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Re: True or false: a 2-stage can clear down to the surface
#1 Oct 19, 2005 3:32 am |
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I adjust the skids by placing paint stirrers under the machine, making sure they are in contact with the scaper bar. Then I adjust the skids so that the scraper bar just rests on the paint sticks. This provides about 1/8" clearance, which usually keeps the scraper bar high enough from bottoming out but providing a pretty good cleanup of snow. Marty
So do you have to clean it up with a shovel, or do you just leave it? Do you have problems with the leftover 1/8" freezing over?
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Re: True or false: a 2-stage can clear down to the surface
#2 Oct 18, 2005 5:59 am |
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Bimbert84- Because no driveway/walkway is smooth there are always bumps and obsticles, curbs etc and you will ware down the scraper bar faster and the machine has more of a chance to hit something and get stuck and the shock on the machine if you do hit something . it also picks up stones and twiggs that you really don't want to go thru the machine and get thrown. That's why. - Kris 
So how far up do you position the scraper for a typical, suburban, paved driveway? 1mm? 1/8"? 1/4"? 1/2"? 1"?
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Single-stage vs. two-stage
#3 Oct 17, 2005 6:57 pm |
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This is essentially a follow-on to my other thread, but with a different twist, so I hope I'm not violating protocol by starting a new thread.... Driveway about 25'x40', with 60'x5' sidewalk, all pavement. Most snowfalls less than 6", once or twice a year, we get hit with 10" or so. Trying to reduce strain for medical reasons. I currently have a 6HP Toro that really gives me a workout when the snow gets deep and/or wet. Plus, it's pretty much useless for any substantial EOD. My main dilemma is whether to keep my single-stage, or sell it and get a two-stage. I took my single-stage to the dealer to get a trade-in estimate, and although he offered me peanuts (no surprise), he did say my rubber paddles and scraper were shot (6 years old, never replaced), and that I was getting the equivalent of maybe 2HP out of my 6HP machine. Yesterday I replaced them, which I figured I'd have to do whether I sell it or keep it. I'm just wondering if it's worthwhile for me to make the jump. Money is not the real issue here, it's physical strain. I'm not helpless or anything, but if it takes more work to snowthrow with the 2-stage then follow up with a shovel, I'm not sure I've gained anything. On the other hand, every time I think of those 10" snows or the EOD stuff, the two-stage would gain me a lot. Practically speaking, can you get a two-stage close enough to the surface to not worry about what's left over? Or is following up with a shovel pretty much a necessity? Will it turn to ice if I don't? -- Rob |
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Re: True or false: a 2-stage can clear down to the surface
#4 Oct 17, 2005 6:47 pm |
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A 2 stage can be adjusted pretty low so that it can scrape a good amount of snow off the surface, but it may leave a miniscule amount. The single stage machines with rubber augers come in complete contact & get it all. Maybe keep both? Use the 2 stage for the big snows & then clean up the residue with the single stage? Just a thought. Marty I'd probably just clean up the residue with a shovel rather than use a second machine. -- Rob
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Re: True or false: a 2-stage can clear down to the surface
#5 Oct 17, 2005 6:46 pm |
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True ! I wouldn't do it though. - Kris
Why not?
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