rexman72 210 #1 Posted April 27, 2014 I heard all the talk about how good these snow blowers do so I went out and picked one up this morning. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,170 #2 Posted April 27, 2014 You'll love it, they chuck snow like crazy. One thing I noticed is that the side wings are mounted backwards on yours, undo 6 bolts and you can have em on right. Mike........... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #3 Posted April 27, 2014 Nah! They are junk! ... bring to the big show in PA and I'll take it off your hands! You scored a great deal there. it looks brand new! you need it living in Maine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #4 Posted April 27, 2014 yes I picked it up for real cheap money.When I got there and looked it over I couldn't believe how good it looked.The guy had it on a pallet and loaded it on my truck and I didn't even have to lift a finger You'll love it, they chuck snow like crazy. One thing I noticed is that the side wings are mounted backwards on yours, undo 6 bolts and you can have em on right. Mike........... Hmmmmm thanks for pointing that out.I wonder why they did it like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #5 Posted April 27, 2014 Nice find Rex....It looks like it was hardly used. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #6 Posted April 27, 2014 Its not going to get used next winter because we have n el nino coming and going to be in the 80s next year in maine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #7 Posted April 27, 2014 Looks like new. You did good I think!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #8 Posted April 27, 2014 Congrats on the new blower... when the going gets tough, you certainly won't be regretting that purchase. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #9 Posted April 27, 2014 nice vid and it looks like it can throw some snow.I got tired of everyone saying how good they were and I didn't have one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,844 #10 Posted April 27, 2014 Aim for the street lights with it! That's what I did with mine hooked to Marvin! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #11 Posted April 27, 2014 Aim for the street lights with it! That's what I did with mine hooked to Marvin! lol wow marvin throws snow like no tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #12 Posted April 28, 2014 Nice score... You will be very pleased with the performance of the single stage..... Mike, I think it is a your preferance, on how you want the side wings mounted.... I was told they mount them that way to draw additional snow into the auger and allow you to run the snow blower along things like fences and houses, without having to worry about scraping your tractor up... This does give it 6" or so of additional width, on each side, to ensure the blower get "curb rash" and not the tractor..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cod 121 #13 Posted April 28, 2014 Nice looking thrower and the only suggestion I'd offer is that when you mount it to your tractor, keep an eye on the pin you attach the lift rod to. I made the mistake of not checking mine and this past winter I wore mine ( the pin )down to the hole the cotter pin goes through. As a first time user it never occured to me to check it and I think it happened as a result lowering the adjusting wheels too much to improve getting the snow off my driveway. This summer I'll have to take it to a weld shop and see if they can add metal to the pin or perhaps mount a new one but this time I'll turn the pin upwards and keep it away from the pavement. Good luck - Cod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dewdew 10 #14 Posted April 28, 2014 I have the same blower. I love it. You guys think that guide wheels are the way to go? Rather than the guide plates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #15 Posted April 28, 2014 Squonk can answer that one, but I would have to say yes to the wheels vs. skids. RC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 87 #16 Posted April 28, 2014 Nice find Rex! You will appreciate the tall chute... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,844 #17 Posted April 28, 2014 I have a gravel drive hence the wheels. Skids will dig in Ito anything. Saves the grass some too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dewdew 10 #18 Posted April 28, 2014 Can you buy the wheel guides? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #19 Posted April 29, 2014 Nice looking thrower and the only suggestion I'd offer is that when you mount it to your tractor, keep an eye on the pin you attach the lift rod to. I made the mistake of not checking mine and this past winter I wore mine ( the pin )down to the hole the cotter pin goes through. As a first time user it never occured to me to check it and I think it happened as a result lowering the adjusting wheels too much to improve getting the snow off my driveway. This summer I'll have to take it to a weld shop and see if they can add metal to the pin or perhaps mount a new one but this time I'll turn the pin upwards and keep it away from the pavement. Good luck - Cod why cant you drill a hole where the pin was and put a bolt through it to the lift? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMaine 31 #20 Posted April 29, 2014 Nice score. I found one in CT today for cheap money looks brand new, debating on buying it and selling mine (although nothing wrong with mine) I must have caught the sickness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,844 #21 Posted April 29, 2014 Can you buy the wheel guides?I made mine.Took some plate and copied the standard slots, welded a bolt for an axle. Got some wheels from TSC and drilled holes in the bolts for cotter pins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #22 Posted April 29, 2014 Mike: Any chance of fabricating another set???? What would the price be? RC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cod 121 #23 Posted April 30, 2014 why cant you drill a hole where the pin was and put a bolt through it to the lift? Interesting idea and thanks for the suggestion. My main concern was initially to just replace the metal that was worn off and then the more I looked at it, the more I got to wondering why not rotate the pin so it can't rub against the pavement. I suspect it's easier to lift the blower using the bend in the pin as opposed to just the cotter pin so I have to look it more closely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #24 Posted April 30, 2014 Nice score. I found one in CT today for cheap money looks brand new, debating on buying it and selling mine (although nothing wrong with mine) I must have caught the sickness. yes this blower wasn't for sale until I had the guys father ask him if he wanted to get rid or it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
