tdenny,
Periodic polishing compound and some elbow grease helps keep the hood from completely fading out. Actually, it's about time for another go around.
norm,
Both fronts and rears can be turned for either a wide or narrow stance. Mine have been in wide mode since day one. I really believe the JD set-up just doesn't provide proper restaint to keep the hoses out of the way.
Bill,
Can you post pictures of the snowblower support hangers you use?
OkieG