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.

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?

aa335 wrote:

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

aa335 wrote:

I honestly would love it if the joystick was on the right but remember that if you hold the auger lever down first and then the drive lever your right hand will be free to adjust the chute. The auger lever won't pop back up when you let it go as long as the drive lever is engaged. It works a charm, try it.

stresst wrote:

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