Buying a Snow Blower - Here are a Few Tips to Remember

!±8± Buying a Snow Blower - Here are a Few Tips to Remember

Some people love snow and welcome its arrival, while others wince at the back pain they have to look forward to. Its not surprising that these 2 people fall into 2 groups: those with snow blowers, and those who shovel. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the white stuff once again.

Know Your Snow Job

Just like a car, there are many makes and models of snowblowers (or snow throwers as they are also commonly known as). Each car is suited for a different purpose, and snow blowers are no different.

How long is your driveway? How much snow do you anticipate receiving each year? How heavy is the snow? How wide a space does your snow removal needs cover?

For most city dwellers, who have just a driveway and a sidewalk to clear off, a single stage gas blower will do the trick. These types of snow blowers will touch the ground, so be aware of the area you are clearing. Most single stage gas snow blowers retail for 0 to 0.

However, if you find that you get a lot of snow, or have a larger area to clear, a two stage gas blower will save you time and help avoid further back aches. These types of snow blowers come equiped with wide augers to clear off larger areas, while throwing the snow further. Depending on the type of two stage gas snow blower you are looking at, prices can range from 0 to over 00 according to Consumer Reports.

If you have a gravel driveway, you'll want to ensure that the auger doesn't touch the ground (thus picking up rocks which can be hard on the snowblower, and cause harm if to items near the path of the blowing snow. Most two stage blowers are perfect for gravel driveways.

If you find that you only get a few inches per snowfall, or have a relatively small area to clear, you may find that a single stage electric blower will take care of your needs. Electric snow throwers range between 0 and 0 and will clear an area of about 11-18inches.

Take It For A Spin

While a retailer wont let you clear off any snow at your house to test it out, they will let you push the floor models around. Find one that suits your strength. The larger snow blowers are normally very heavy. While it may be fun to have the largest snow blower on the block, it doesnt make sense to buy it if you cant push it around without hurting your back.

Are the handlebars adjustable to your height? You have to remain in control of your snow blower at all times and the handlebars will help you to move around corners. You should also pay attention to the chute control. By adjusting the direction of the chute, you can angle the snow where you want it, not in front of you or on your neighbours driveway.

Play Safe

If you purchase a single or two stage gas snow blower, remember to start it up outside. Carbon monoxide poisoning is an invisible killer. Clearing snow is tough enough without having to worry about carbon monoxide.

Do you have a set of ear plugs? You'll need them, especially with the larger snow blowers.

Remember not to wear anything that is loose fitting. Its very easy for a scarf or sleeve to get caught in the snow blower and the results are not very nice.

Its obvious, but many people loose limbs because they dont watch what they are doing. If your machine gets clogged, turn it off. Only when the engine is off (or unplugged if you purchase an electric snow blower) should you attempt to clear the clog. Use a wooden broom handle or hockey stick to clear out a clog. Better you have to buy a new broom or a new hockey stick than to have to explain why you no longer have an arm.

Other than price, buying a snow thrower is no different than buying a car. In both cases, you buy the one that meets your exact needs and fits within your budget. Take it out for a test drive and remember safety first.

Start enjoying snow again. Think of how envious your neighbours will be when they see your new machine purring down the driveway, without a care, and without a worry of a sore back.

Buying a Snow Blower - Here are a Few Tips to Remember

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Polaris Ranger and RZR Fuel Pump Problems - Is Your Polaris Ranger Running Poorly?

!±8± Polaris Ranger and RZR Fuel Pump Problems - Is Your Polaris Ranger Running Poorly?

We really like the ride of the Polaris UTVs. Unfortunately, we have noticed that Polaris built the RZR, RZR-S, and Ranger XP with an unreliable fuel pump. In fact, the fuel pump is one of the main problems we see at our service and performance shop. The symptoms you typically experience when your pump is failing are poor upper RPM performance, a loss of top speed and poor acceleration. This definitely makes your Polaris much less fun to drive, but even more importantly, a fuel pump problem can cause your engine devastating damage by not supplying enough fuel. When your engine doesn't receive the required fuel it will run lean.

This creates heat which can cause detonation in the combustion chamber. The worst case scenario (and we have seen this many times) is that the intense heat will actually melt a hole in your piston. Here is what happens. After some usage the pump will wear and then drop from the factory PSI setting of 39 psi, to the low 30s. When your upper revs are sluggish you just aren't getting any fuel. To test this install a fuel pressure gauge at your tank outlet. You can buy these at NAPA or PEP Boys. It is necessary that you rev your engine when testing because many times the pressure will be good at idle but not at the upper RPMs.

To replace your pump with the OEM fuel pump you will need to spend upwards of 0. The high price is because it is only available with the complete fuel tank assembly. Fortunately you can purchase a replacement fuel pump which will work on most Polaris S X S vehicles. Replacement pumps come with color instructions and include everything you will need for installation. Generally they can be installed in about 30 minutes with simple hand tools. The pump plugs right in with no wiring needed.

