds). Even the foot high drifts were so easily removed by this beast I felt a single stage would have had no problem with this storm. Churning through where the road and drive way converge (is this what you guys call EOD?), again didn't seem like something a single stage would have had any problem with. I want a 15" heavy, wet snow. This 8" stuff is not worthy of my new machine. Challenge me Mother Nature - I dare you!!!Yes, I caught the snow throwing bug. --SnowRemover
It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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coffeebreath
Joined: Dec 9, 2004
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #11 Jan 24, 2005 11:18 am |
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I know I gave a bunch of you a tough time about the Craftsman, but if it wasn't for my persistence to get more detailed information out of you I would be blowing with a Craftsman tomorrow instead of the Toro. I'll update this topic after the storm hits and I clear it with my new toy.
After all the crap you put down on this forum, and the negativity and animosity you created, do you really think that any of us truly GAF? 
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SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #13 Jan 24, 2005 11:30 am |
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No, the Toro manual says nothing about death or injury (other than "Shut off engine before servicing", but nothing about if you don't service it properly you can be injured as a result). Is that just an ommission or due to differences in engineering? I don't know. And to my good buddy coffeebreath - yes people GAF, or else there wouldn't be any posts (including yours). --Snow Remover PS: How many people have multiple personalities on this site so they can post stuff without using their normal posting name? I find it highly impropable that a poster with only one other post would make a comment "After all the crap you put down on this forum" - as if they are a major contributor to the forum. Reminds me of another double poster "Plugger". Willing to make a bark, but not under his real name.
It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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mml4
Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!
Joined: Dec 31, 2003
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #17 Jan 25, 2005 7:30 am |
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Congratulations on the Red and Black! At the risk of sounding like a know it all I would suggest the following: 1) Stabalize your fuel when you fill your gas can. 2)As Terminator said shut the gas valve after each use. 3)Run the engine till it quits after shutting the valve.This drains the fuel line. 4)Check the bowl on your carb for a spring loaded pin which is the bowl drain. Place a rag on your finger to absorb the fuel and push up on the drain to empty the carb before putting your machine away at the end of the day.This MUST be done AFTER shutting off the fuel valve. 5)At the end of the season drain the tank and empty your left over gas into your car. If you hang out on this forum long enough you will find that 99% of the no start problems with snow blowers are fuel related.The gas we get today deteriorates quickly,our engines have no air filters because they would become clogged with ice/snow crystals.The fuel has 10% alcohol which absorbs the moisture through the air intake and wreaks havoc with our carbs. Some people don't trust OPE dealers,I don't trust today's garbage gas! Got to go now ,I have a date to remove a can of belt dressing from my pulley system but that's another story! Good luck with your new machine, Marc
This message was modified Jan 25, 2005 by mml4
SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
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ChrisS
Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #18 Jan 25, 2005 11:38 am |
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PS: How many people have multiple personalities on this site so they can post stuff without using their normal posting name? I find it highly impropable that a poster with only one other post would make a comment "After all the crap you put down on this forum" - as if they are a major contributor to the forum. Reminds me of another double poster "Plugger". Willing to make a bark, but not under his real name.
Multiple accounts are not allowed here. If it is discovered (and we have the ablilty to know trust me), we will ban both users and the computer ISP addresses. This is damaging to a forum as I have mentioned in the past. If you don't feel comfortable posting under your name then you should not be making the post at all. I have a zero tolerance to this but I and the other mods have allowed a "one last chance" policy once it is discovered but we discuss it first and decide based upon the second accounts posts and your original accounts posts. That said from then on you are monitored closely with a very short leash and if you blink the wrong way you will be history here and there is no further discussion amongst the moderators regarding this..... I have seen incredible amounts of damage done to other forums due to this and it will not be allowed here.... C
Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.
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SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #19 Jan 25, 2005 12:11 pm |
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1) Stabalize your fuel when you fill your gas can. I assume you're speaking of a fuel additive? If so, how much should I add since the bottles usually say "Add to a tankful of gas" which in the case of a car is 13 gallons or more, but less than 3 gallons for the snow blower. Thanks.
This message was modified Jan 25, 2005 by SnowRemover
It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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plugger
Joined: Dec 14, 2004
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #21 Jan 25, 2005 6:48 pm |
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No, the Toro manual says nothing about death or injury (other than "Shut off engine before servicing", but nothing about if you don't service it properly you can be injured as a result). Is that just an ommission or due to differences in engineering? I don't know.
And to my good buddy coffeebreath - yes people GAF, or else there wouldn't be any posts (including yours).
--Snow Remover
PS: How many people have multiple personalities on this site so they can post stuff without using their normal posting name? I find it highly impropable that a poster with only one other post would make a comment "After all the crap you put down on this forum" - as if they are a major contributor to the forum. Reminds me of another double poster "Plugger". Willing to make a bark, but not under his real name. Plugger is the name I joined with and it's the name I'll use in all my posts. I was hoping we could put our initial exchange behind us but I can see your dealing with personal issues so I'll just say my original advice was the best you got and let it go. I didn't join this site to get into a pissing contest with a child.
Chevy K1500,
Fisher 760LD,
Ariens 926LE Pro
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mml4
Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!
Joined: Dec 31, 2003
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #23 Jan 25, 2005 7:00 pm |
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Stabil brand suggests 1 oz. per 21/2 gallons amongst other mix ratios on the back of their container. This is the mix I have been using. I also add 1oz. of Sea Foam per gallon as a cleanser /corrosion protector. This mix is what I use during the season. At the end of the winter I drain the tank ,fuel line and bowl. Marc
SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
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plugger
Joined: Dec 14, 2004
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #24 Jan 25, 2005 7:02 pm |
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Plugger, Welcome to the best Forum on the web!! Fred  Thanks, and please accept my appologies for my acrimonious posts. From now on if I can't say something helpful or complimentary I won't say anything at all. Life is too short. 
Chevy K1500,
Fisher 760LD,
Ariens 926LE Pro
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sawme
1Thess 4: 11-12
Location: West Virginia
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #25 Jan 25, 2005 7:09 pm |
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 I believe this guy is going to fit in fine Fred LOL.... Welcome to the forum Plugger Tom Spit and venom>>>>>>>>>LOL
This message was modified Jan 25, 2005 by sawme
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SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #27 Jan 26, 2005 10:18 am |
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I was hoping we could put our initial exchange behind us but I can see your dealing with personal issues so I'll just say my original advice was the best you got and let it go. I didn't join this site to get into a pissing contest with a child. Our original exchange was because you attacked me, not vice-versa. With your final statement being "pissing contest with a child", one must question your original assertion that you want to put this behind us. If I took your original advice You seem to have a fear of machines and if your not the type of person who can do minor repairs and make simple adjustments your probably getting in over your head with a snowthrower. I wouldn't have the great Toro 828LXE I have today. It was Walt who gave me the best advice, by using facts. --SnowRemover
This message was modified Jan 26, 2005 by SnowRemover
It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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plugger
Joined: Dec 14, 2004
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #29 Jan 26, 2005 7:56 pm |
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Congratulations on the Toro SnowRemover. I hope it gives you many years of trouble free service. By the way thanks for the "spit and venom" remark in the other thread. I love it and plan to use it as a screen name on future message boards. I'm already using it in my signature here and several other places. People seem to like it. Thanks Marshall
This message was modified Jan 26, 2005 by plugger
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hickster
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Re: Bought the Toro 828LXE
Reply #30 Jan 27, 2005 12:12 am |
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From this thorn bush...a rose! Welcome plugger. hickster
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