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

I have a 28" Craftsman "SnowKing" Snow Thrower Model no. 887900.   Yesterday I just mounted a new classic assesories delux snowcab.  However for maximum protection I added a piece of thick clear soft plastic on the back, to make it fully enclosed.

A few questions:

1) I noticed standing there that it fogged up fast.  Do you guys think this will continue to be a problem that will be too hard to deal with by wiping it off?   Maybe I should just use paper towels and wipe the inside down a lot, or use something to lessen the fog build up?

2) Maybe I should just take the plastic  down and keep the back open, I  really like the idea of a fully closed back, but if it is going to give me problems then I don't want it.

3) Should I offset the front auger with weight?  I was thinking a 50 pound bag of sand should do the trick.  Is that way too much?

Ok will listen to hear what you have to say.  Thank you.

I have anti-fog stuff that I got from the place that makes my eyeglasses. You spray this stuff on and it doesn't fog up anymore. Something like that might work for you?

I'd get the name of it but they are tearing up the floors in my house right now. That stuff works great!

I don't think you'll need the back - it will be more trouble than it is worth.  I'm in South Dakota, and we generally have worse blowing conditions than you do (mostly wind).  I have an Ariens cab on my Craftsman (MTD) 928 blower and it helps tremendously for keeping the snow off the back of your neck.  Even with the open back, it is prone to fogging up if you're not careful, so a closed back will just exacerbate the issue.

Don't think you'll need much weight on the front.  I'm not using any weight and don't notice much difference.  As for anti-fog applications, make sure the stuff is safe to use on plastic.  Also, from experience, don't tap on the windshield to knock snow off - after doing that a couple times in subzero weather, the windshield will crack. 

LouLou wrote:
I have the same snow cab.  They don't make this one anymore.   I don't have any trouble with fogging.  See my replies in red above.

I wouldn't put anything behind to make it enclosed.  Just wear appropriate outerwear to keep the snow off your back or head.  Most of the problem is snow blowing right at your face and arms in front.

Besides, enclosing is a bad idea.  Exhaust fumes will accumulate and you could seriously be hurt by carbon monoxide.

Ok guys thanks for all your tips.  I will take all of your advise.  Ditch the back, and lessen the weight on the front to 25 pounds, (dump out some sand in the bag).   I like the idea about the anti fog. I will get some of that and use it on a ski mask for that extra layer of protection from the cold.   thx.

For what it's worth, as a point of reference, Ariens makes a front-weight kit for my blower, which is 10 pounds, from what I understand. Mine is an 8 hp, 24", but they used that same kit up to 12 hp, 36". So if the 25 lbs seems excessive, you could try going lower, like aa335 said.