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

I FINALLY decided. LOLOL! I bought the Toro 221Q. :) Now for it to snow so I can try it out!!
What 2 stroke oil is best? It came with Toro's oil mix. I try to use a synthetic blend in my other 2 cycle OPE.
I am sure there will be a learning curve on how to use it.
Thanks for all the advice.

Kelly

FrankMA wrote:
I do run StaBil in all my OPE it really helps. After reading the manual it recommends NMMA TCW III certified oil whatever that means.....

That may be a good idea put a splash of gas in and fire it up.
It came with a Briggs manual as well it gives me bore and stroke but what is the horespower?

The neighbors will be jealous come snow storms.

I'm jealous. Might have to pick one up myself.

aa335 wrote:
Go get one before they are gone. I have been playing with it, that Quick Shoot is just cool! I'll use the Toro oil mix that came with it first then decide what to use later. I may just use the Toro brand while it is under warranty just to be safe. One interesting thing is there is no throttle control. I presume it runs WOT?

The throttle is preset and but there are no user controls. Even my lawn mower is the same. I don't miss it.

Probably will make my purchase soon.

Congrats on the new toy. I had one similar a few years ago, loved it. Take a few minutes to verify all the nuts and screws are tight, and everything is well lubed. You'll be amazed at how well that throws slush when most two stage units are dropping ice logs. Also the rubber blades are great for clearing decks and wooden walkways. One hint: if you have drifts or a big EOD pile, instead of killing yourself trying to push into them, it's often faster to just clear up to them. Then take a shovel and knock them down into the cleared area. It seems like more work but it often takes less time and is a lot easier than trying to push through the deep stuff.

billin wrote:

+1 on the Amsoil. I use it in everything.

Bill_H wrote:
Thats a great idea. I''l do that later this week. One thing that made me laugh what I read in the manual. " Do not use on roof". LOLOLOL

kellyinkc wrote:
Actually, a lot of places get so much snow they have to clear their roof off before it collapses.

kellyinkc wrote:
Just normal corporate America CYA disclaimers and warnings, it's going to continue as long as people continue to hold others accountable for their stupidity.

I'm with Shryp on this one. I've seen people on roofs with a shovel. Very old and newer homes have steeper pitches but a lot of 60's and 70's era houses seem to have flatter roofs. I've not seen blowers on any residences, but I have seen them used on some commercial flat roofs. I did see a Toro Power Shovel being used on a house once, so a single stage would be the logical next step up.