If you are experiencing poor performance with your Polaris Ranger or RZR this may be your problem. Check out your fuel PSI and if needed get a replacement fuel pump. You bought your Polaris to have some great times. Now you can get back on your UTV and enjoy its top performance once again. As a sidenote this same problematic fuel pump is used in many of the fuel injected Polaris quads. If you own a Polaris ATV and you are having similar symptoms simply follow the same procedure for testing the PSI. Replacement pumps are also available for the Polaris Sportsman.

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Ariens Deluxe Snow Blower

!±8± Ariens Deluxe Snow Blower

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Ventrac Tractor and Snow Blower Make Snow Removal Easier

!±8± Ventrac Tractor and Snow Blower Make Snow Removal Easier

In Deep Snow? Looking for your driveway? We all know that living in an area that is hit heavy with snow can get rough. Winter can throw us the toughest weather and we must find the best way to tackle it. Trying to plow, shovel and push through the snow without a good machine to help can feel like a monumental task, even if it is simply removing snow from the sidewalks. It's a physically demanding job to do by hand and a powerful tractor can help make winter snow clearing a whole lot easier.

There are a multitude of tractors and snow blowers on the market to help clear snow. And deciding on the one for you can be a daunting task. A tractor that really stands out in my mind as the ultimate snow tackling machine is the Ventrac compact tractor with a V-blade and snow blower attachment. Built with commercial grade components, these tractors and attachments are designed to be tough. And tough is what you need when winter comes along. You need a tractor and snow blower that will hold up to the rigors and challenges of winter weather. And I feel that Ventrac is just that tractor.

Several things make this tractor work well for clearing snow. The compact design makes the tractor small enough to fit nicely on sidewalks. No more clearing sidewalks with a shovel! The strong engine power of the Ventrac, as well as the all wheel drive traction, will help you push through mounds of snow you never thought possible. Attach a V-blade and the tractor will quickly clear your sidewalks of snow, saving you many hours of manual labor!

When your driveway is buried in snow, the snow blower attachment mounts on the front of the tractor so you can clearly see where you are going. This snow blower is a two stage system featuring a 220 degree rotational discharge chute designed to easily throw snow up to 40 feet in distance. Hydraulically controlled, it is extremely easy to operate and can be operated from the seat of the tractor for driver comfort. The tractor also has an optional cab for ultimate driver comfort in the nastiest weather...keeping you warm and dry!

I feel Ventrac is a fantastic machine that can make winter life more bearable and easier to handle. With power enough to take on tough work, yet compactly designed to fit tight spaces, it really is a dream to operate. No longer do you need to dread winter snow and wonder how to deal with tough weather conditions. One tractor will get more done and take less of your time doing it.

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Snow Blowers 101: The Difference Between the 3 Types of Snow Blowers

!±8± Snow Blowers 101: The Difference Between the 3 Types of Snow Blowers

If you have already done some preliminary shopping then you know that snow blowers (also known as snow throwers) vary in price range. You can find the cheapest versions for just under 0 and the most expensive versions at over 00. On the cheaper side, these models are engineered to handle moderate snow conditions. The more expensive versions are heavy-duty models that are used in areas where there is heavy snowfall. When all is said and done, there are only two things that you need to consider before buying a snow blower: the amount of snow you expect to receive and the amount of space you have for storage.

Single-Stage Electric Snow Blowers

The single-stage electric blower is a blower that is both small and does not have any driven wheels. This particular blower actually uses a rubber-tipped auger that propels the machine along while picking up and throwing snow along the way.

This type of blower works best on level driveways that are not too long in length. This particular type of blower also works very well on decks and snow-covered walkways. This particular type of blower can handle snowfall that is less than four inches.

Single-stage electric blowers are lightweight, easy to store and easy to handle. One thing you should keep in mind is that this particular blower type has a power cord so you are somewhat limited in length.

Single-Stage Gas Snow Blowers

The gas-powered version of the single-stage snow thrower is more powerful than the electric version. As far as driveway size is concerned, this type of blower can handle mid-size level driveways. Just like the electric version, these blowers are good for decks and walkways. The gas-powered version can handle twice the amount of snow compared to the electric version - up to eight inches.

These blowers are light in weight, easy to store and very easy to handle. You will need both gas and oil to operate this type of blower but you won't have a power cord to deal with.

Two-Stage Gas Snow Blowers

Much like the single-stage blower, the two-stage gas snow thrower also uses a powerful auger to pick up and throw snow while moving. However, the two-stage unit has a fan-like impeller above the auger that throws the snow out of the chute on the "second" stage - hence the name "two-stage" blower.

This type of blower is much larger than the single-stage types. It should also be noted that the two-stage gas blower is wheel driven rather than auger-driven. And because of the size of these machines, they can easily sweep up to 30 inches of snow along with sweeping snow off steep slopes.

Conclusion

The single-stage electric snow blower, single-stage gas snow blower and two-stage gas snow blower all have their different advantages and disadvantages. The type that you should end up purchasing should depend on amount of snowfall and capacity of storage space.

And once you have decided which type to purchase, read all available snow blower reviews.

