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daniel
Location: NY
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #22 Dec 28, 2010 1:50 pm |
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Here is a video of the Toro 826 OXE in action on Monday Morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xRs6xqAbsc It was only my second row with the blower, so I didn't really know what I was doing yet. Had it angled way down on account of the gusty winds, didn't want it all blowing behind me back into the driveway. -dan
Toro 826 OXE Snowblower, Echo PB-500 backpack blower, Toro 22" high wheel recycler mower, Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited 6 spd :)
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aa335
 
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #23 Dec 28, 2010 1:55 pm |
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Be nice to get her in the shots as she is much cuter than I am.  Should I say something about this? . . . . . . Sorry can't resist..... Considering the demographics of this forum. You are right. 
This message was modified Dec 28, 2010 by aa335
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #24 Dec 28, 2010 2:35 pm |
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Here is a video of the Toro 826 OXE in action on Monday Morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xRs6xqAbsc It was only my second row with the blower, so I didn't really know what I was doing yet. Had it angled way down on account of the gusty winds, didn't want it all blowing behind me back into the driveway. -dan
Good Vid Daniel, thanks for posting it. I gave you a thumbs up on YouTube. The wind is why in my videos you will see me going through the hassle of blowing the snow with the wind instead of against it. 
You can easily crank up the chute height and blow it the other way, you have plenty of room from the look of it. But if you blow against the wind then it's good to have it set as low as possible but high enough to get the snow where it needs to be. So how do you like the quick chute?
"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England." "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #25 Dec 28, 2010 2:37 pm |
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Should I say something about this? . . . . . . Sorry can't resist..... Considering the demographics of this forum. You are right.
Yep, for sure besides who wants to see a bunch of old fat guys blowing snow.
Even I'd rather see my wife blowing snow (uh wait, that didn't come out right)
"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England." "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
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daniel
Location: NY
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #26 Dec 28, 2010 3:10 pm |
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Good Vid Daniel, thanks for posting it. I gave you a thumbs up on YouTube. The wind is why in my videos you will see me going through the hassle of blowing the snow with the wind instead of against it. You can easily crank up the chute height and blow it the other way, you have plenty of room from the look of it. But if you blow against the wind then it's good to have it set as low as possible but high enough to get the snow where it needs to be. So how do you like the quick chute?
Thanks Steve. I like the quick chute a lot, but still getting the hang of it. Wasn't able to "do two things at once" yet, kind of like when you first learn how to drive a standard and have to concentrate fully on changing gears. I'm sure after a few more storms it will be second nature to keep everything going at once. Same thing with the steering controls. I kind of wish the quick stick was on the right side and the speed selector on the left... Also i need to look into something to hold it in drive for me so i can just walk behind it.
-Dan
Toro 826 OXE Snowblower, Echo PB-500 backpack blower, Toro 22" high wheel recycler mower, Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited 6 spd :)
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aa335
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #27 Dec 28, 2010 3:26 pm |
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I kind of wish the quick stick was on the right side and the speed selector on the left... Also i need to look into something to hold it in drive for me so i can just walk behind it. -Dan I have the same thoughts on the Quick Stick and Speed Selector. The drive and auger levers could use less aggressive springs. May be perfect for Thighmasters, but way too stiff for fingers.
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