Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Underperforming Meteor 48" rear blower

[5picker]

If it's a 3 blade fan you'll likely have to increase your PTO speed as much as you can.
As mentioned, the three blade fan isn't as efficient as a four blade fan.

Heavy, wet snow is problematic for most any blower though.
Loading the blower full swath is sometimes better than less.

I keep an old broom handle within reach for those times when nothing else seems to work to keep the chute from clogging.

 

[BotaSteve57]

If it's a 3 blade fan you'll likely have to increase your PTO speed as much as you can.
As mentioned, the three blade fan isn't as efficient as a four blade fan.

Heavy, wet snow is problematic for most any blower though.
Loading the blower full swath is sometimes better than less.

I keep an old broom handle within reach for those times when nothing else seems to work to keep the chute from clogging.

Ok, I 've tried increasing the PTO to 720 rpm....and checked for a shear pin break. It is a four blade fan and everything seems OK. Doesn't matter if I proceed slowly...(just a little snow is pushed out and it looks like it can take more)...or quicker, (when things jam up)....or pushing it into a pile of snow (no-go at all).

I am about ready to give up...maybe it has to do with the clutch stopping the PTO and everything turns to concrete? Do people with HST experience the same thing?

 

[flyingcow]

I don't have an HST tractor. But this seems baffling. But you said it is used.

FWIW- I've never used silicone to make the blower work better. Have been snowblowing for 12 yrs. 3 or 4 different units I've owned. I am probably wrong, but i think it's snake oil.

How long have you had the tractor? Bush hogged with it? Just curious if you've used the PTO under a load?
Just fishing.

 

[JerryK]

I know this may sound stupid, but is the 'fan' on the blower turning in the right direction. Most PTO's turn clockwise when you face the rear of the tractor, and the chute should be to the top left as the fan turns clockwise... Some blowers that are made for the front of the tractor are built backwards from the ones for the 3 point... [ when you get done laughing at me, go check... ] Ditto on the 'been blowing snow for many years and never had to spray anything in the chute' thing....

 

[yelbike]

Is it the old style pull type 3 pt blower?
Pictures might help us out.

 

[Don87]

Ok, I 've tried increasing the PTO to 720 rpm....and checked for a shear pin break. It is a four blade fan and everything seems OK. Doesn't matter if I proceed slowly...(just a little snow is pushed out and it looks like it can take more)...or quicker, (when things jam up)....or pushing it into a pile of snow (no-go at all).

I am about ready to give up...maybe it has to do with the clutch stopping the PTO and everything turns to concrete? Do people with HST experience the same thing?

That'll do it.

Choose the lowest gear you have, and the highest RPM's, wide open throttle, and don't stop moving until you absolutely have to.

 

[Looking4new]

My new 60" meteor front mount doesn't throw it very far either (8-10') and it plugged up from time to time. What I did was take the cover off the front of the chute at the bottom. I guess it is there for when the chute gets plugged. It aint there now and the chute doesn't plug up anymore.

I do have HST. I also travel slower and keep the engine RPM's at 2400.

 

[wildwillie]

If it is a used unit the four fan blades may be worn out of specks. it can happen fast if somebody was blowing a lot of gravel. Cant think of the name right now but but Ive seen a impeller repair kit that consists of some rubber flaps that bolt to the impellers of snow blowers big or small

 

[joeyd]

My meteor doesn't blow snow very far either but enough to get it off the road and driveway, I end up moving it twice on the parking area in front of my house. I can get a finger tip between the blade and the housing and was wondering about the impeller kit also. You can find it here, SNOWBLOWER IMPELLER KIT the testimonials sound good.

 

[yelbike]

My meteor doesn't blow snow very far either but enough to get it off the road and driveway, I end up moving it twice on the parking area in front of my house. I can get a finger tip between the blade and the housing and was wondering about the impeller kit also. You can find it here, SNOWBLOWER IMPELLER KIT the testimonials sound good.

I don't think making a kit yourself would be very hard. Just a few bolts and an old mud flap cut down to size.