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daniel
Location: NY
Joined: Oct 21, 2010
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #29 Dec 28, 2010 6:02 pm |
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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.
Haha, exactly, that was why I wanted to go get a hose clamp or something from the garage, my hand was hurting after a bit. Felt like one of those spring weight things everyone used to use for their hands in the '80s. Switching the location of the controls would make a lot of sense, since you have to hold down the drive with your left hand, then reach across with your right hand to operate the chute. But if you have to change speeds, you should always have your left hand free since you should be disengaged.
-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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daniel
Location: NY
Joined: Oct 21, 2010
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #31 Dec 28, 2010 6:06 pm |
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You know what I just noticed especially after watching the videos you posted was how good your machine cleared down to the pavement. Mine left around one inch. But to be honest I never adjusted shoes on any past machine. How much do I adjust them at a time. Do you need loctite on them?
Hallo, I didn't get quite down to the pavement, but I followed someone on here's advice for setting up the skids for pavement. Forget who it was, suggested to loosen up the skids, then put a nickel or two under each one (depending on condition of your pavement), then tighten everything back up. then check the scraper bar is just about down to the ground also. Also at times I felt i had to put a little upward pressure on the handles in some spots to keep it scraping. Good luck, -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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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #33 Dec 28, 2010 6:10 pm |
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Haha, exactly, that was why I wanted to go get a hose clamp or something from the garage, my hand was hurting after a bit. Felt like one of those spring weight things everyone used to use for their hands in the '80s. Switching the location of the controls would make a lot of sense, since you have to hold down the drive with your left hand, then reach across with your right hand to operate the chute. But if you have to change speeds, you should always have your left hand free since you should be disengaged. -dan Dan you'll get used to it after a few storms. I have Carpel Tunnel and I can do it with no problem. I think you just get adjusted to it. After a few storms you'll be busy doing other things so you won't notice it any longer. Of course maybe your dealer can put in weaker springs?
"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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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: Pictures and links from current SNOW STORM
Reply #36 Jan 28, 2011 7:33 am |
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Beautiful! I'm still waiting for the knee-deep snow. We've been hammered with storm after storm. I've got about 3' of snow on the ground after yesterday's 10" dumping - some folks south of me got up to 15". This is now the 3rd snowist January on record and I think the 10th snowist winter overall. I may be partially to blame as I got my new to me HS928TA and prayed to the snow Gods for a snowy winter so I could get some serious use out of my new toy.
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
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