Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions |
|
MountainMan
Overpowered is Usually Adequate
Location: Connecticut
Joined: Feb 19, 2003
Points: 1564
|
|
Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #1 Jan 28, 2005 9:45 pm |
|
One week link on the Sears models at least, was the linkages conecting the chute deflector and speed adjustment. There was too abrupt of a change of direction. The left control moved a lever on the right side of the machine, and vice versa. If they were reversed, the angles would line up better, eliminating a Binding problem. Also, from personal trials, the front end was a little light, and rode up easily. That also shows the Tec engine. So that model is a few years old.
Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc
|
Jim_O
Joined: Dec 8, 2004
Points: 3
|
|
Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #5 Jan 30, 2005 8:34 pm |
|
Hello Navihawk, Great minds think alike. I have a 2003 Craftsman 536.887752 &.75 HP snowblower made by Murray. I just added the remote chute deflector by reverse engineering their YardKing 27" 8.5 HP Model 627858X43A which is just like the Blizzard. I decided to try to add the remote chute deflector because the Craftsman seemed to be already set up for it. If fact, it was, except for a bracket under the plastic head light control pannel. I had to fabricate a metal bracket to support the the chute defeector control handle. I called Murray for help in trying to identify a part number for the bracket which I could not find on any parts list, It seems it is part of the handle bars and is not sold as a seperate part. The fellow at Murray technical support told me he had to terminate the telephone conversation when he learned i was attempting to "modify" my snowblower ( with original equipment Murray parts.) It was a scene out of a Saturday Night Live show. I realize his point about product liability but they should just sell a kit for this purpose. By the way I also made a few other modifications. I added Murray drift cuts which are adjustable, a Brigs& Stratton oid drain valve and a B&S muffler guard.
|
Jim_O
Joined: Dec 8, 2004
Points: 3
|
|
Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #9 Jan 31, 2005 8:45 pm |
|
Hello Boblloyd, You are right. I did previously melt part of a nylon jacket trying to start a 25 year old Torro snowblower. I had a heck of a time trying to find a muffler gard for my B&S 7.75 OHV Intek engine. Last year Bosco posted a picture of his Simplicity 860 EI with a B&S OHV engine that came with a muffler guard. But he B&S Accessories Catalog said a guard was not available for my engine . After a lot of research, I went back to B&S with some part numbers and they thought part number 699313 would fit . I ordered it from Jacks Small Engine for $21.60 and only had to add one screw part # 699209 for $1.20 to attach it . There was one screw already on the muffler. I figured I would give you the part numbers and their cost if you or anyone else was interested in adding it to your snowblower.
|
SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139
|
|
Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #11 Feb 1, 2005 3:48 pm |
|
With B&S also aquiring Simplicity (AGCO and Massey Ferguson lawn equip. also) they have positioned them selves to be a MAJOR player in the outdoor power equipment market.
I believe the rumors are true, B&S wil be branding their own equipment soon with their recent acquisitions. We will soon be arguing if B&S snowblowers are as good as the current market leaders. I am curious if B&S simply ships out existing models from Murray, or updates them with a whole new line of products to make a big splash as a technology leader in the market. They'll probably keep Simplicity as is and let it die a slow death as Microsoft is still doing to FoxPro. --SnowRemover
It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
|
snowshoveler
tides in dirts out surfs up
Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
Points: 1261
|
|
Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #14 Feb 5, 2005 8:36 pm |
|
the snapper built by simplicity built by briggs is anything but dead. they are just about the best anyone can get around here next to a honda. and a large part of there success is in there engine . if briggs puts some money in murry and puts back some of the parts that were recently robbed from them.then they could have a good quality economical snowblower. not the best but pretty good. best example is that crappy sheetmetal engine pto pulley. it used to be made out of cast and lasted forever and was kind to belts but the new one splits into pieces and takes the belt with it later chris
craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks husky 372xpg chainsaw sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw mondo trimmer monster tractor with trailer cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree
|
|
|