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My parking area (30x30) is crushed stone. I was told this is fine for gas powered snow throwers. The area is pretty compacted by there are plenty of loose stones on the surface (from cherry size to a few potatoes). Anyone have experience on this type of surface?
Oh -- and what are shear pins and does one commonly acquire spares pre-season?
On stone surfaces set the blower to leave at least 1" of snow to avoid flinging stones like a belt fed carapault. Get the Sears 9+ hp 2 stage. Check the oil everytime you use it. Keep the cooling fins clear of snow. Use a gas stabilized or drain the thing when you park it in the summer. Check gearbox oil before use in fall. Wax the parts that move the snow before first use. It will toss the snow further. Treat it right and it will last for years.
BTW - regular soft nails can substitute for shear pins and are way cheaper.
GregW, you forgot to mention, NEVER put your hand in the chute to clear it....then you can READ the manual.
Everyone reads their manual, BUT ALWAYS end up sticking their hand in the chute to clear it. Could never figure that one out .
Duuuuuhhhhh McFly!!
I learned the hard way to never grab moving machinery when I was about 6 yrs old. I learned it so well that I forget others may not have. Shouting - NEVER STICK YOUR HAND NEAR MOVING MACHINERY FOR ANY REASON! EVER!
The deal in question has a snow blade, wheel weights, chains, an enclosure for the operator, a double bagger, and a 48" cut. The tractor alone is over $1200. With 2.5 acres, you can do alot with a tractor. Don't forget you have to mow as well! Then you have fall clean-up, etc. Buy a cart and you got it made. I don't think spending that kind of money is a bad deal, concidering it will last you twenty years. That's $80 a year, BTW.
Just because you're cheap doesn't mean everyone else has to be.
I learned the hard way to never grab moving machinery when I was about 6 yrs old. I learned it so well that I forget others may not have. Shouting - NEVER STICK YOUR HAND NEAR MOVING MACHINERY FOR ANY REASON! EVER!
Got a Craftsman 9hp model for $739 on Saturday - last day of their sale. On Sunday the price was up to $799!
Congratulation on your new purchase. Now, take some of your saved money and buy a pack of the proper shear pins. Their only about a buck or so a piece. This will save you time, provide more safety for you and avoid any unusual damage to your machine. Not to mention usage of anything other than the proper shear pins may void whatever warranty came with your new machine.
I have crushed stone and a snowblower too. Set the bottom spacers as low as they will go and just let the snowblower glide over the snow. Dont push it down the the stones or it will fling them all over the yard. Takes a little practice to get the technique going. Basically after snowblowing you should have an inch of snow over the stones, which is fine.
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