jim81147

eblair, On mine I found the wire on the light end wrapped up and stuffed up under the light. The other end is coming from under the gas tank.

Actually I have the Craftsman 9hp model with the tracks. I have used it for 3 years now and its time to get another one. Imagine to my surprise when I cant find any tracked models. I went to our local Ace store after going online and looking . They told me that the tracked MTD's were no longer available and that they could not find any in other stores inventory either. Sears told me the same thing ( I went there first) I went to a Home Depot and they had Ariens and Cub Cadet , but none were tracked models. As far as steering goes , the craftsman I have has the steering brakes and it will turn easily on a zero radius , starts with one pull all the time if its above 0 F (Tecumseh engine) and is a real workhorse for me. I remove snow commercially so I try to upgrade every 3 years . Now with seeing nothing but wheeled models available I am afraid it is going to be a downgrade. I will say though that I have never used a wheeled model so I may be all wet . I have always worked of the assumption that snow specific vehicle are tracked so the snow blowers should be also . The height adjustment is also worrysome to me . I have a lever on the side that allows me a certain degree of adjustment . in transport mode it will hold the front of the machine up about 1 inch which makes it perfect for doing the many rough gravel driveways that I do.Wheeled models dont have that option. So I really dont know what to do now. I dont have a rental yard around to rent a wheeled model to try . I guess I will have to just buy a wheeled machine and make the best of it. I cant afford a honda and repair out here in the sticks is always a concern as with any manufacturer.Any suggestions for a good machine ? Thanks.

Tracked blowers seem to be about as rare as hens teeth anymore. Does anyone know why? I am reluctent to by a wheeled model , but other than honda , which I cant afford, I cant find anything but wheeled models . I just dont think the wheeled models will have the traction a trac drive model would. Am I wrong thinking this? Thanks.