BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions...

   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #21  
I have used a 2750 for years on my BX22. Usually I run in float, but for a hard crust or ice base I apply down force. I find locking the read diff in this condition allows you to run straighter, but you still need to release the pressure occasionally to steer to maintain a trajectory.

Paul
 
   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #22  
I have the same snow blower with all the fancy attachments (hydraulic chute rotation and electric deflector installed as a thumb switch on the joystick) and I run it in the float position with the skid shoes set so it floats 1/2" above the ground, once I get a good base I will lower it all the way down but keep it in float position. As for noise compared to the tractor running at high rpm's I find I can bairely hear it running when sitting in the operators station but when standing by it, it does make a bit of noise.
 
   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #23  
Finally got the hydraulic rotator finished. Still needs to be painted but the hard part is done
 

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   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #25  
Keyman, the motor was purchased on ebay. It was a new Anchor Lamina A62FM with foot mount. As others have said, it doesn't make a lot of difference what hydraulic motor you get because there are no real torque demands here; the smallest will work so I looked for a small one that didn't have a high max. rpm. I have seen videos where people have done this mod. and when rotated the chute would scream around. What they need is a hydraulic restricter in the line. Anyway, the one I bought has a max. rpm of 982 and it has turned out to be a good speed. If I had to go one way or the other from this I would choose a little slower.

After purchasing the motor I went about making a mount. I copied what "Dyer, retired" had done only used different materials. I used the same two existing bolt holes for the vertical piece where I used 1 sq. tubing and then made a horizontal piece template out of 1/4" plywood. When the template shape suited me I copied it to a 1/4" thick piece of steel plate. I then cut a piece of steel rod for a brace. I took it all to a local welder who welded it all up in less than 5 min.

I measured up the chute flange and entered the measurements into a CAD program which showed that 9 more teeth could be added with even spacing between all teeth. I printed this scale drawing and transferred the critical points to the chute flange. I then drilled out the base of the tooth valleys with a drill size with the correct radius (don't recall the size but close to 1/4" diam.). After drilling the holes I cut the sides of the teeth into the holes completing the tooth profile. I used an electric die grinder with a slitting disc but a hack saw would work fine here.

Hi there fairly new to all of this, and really amazed at what you,ve done. I too have become frustrated with the manually chute and looking to follow your lead. Would it be possible to grab the PDF file on the rotation teeth?
That would really be appreciated.
Once done I'll post some pics
Thanks in advance for the help
 
   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #26  
An easy way to make that template is to just remove the chute, put a piece of cardboard behind it & hit it with a can of spray paint.

I did that & just cut out the painted area, matched it up with the ends with the existing notches & spray it with a contrasting color. 5/16 drill in the inside of the notches, & grind out the rest of the painted area.

Works perfect & looks factory. I did leave the middle notch uncut so I could not wind up the wires by rotating a full circle.
 
   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #27  
excellent thought process, will be up and running in no time.
thanks for the tip
 
   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #28  
Finally got the hydraulic rotator finished. Still needs to be painted but the hard part is done

Wow - it looks so elegant. My hydraulic chute controls look more like something out of Terry Gilliam's "Brazil".

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JayC
 
   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #29  
I use the "float" most of the time unless I need to scrape buildup off the paved driveway. You will loose your steering with downpressure not to mention you will wreck your driveway with too much. I have an electric rotation works fair. I already want to upgrade to the hydraulic rotation. If you are going to just go all in and do the hydraulic wish I would have.
 
   / BX2750D Snowthrower operational questions... #30  
dsmiley,

I am very interested in copying you and converting my electric chute rotation into hydraulic. I like what you did and am going to copy it. If you could send me any/all info as to what you used for parts or pieces that would be very helpful. I was looking at motors and am trying to get a small one. I just don't know what small is I was looking at 3.15 cu in is that too big? I am handy but am new to hydraulics, couplers and hoses. I think the BX2660 is a 1/4" hose ? along with 1/4" couplers am I on the right tract?
 

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