PMaine 31 #1 Posted December 1, 2014 I have a tall chute single stage blower, I was touching up the driveway and on the way back to the garage the chain broke. It was not under any load (no snow going through it) when it let go. I've fixed it already, but what I'm wondering is do these chains break often? Should they be replaced every other year or so? The cogs all looked good, no sharp teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #2 Posted December 1, 2014 They usually wear out before they break. Check for a frozen bearing or idler sprocket before replacing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMaine 31 #3 Posted December 1, 2014 Everything seems in great shape, it all moves freely with no noise! I've put a new chain on it, and ran it, so far so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #4 Posted December 1, 2014 My blower is 1995 same as yours tall chute single stage. My chain is original and I blow a lot of snow 2 yards one is 150 X 25 and the other is maybe 100 X 15. I use bar and chain oil on mine ( the chain) I put it in a pump oiler and have my son just bump the PTO lever. As the chain spins I pump the oiler and saturate the chain maybe 2 times per winter. It is at the end of the adjustment and has been for at least the last 10 winters. The sprockets look good and bearings are smooth. I think sometimes you just get lucky and get a good part my good part seams to be the whole machine or at a min a good chain. Good luck Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #5 Posted December 1, 2014 Jeff - I may try the bar and chain oil. I have been using Lucas chain lubricant in the spary can. At $10.00 a can it can get expensive, but no complaints. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff lary 171 #6 Posted December 1, 2014 Well I have used the spray too but b&c oil was there when I got in the mood to lube. I don't presume to tell you that b&c oil will make a chain last like mine. But mine is 19 years old and that's what I do. I have zero plans to change the chain anytime soon either. Should it be changed yea probably but it works and is not causing damage any place else sooooooo........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites