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LouLou
Joined: Nov 30, 2011
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new snow cab questions, making it fully enclosed. and adding offset weight.
Original Message Nov 30, 2011 2:36 am |
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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.
This message was modified Nov 30, 2011 by LouLou
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aa335
 
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: new snow cab questions, making it fully enclosed. and adding offset weight.
Reply #5 Nov 30, 2011 1:17 pm |
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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?
If possiblle, don't get too close to the clear plastic or breathe on it. I wouldn't use anything to wipe or put on the plastic. It has been treated to reduce sticking and fogging. Wiping will damage the coating.
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.
Keep the back open. You need it vented so that the moist air can escape and not condense and freeze inside.
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?
50 lbs is way too much. 10-25 pounds is reasonable to remain maneuverable.
Ok will listen to hear what you have to say. Thank you. 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.
This message was modified Nov 30, 2011 by aa335
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LouLou
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Re: new snow cab questions, making it fully enclosed. and adding offset weight.
Reply #6 Nov 30, 2011 2:43 pm |
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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.
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RedOctobyr
Location: Lowell area, MA
Joined: Nov 5, 2011
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Re: new snow cab questions, making it fully enclosed. and adding offset weight.
Reply #7 Nov 30, 2011 3:17 pm |
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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.
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