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jrtrebor
Location: Michigan - 3 hours north of Chicago on the lake
Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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Re: 1983 Toro Power Shovel Anyone ever use or own one?
Reply #41 Dec 15, 2010 6:51 pm |
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I had been reading all of the comments about these Power Shovels. Then last weekend I ran across this beauty on Craigslist. The fella I bought it from said it was his grandfathers and that he only used it a couple of times. Got it home primed it 3 or 4 times and it fired right up. Couldn't resist trying it out on a snow bank, worked well. Have no idea what I'm really going to do with it. But I couldn't pass it up. Probably sell it at some point. Who knows! The large grey box behind the Toro is where my Ariens 2 stage lives during the winter. When I am finished using it I brush off any large amounts of snow and slush. Drive it in the box, close the door and leave it running in there for three to five minutes. Open the door quickly shut it off and it self defrosts itself. Works really well.
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rohmell
Joined: Feb 3, 2011
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Re: 1983 Toro Power Shovel Anyone ever use or own one?
Reply #47 Feb 3, 2011 10:24 am |
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I just, love, love, love my TORO #38350 Power Shovels. I collect and restore these and have 9 so far.
Normally the label says "Power Shovel", the very early super rare ones say "PS-14".
Also super-rare is the triangular handle option # 59164.
Rumor has it that Lawn-Boy made a version that was green, but I have never seen one.
One problem I have found is that the vibration from use tends to loosen the intake screws on the stress plate, causing an air leak and causing a hard starting, poor running, lean condition. A little bit of blue loctite on the threads of these screws solves the problem.
If anyone wants to sell their Power Shovel/PS-14, I will buy! rohmell@yahoo.com
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rohmell
Joined: Feb 3, 2011
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Re: 1983 Toro Power Shovel Anyone ever use or own one?
Reply #49 Feb 3, 2011 11:24 am |
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You have 9 in your possession at the present? Yes, I have 9 (nine) currently in my possession. 8 are running, 1 is a complete parts unit (scored piston, broken ring)
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