Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I just came in from blowing about 12' of the white stuff. My machine has about 4 hours on it as it's new this year. I'm starting to notice that I have to push it to get it to dig in. Once this evening, on a clear patch of driveway, with the traction clutch engaged, and the unit in reverse, it wouldn't budge till I yanked on it. What could this be? The manual suggests three things: belt, friction disk and speed selector. Anyone have any hunches as to which one of these it might be, if any?

Chuck

Well, I finally got around to trying some of the things you folks suggested, and, it was a snap. All I did was turn the adjusting nut for the traction drive cable one turn clockwise. After I did it I pulled the machine outside, fired her up, put her in L1, engaged the traction clutch and I skied behind it as the machine dragged me down the driveway!! Then I tried reverse, same thing. I put a significant amount of resistance against it as it was backing up and it felt really strong. It's unbelieveable how such a tiny adjestment had such an effect on the machine.

Thanks again to all for the comments and assistance.

Cheers,

Chuck

Good for Chuck! I am glad these guys suggestions helped.

In racing, 1/10th of a second slowers is last place. Small things do make a difference sometimes huh? LOL

Chuck1 wrote:
Chuck, i think you just invented a new sport, Snowblower skiing!!!  Hey if the tractor guys can have rally races, the snowblower guys can ski  ;)

Yep it's a snap.  Remember ya might have to adjust it again slightly  periodically(once a season) as well.  Like I said ya just gotta find that sweet spot on it, and I knew you were close.  Now go have a Miller High Life and celebrate a job well done.