Anyone know anything about snowblowers?

[wildbill23c]

You'll need to get the cover off the bottom of the machine where the pulley and shaft system is. Clean all the rust off the sliding shaft where the rubber drive disc is then apply a very light film of grease, you don't want it flying around under there getting on the drive pulley and drive disc otherwise you'll completely lose the self-propel portion. While you are under there after you get that shaft cleaned up and greased, take a scotch brite pad and some soapy water and clean off the drive pulley (the large silver one that the drive disc makes contact with).

Attached picture with lubrication points and cleaning points. Hope that helps.

Link to video example of lubrication points as well as wheel removal and lubricating axle shafts.

about 3:50 minutes to about 14:00 minutes for reference.

 

[G8orFord]

What I know about snow blowers is: If you live where you need a snow blower (or even a snow shovel) you live too far north.

Ok, it's not so much what I know about snow blowers, it's more how I feel about snow. It's kinda like going to California, it's a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.

 

[1990RangerinSK]

What I know about snow blowers is: If you live where you need a snow blower (or even a snow shovel) you live too far north.

Ok, it's not so much what I know about snow blowers, it's more how I feel about snow. It's kinda like going to California, it's a nice place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.

You don't like watching people play bumper cars in the street? Or freezing your backside off? Or walking through six feet of snow?

 

[sgtsandman]

He'd rather deal with the oppressive heat of the deep south instead and hurricanes. To each their own I guess. I wouldn't mind moving a bit further south to take the edge off winter but not so far south to slow bake and melt.

I find with where I am, clearing snow, even with a snow blower can work up a pretty good sweat. It's just easier on your back.

 

[1990RangerinSK]

He'd rather deal with the oppressive heat of the deep south instead and hurricanes. To each their own I guess. I wouldn't mind moving a bit further south to take the edge off winter but not so far south to slow bake and melt.

I find with where I am, clearing snow, even with a snow blower can work up a pretty good sweat. It's just easier on your back.

Probably. No sense of adventure, I'd say. There ain't nuffin' like the sound of a car or truck engine struggling to turn over at -40, and then protesting when you finally coax it to start. Unless, of course, you count not being able to get into the driveway because of the four foot deep snow drift.

 

[sgtsandman]

Yeah, I don't even like the single digit stuff anymore. To the point that I put things in my trucks so they warm up faster, like a block heater. Starting isn't a problem, I just hate the deep cold and my mechanics fingers agree with that sentiment. LOL

 

[G8orFord]

Yep, I'll take the heat and my chances with a hurricane every 10-15 years over so much snow every year that I have to clear it to get out of my driveway. I don't mind a little snow every now and then, but I don't want to have to deal with it and the issues it brings 2 or 3 months out of the year.

 

[sgtsandman]

And you might have to put on something more than shorts and flip flops.

 

[G8orFord]

LOL, that too. It was 35° here this morning, supposed to be mid-70's this afternoon. I live in the place that's the hottest in the summer and coldest in the winter over any other spot in Florida. Perfect balance.

off topic: @Jim Oaks we need a "DOH!" or "headslap" smilie.

 

[Grumpaw]

Lived in South Fla from 1959 till 1995, and went thry every hurricane during those years. As a cop, had to work during some. After losing home in Andrew, was able to retire in 1996 and within a week we moved to NC and then to Va mountains.
Would take a snow storm and cold weather any time over a hurricane. Hurricane itself is bad, but even worse are the weeks/months after one.
Never again. Va Shenandoah Valley has a nice 4 seasons. Snow and cold temps over a hurricane or the apprehension about getting one is a no brainer.
Grumpaw

 

[rusty ol ranger]

You'll need to get the cover off the bottom of the machine where the pulley and shaft system is. Clean all the rust off the sliding shaft where the rubber drive disc is then apply a very light film of grease, you don't want it flying around under there getting on the drive pulley and drive disc otherwise you'll completely lose the self-propel portion. While you are under there after you get that shaft cleaned up and greased, take a scotch brite pad and some soapy water and clean off the drive pulley (the large silver one that the drive disc makes contact with).

Attached picture with lubrication points and cleaning points. Hope that helps.

Link to video example of lubrication points as well as wheel removal and lubricating axle shafts.

about 3:50 minutes to about 14:00 minutes for reference.

Shit.

Wish ida seen that.

I sprayed white grease all over under it now it barely moves.

Im gonna get some brake cleaner and rags and clean everything back up good. It should be fine. It still moves a little bit.

It does shift good now though