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Jim_O
Joined: Dec 8, 2004
Points: 3
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Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #5 Jan 30, 2005 8:34 pm |
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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.
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Jim_O
Joined: Dec 8, 2004
Points: 3
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Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #9 Jan 31, 2005 8:45 pm |
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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.
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SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139
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Re: Blizzard Snowblowers by Murray
Reply #11 Feb 1, 2005 3:48 pm |
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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
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