Normal snowblower operation?

[stegs 327]

Hey guys/gals

 

quick question

 

I have a newer tall chute "toro" brand snowblower that i traded for from a member here

 

 

The snowblower works incredible, throws snow 20' easily. It has been a real life saver lately here in michigan with all the snow

 

Anyway, I have it mounted to my 417-A, but i noticed if i get into some really heavy or deep stuff the blower slows way down and almost stops

 

 

Usually its my fault, just going to fast, But i was wondering. Is is a sign that i need to replace the belt on the blower? Maybe its just wet? slipping? 

 

It works fantastic 99.9% of the time, but every once in a while it will almost stop spinning. 

 

Just curious, should i replace the belt, or you guys think it just gets wet and slips on the pulleys when the load is too much?

[Pullstart 66,716]

When it stops, do you see the belt stop too?  Also, are you sure it’s in the larger diameter of the two PTO grooves?

[stegs 327]

7 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

When it stops, do you see the belt stop too?  Also, are you sure it’s in the larger diameter of the two PTO grooves?

i guess i never really looked if the belts slows down. Usually at that point im turned around and backing up

 

and yes, i think im using the bigger of the pulleys,.

[peter lena 9,271]

@stegs  , think you are going too fast , should be taking advantage of the gearing  set up .  make sure that related linkages are lubricated and free and easy in their function . pete 

 

[lynnmor 7,815]

I think that your PTO is slipping, they need to be adjusted up firmly for a snowblower.

[stegs 327]

11 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

I think that your PTO is slipping, they need to be adjusted up firmly for a snowblower.

oh never thought of that. Is there a way to test it?

 

[lynnmor 7,815]

3 minutes ago, stegs said:

oh never thought of that. Is there a way to test it?

 

Not really, you should feel a firm push as you engage.

[pfrederi 18,669]

1 hour ago, Pullstart said:

When it stops, do you see the belt stop too?  Also, are you sure it’s in the larger diameter of the two PTO grooves?

 

 

Manual shows belt in the outer/smaller pulley of the PTO

 

 

[pfrederi 18,669]

Just now, lynnmor said:

Not really, you should feel a firm push as you engage.

 

Put a paint mark on the PTO cone.  When blowers stops does paint mark slow/stop??

[oldlineman 1,537]

With snow blowing around I would not think it would be uncommon for the PTO to get wet and slip even if it seems to work ok in the summer mowing. Probable just needs one or so turns on the adjustment rod.