Tach-a-matic 357 #1 Posted November 16, 2018 Heavy wet snow tonight in NJ Made about 4 passes ok and then it started to rain and thats when things took a turn for the worse. The clutch started prtotesting and then just stopped. I cant even turn the auger by hand. I wonder if its snow or a bearing went.. Ill check tomorrow. However my Predatoro, a 1979 Toro 524 with a 6.5 Predator and an impller kit slung it with no problem W-H first, then Predator after that... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9XUYiBOz5o&feature=youtu.be On the SS, the gap isn't that big between bucket and auger but I am wondering if an impller kit can be installed on the section that slings the snow to improve efficiency . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,708 #2 Posted November 16, 2018 All I'll say is I've never had much luck with slushy snow or really wet heavy snow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,584 #3 Posted November 16, 2018 Although the warm cab tempted me, I didn't even try to blow this heavy wet snow with the tall chute SS blower. I went with the 48" plow and had no problems. A plow or a dual stage blower is required for this stuff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyK149 62 #4 Posted November 16, 2018 I've packed my snow blower (walk behind, not tractor mount) like that many times. It's the slushy snow; it just doesn't move through the machine well. As Ed said, you really need a plow at that point. Yay more stuff to buy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,033 #5 Posted November 16, 2018 wet heavy snow does not like snow blowers, having said that I regularly spray down my blower chute and auger system with SNOW JET OR TEFLON SPRAY . that will help, with todays snow , no question, it was plow all the way, like pushing a stream . glad to be able to go either way with the white stuff. by the way, do you regularly LUBRICATE THE AUGER CHAIN AND GEAR ? on that 36-42 single stage? its often forgotten , but a smooth running chain will help on that auger speed. I use chain and cable lubricant on mine ,regularly ,and it spins up without effort . just my own experience , good luck with it , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tach-a-matic 357 #6 Posted November 16, 2018 its 42" with a brand new chain. Will douse it with some Fluid Film ASAP Question: The PTO clutch has three 3 pulleys; 1 for the trans in the back, 1 in the middle and 1 on the end. The smallest pulley on the end is where i have the blower belt. Is it supposed to be on the larger middle pulley? If not, what would happen if I put it there. Would it spin too fast and grenade itself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
