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Re: Craftsman Power Steering on Snowblower - How robust is it?
#1 Aug 22, 2009 4:05 am |
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Hello I think it may be this model your referring to:  The power-steering is a nice option, It's not like power steering in a car but Im sure you already know that Moe. I Have a snowblower with said power steering (MTD) and what it does is when you press on one of the power steering levers when the machine is moving is it locks one wheel and lets the other wheel turn to help you make an easier turning maneuver it works kind of like a tank, one track moves and the other stays stationary to maneuver the turn. The power steering is cable actuated the one thing i can see is the cables freezing due to temperatures going up and down (had this happen in my own machine last winter and it froze locked on one side, let me tell you its hard to use a snowblower dragging one wheel while your trying to blow snow. I know in my own machine its a bronze toothed gear and the cable with a key like wedge that will lock the bronze gear which is attached to the shaft that turns the wheel in question. Im not sure about hitting the sidewalk would affect it unless your making a turn at the moment your hitting the sidewalk or curb. I can definitely tell you that hitting a curb is neither good for you or the machine Hope this helps, GreasyWrenches |
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Re: honda inverter generator EM7000isa
#2 Aug 22, 2009 3:28 am |
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The EM and the EU series are both inverters meaning they both produce clean power that is like the power that comes out of your outlets in your home. I think the big difference is the shielding on the EU6500 that reduces the noise it also has insulation in the generator to reduce the noise. I Used to work for a rental house that was also a honda dealer and have seen and heard both the generators your speaking of and there is a big difference in the noise department with the EU series, with the EU series they are very quiet and you can have a conversation beside it. It's more for areas where you do need the quiet like camp sites and residential areas. The EM series offers the inverter for clean power but doesn't have the insulation and panels for the noise suppression As far as the guts of both machines they are the same same GX390 engine and generator head so both will have the 240V and 110V hookups. In all honesty both are awesome generators and if taken care should last a very long time. Hope this helps
GreasyWrenches
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