peter lena 9,757 #27 Posted 21 hours ago @Darb1964 think if i were getting a stand by gen today would definitely get the LPG bigger unit option , also relatively easy to get a transfer switch hook up installed , outside the house . did that many years ago , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,505 #28 Posted 21 hours ago 13 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Wayne0 all windows are like a frozen coral reef , that early AM RAIN just froze in place , just electric power shoveled , front of garage doors , that helped a lot , just a rolling auger , initial swipe , maybe half of snow depth , not trying for all of it , then then coming back with wheels on ground for second clear path . that double take is the way to go , makes it easier all around , another very evident issue , is over dressing when exerting , sense what works / does not . local weather says wind will not drop off till after 6 tonight , now that garage , is open , will try blower later , just a powered walk out the door , SHACKELTON , PETE I'm not even attempting anything until tomorrow. WAY too windy for the blower. I'd look like a snowman! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,248 #29 Posted 20 hours ago UGH, tension spring for the 520-HC drive belt idler broke this morning on round one of snow clearing. Fun stuff to go back out there and repair it in the middle of the driveway under these wonderful conditions. It could always be worse! Just got warmed up so heading out to tackle it. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,612 #30 Posted 20 hours ago Ariens blower first and a clean up after with the 520-8…no problems. Maybe 12” and it wasn’t wet/heavy like I was expecting. 6 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,248 #31 Posted 20 hours ago Well it was a little worse. LOL The drive belt was frayed and noticed the inside loop edges would touch each other when that idler was pushed down. Got the belt changed but still need to do the idler spring. Came back in to warm up a little. And I couldn't tell where that spring connected on the arm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 77,298 #32 Posted 19 hours ago Nearly zero snow here. Quite windy. We've been remaining on the far northern fringe of this storm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,248 #33 Posted 18 hours ago You know it's cold when you have to warm up the little propane tank with a heat gun in order to get a flame out of it! Used the torch to heat and re-shape that broken idler spring. Drive belt and tractor is back in business for now, although it will need some permanent attention when it warms up. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,440 #34 Posted 18 hours ago 3 hours ago, Darb1964 said: My sister in Bridgewater Massachusetts is without power, high winds and lots of snow. She said she can't see out of any of her windows. I have about 6 inches in the Berkshires of Massachusetts with little wind and light snow. Hopefully we don't get much more in the Berkshires we have enough for past storms. Darb you must have a big tractor with a bucket if I remember right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,139 #35 Posted 16 hours ago 1 hour ago, Retired Wrencher said: Darb you must have a big tractor with a bucket if I remember right. Yes, I have the Kubota L 3010. That helps me keep the banks pushed back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,505 #36 Posted 14 hours ago Riding the storm out............ 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 10,762 #37 Posted 13 hours ago Retirement is a wonderful thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,248 #38 Posted 13 hours ago Got all the deep stuff done but scraping with the blade had to wait until tomorrow. This is what appears to be the spring location it was on but that doesn't look right to me. Like the notch was ground in to keep it from slipping but I'm assuming it should probably be connected somewhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,612 #39 Posted 12 hours ago This is my C-145…no pics of behind the idler 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,440 #40 Posted 2 hours ago 13 hours ago, Darb1964 said: Yes, I have the Kubota L 3010. That helps me keep the banks pushed back. That good Darb. We are getting to old to be shoveling snow. Stay safe up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,440 #41 Posted 2 hours ago 10 hours ago, Sparky said: This is my C-145…no pics of behind the idler What’s going on here, Mike. Are you’re having a pulley problem or a belt problem. I see the fan is got a little eaten up. Hope you can fix it and get it ready for the next round of snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,440 #42 Posted 2 hours ago 18 hours ago, wallfish said: UGH, tension spring for the 520-HC drive belt idler broke this morning on round one of snow clearing. Fun stuff to go back out there and repair it in the middle of the driveway under these wonderful conditions. It could always be worse! Just got warmed up so heading out to tackle it. John I know you got more snow the we did. What was the final amount of snow did you get? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 1,104 #43 Posted 1 hour ago It's hard to judge the snow amount where I am. There's nothing on my deck this morning but there are plow berms at the end of the driveway. Not complaining 😏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
