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kellyinkc


Joined: Oct 8, 2010
Points: 74

R-Tek engines
Original Message   Oct 9, 2010 5:52 pm
Hello all new here.
 I have been wanting a snow blower and have decided on Toro. I have noticed on the 210, 221 and 2450 blowers they have the 2 stroke R-Tek.
Now being a noob,are these the same or does Toro "tweak" these things depending on which model.

I am wanting a Toro but I did run across a McCulloch single stage but unsure of the quality.

kellyinkc
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kellyinkc


Joined: Oct 8, 2010
Points: 74

Re: R-Tek engines
Reply #9   Oct 15, 2010 5:47 pm
One last bit of advice, is electric start even needed on a single stage? If the thing is maintained right that should not be a issue. It does add quite a bit to the price of it.
mml4


Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!


Joined: Dec 31, 2003
Points: 544

Re: R-Tek engines
Reply #10   Oct 16, 2010 6:37 am
Electric start is not necessary on a well maintained machine regardless of it being a one or two stage model. This is true unless we are speaking of the physically challenged or a person of diminuitive size.

Marc 

SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
FrankMA


Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587

Re: R-Tek engines
Reply #11   Oct 16, 2010 7:13 am
mml4 wrote:
Electric start is not necessary on a well maintained machine regardless of it being a one or two stage model. This is true unless we are speaking of the physically challenged or a person of diminuitive size.

Marc 



Yeah I agree. This is one of those last ditch efforts for the seller to make a few extra bucks for something that is usually not needed.

Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: R-Tek engines
Reply #12   Oct 16, 2010 12:10 pm
Same here, these engines are small and require little effort to pull start them. 
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