Snowblower Guidance

[lawn_king]

Go easy there m7040. If you slam a hazzard hard enough, you will tweek a loader arm! It's happend to members here!

 

[m7040]

assumed that the trip spring devices would protect in case of obstructions but may be it can happen anyway?

 

[carrsw1]

Thanks to all for your advice.

 

[Dusty]

The BX with loaded rear tires should handle all the snow that you will encounter without problems. Just remember that the wet snow will build up in the chute and clog it. NEVER put your hand into the chute, even if the machine is off. There can be a lot of tension on the rotating parts and they can move when you remove the obstruction. Always use a paddle or some other device to reach into the chute. Also keep a good supply of shear pins on hand, because you will break at least one every time you blow snow. If you break the shear pin on the second stage auger, they can be a bear to locate in the shaft. Don't forget to get a few of these shear pins also. I spray the augers, box and chute with vegetable spray to lube everything before using the machine. Also, don't forget to occasionally grease the drive shaft of the snowblower. In heavy wet snow, go slow and take half bites. It is a lot easier than trying to clear the chute. Make sure that when you are done, that you remove all the snow from the blower, because if it partially melts and then refreezes, you will have ice to deal with. As the snow moves through the chute, the friction will warm the chute and this warmed metal will also tend to cause the snow to build up on it. . Also, the drive chain on the blower will need to be lubricated. Check with your local motorcycle dealer to get a good lubricant for the chain. The chain is manufactured to a metric standard, so repair links are not easily obtained. Also, adjust the shoes at the bottom to hold the cutting edge off the driveway about 1/16 - 1/8 inch. You don't want to be buying a new cutting edge every year and that little bit of snow will be gone quickly. One thing about NE snow storms, is that once they end, the next day the sun is out brightly and starts the melting process. Until you get used to using a snow blower, you would be best off to check it every 15 -30 minutes until you are familiar with the characteristics of the machine. Dusty

 

[Stoweski]

Just to add one possible tip regarding the clogging chute. I used veggie oil, HD silicone spray, and a multitude of other oils to try and stop the clogging... Nothing has worked for me. As I was searching for snowblower related threads on here I came across someone's tip to use butcher block wax. They say it will last all season and it works very well. After dealing with clogged chutes on numerous occasions last year (and getting very frustrated in the process) I decided to buy some of this paste wax. There are a few different kinds but they're all the same thing. SC Johnson makes a Paste Wax but bowling alley wax and butcher block wax are similar.
I figured if it's been tried and it works maybe this is the solution that I'm looking for since I'm running out of options. Already put it on my snowblowers. I'll let you know how it works as soon as we get dumped on.

Keith
Kubota B7610

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

I have had no problem with snow clogging the chute of the BX blower in 2 seasons of use. I may be lucky but I have not sheered a pin on the blower. BUT I only use it on paved driveways.