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[450EXC]

What is the good info on chute drive - I see on the Puma website they have a new gear drive. Does the older cable drive work ok ? Some dealers have leftover 04/05 models.

Larry

 

[jwease]

I had the same question. I saw a new blower with the cable that worked great but was heavily greased. Then I saw others not greased that wouldn't even turn. It seems grease is the key.

 

[robison]

Grease is the key for both types of chute rotation. If the swivel surface is not greased it will quickly rust and bind. You just notice it more w/ cables. Use a good water resistant grease, a marine product for example.

 

[MadReferee]

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Mine works just fine, even after being loaded up with snow. The is a white plastic like swivel base that the chute rotates on. You can see it in the picture.

I only lube my cable with with lithium spray on lube at the start of each season.

 

[vtwinkicker]

Tom,
Saw your post about volume buy on snowblowers. I maight be interested. I'm in the northern Catskills. I got a price of $1795 for a Lucknow S50 (60"). I'm near Cobleskill.

 

[450EXC]

Well we did'nt get the volume deal going yet but I had to run up and grab a Puma, they only had one left, a leftover 04/05 for $ 1,700.

v twin kicker - You might still be able to hook up with ttowne and/or jwease. There are still some 5' around, I think about $ 1,550.

EDIT: We should all team up when we buy cabs !

jwease, ttowne and everyone else -thanks again for the help, Larry

 

[vtwinkicker]

Hey Larry,

What is the 5 footer for $1550, that a Puma? What dealer? If the drive isn't too much I may look into it. By me I have Meteor and maybe a Blizzard for ~ $2000, The Lucknow is $1795. thanks!

 

[450EXC]

I was looking for 6' so I did'nt ck on 5' but:

Kennedy tractor, rt 13, Westdale, north of Camden, 315-965-1161 till 5:00 2 - 5' Agrotrend = $ 1,550 (maybe 1,500). leftovers?

Gary's equip, Syracuse, Rt 31 just west of 81 exit, 1-800-427-8072. Easy to get get to - Autobaun all the way. I did'nt ask but it looked like a couple of 5' Puma there. $ 1,500? leftovers?

I bought mine at Gary's. jwease pointed me that way- a little cheaper. You could jump on the thruway and be at Gary's pretty quick.

Let us know how you make out, Larry

P.S.-Lake effect starts tonite- ttowne & sailtrac will prob get 2' /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[ttowne66]

450EXC

By one day I missed the deal of a lifetime on a 68 in Meteor. One season of use and in great shape. $1250. Called the guy on Sat and looked at it alone on Monday. Called him Monday night but he said he already sold it and took a $300 down payment. I actually called him back and offered $1400 but he said he would feel bad about renigging on the deal, I asked if the guy was a good guy or an a-hole but he said the guy was a real good guy. So, I guess he deserved the good deal!

Looked at a JRW today. I suppose they are all likely good blowers and will have to spend around $2000 no matter what. Oh well!

 

[450EXC]

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Yep, I've been there before. Accually, when I walked up to the counter at Garys yesterday, I told the lady I wanted to buy the 6' blower she said " it's sold". I told her I had called a few hours earlier she said " oh, you'r the guy". Pheeew

As of monday there was still a 6' Puma at kennedys - $ 1,750. Not a bad price.

Larry