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

I figured with this being the first snow storm on the EAST coast reaching far and wide, maybe we can dedicate this thread for some good pictures and video clips.

Thanks guys, I'd have like to have had a few more stills but my wife was really into doing Video and even yelling at the top of my lungs she couldn't hear me from 30 feet away. More storms means more pics and videos.

Be nice to get her in the shots as she is much cuter than I am.

Steve nice  vidos !

One thing,you need deeper snow!!!

njal wrote:

Thanks and I agree with you we should have gotten 24 inches not a measly 10 inches.

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

Steve_Cebu wrote:

Should I say something about this?

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Sorry can't resist.....


Considering the demographics of this forum.  You are right.  

daniel wrote:

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?

aa335 wrote:

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)

Steve_Cebu wrote:

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

daniel wrote:
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. 

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?