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

After one snow storm the chute on my 3650 is very hard to turn.

I took everything apart thinking that sand and salt must be the problem but everything is clean.  With the top shroud off the chute turns easily.  With the shroud on it becomes hard to turn.  I believe the problem is the friction of the chute turning against the rubber gasket on the top shroud.  The gasket is probably there to keep snow from entering the engine area.

I tried using a silicone stick lubricant on the gasket and this helped a little but it is still very hard to turn.

Any ideas?

Hate to bring this one back but another snow storm and the chute is again binding!   

The gear lash adjustment and some spray lube on the chute seems to work fine; until I actually throw some snow. 

Its not like I am turning the crank that often based on the way I clear the drive.  Maybe 5 times max while doing the EOD.  Aside from this symptom the blower is great.

Since I have had the blower for about 2 months seems like a trip to the dealer is a good idea before the warranty slips away.

Anyone else seeing the same thing?

 TomP

If that blower is still under warrenty, I would take it to the dealer (when winter blowing is over) and let Toro fix it !!!

                                                              Fred

Tom,

It still hasn't happened to me.  I will get another run tonight, had one earlier this week, and maybe if we get a storm on monday.  I do use the crank often when doing my drive.

I'll keep you posted.

Regards,

Walt

By all means guys,
Bring them in too the dealer and have them checked out if you are having a problem.
This is a good time too do it.....things are slow in the shops (unless we have another big storm) and there is usually a quick turn-around at this time of year.
We are all stilled geared into snowblowers and looking for excuses too write warrenty claims.
You will get much better service now...than you will in mid-July.
Why?......Because in the middle of mower season all memories of snowblowers will have been deleted from our memory banks and the blower will be shoved off into a corner, much like lawnmowers are at this time of year.