Snow Blowers 101: The Difference Between the 3 Types of Snow Blowers

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Changing Snow blower Shear Pins

!±8± Changing Snow blower Shear Pins

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Greenworks 26032 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower

!±8±Greenworks 26032 20-Inch 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower

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Tractor Snow Blower

!±8± Tractor Snow Blower

A tractor snowblower can be a very useful and time saving piece of equipment. There are basically 2 different configurations, and front mount and a rear mount.

Most people who don't use a tractor snowblower in a full time way will opt for a rear 3 point mount that is drives by a simple power take off. The 3 point mounted snow blower is simple and quick to install, simply back up t the snow blower, connect the 3 point hitch and the power take off and your ready to blow snow. One of the disadvantages to the rear mount tractor snow blower is that you are blowing snow in reverse, thus being just a little bit uncomfortable having to twist in the tractor seat to see where you are going. The other disadvantage that I have heard is that it can be rough on the tractors transmission, since they weren't designed to operate in reverse a lot. I don't know if that is a valid point, but it is worth mentioning.

The front mount tractor snowblowers are very nice since you can just drive comfortably forward to blow snow. The problem with the front mount models is that they are more complicated all of the way around. Usually they are operated by hydraulics and have a large and complicated mounting mechanism.

I have seen some creative mounts where a person puts a 3 point attachment on the front of a tractor and convert a rear mount power take off drive tractor snow blower to hydraulic drive. This way you can get a little bit of the best of both worlds from front an rear mount snow blowers.

All in all tractor snow blowers a re a rather simple and very useful tool when you get a significant snowfall. I remember when we lived in Minnesota and got a 4 foot snowfall on October 31st several years ago. Getting to the barn or getting the driveway passable even for a 4 wheel drive truck was going to take a fair amount of digging. We had a neighbor with a rear mount tractor snowblower on an international 1066. Without asking or anything in about 10 minutes he blew us a path to the barn and blew out our driveway. It was impressive. That was when I was sold on the advantages of a snow blower over other means of moving snow.

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A Review of Popular Snow Blower Products

!±8± A Review of Popular Snow Blower Products

No job is too small or too big for a snow blower. From the humblest light powdering to the heaviest blizzards, there's a machine designed to clear the way. Here is a look at several brands of snow blowers and what you should know before making that first purchase.

Toro Snow Blowers

Toro's 12 single-stage, dual-stage, and electric snow blowers offer a 5-year warranty on their exclusive 2-cycle R*Tech Engine. Most warranties only last 2 years. Other goodies Toro offers: A special trigger for releasing power to the wheels for tight turning action; an omni-directional joystick for mechanically aiming the discharge chute; and a heavy-duty gear case, eliminating the need for shear pins.

Honda Snow Blowers

Honda's line of ten snow blowers feature logical control layouts and "infinitely variable" drive speeds, allowing you to choose your exact speed in forward and reverse without stopping. Most other snow blowers have 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds. Honda snow blowers all use Honda engines, which focus on fuel economy.

Ariens Snow Blowers

Ariens offers 14 high-quality single- and dual-stage gas snow blowers, plus the unique Power Brush, which is perfect for clearing away light snow and leaves. All Ariens snow blowers have tires that don't require chains, preventing wear and tear on your driveway. Ariens warranties last 3 years.

MTD Snow Blowers

MTD is a family of outdoor equipment brands, including Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Yard Machines, and Yard Man. Yard Machines boasts 14 different gas and electric snow blowers to fit your needs. Troy-Bilt and Yard Man sport the biggest, most powerful machines for the heaviest jobs. White Outdoor offers the most affordable models, ranging from 0 for their single-stage unit to ,100 for their largest dual-stage thrower.

John Deere Snow Blowers

John Deere contracts Frontier Equipment for their snow blowers. All Frontier Equipment single-stage snow blowers, as well as their smallest dual-stage units, use standard Tecumseh Snow King engines. Their 9 to 13 horsepower units use Briggs and Stratton Intek Snow engines, which are designed for performance in sub-zero temperatures, quick starts, and quiet running. All Frontier Equipment dual-stage snow blowers are optimized for constant carburetor and engine temperatures, with an optional engine block heater.

Murray Snow Blowers

Snapper makes Murray's snow blowers. They come in all sizes and stages. They only offer 5 forward speeds rather than the standard 6, but their exclusive "Creeper Speed" makes up for it by getting you steadily through some of the tougher portions of the job.

Craftsman Snow Blowers

Craftsman has an exclusive agreement with Sears whereby Sears both sells and services Craftsman snow blowers. This is desirable because Sears's technicians where you bought your machine know the machine inside and out. Craftsman snow blowers use Briggs & Stratton for their smaller engines and Tecumseh for their larger engines. Newer Craftsman snow blowers are made by AYP or Murray.

Simplicity Snow Blowers

By design, Simplicity snow blowers are anything but. Their 11 models boast such extras as a special handle for releasing power to the right wheel, allowing for turning on a dime; a snow depth and density sensor that automatically adjusts power to the auger and impeller; and a Briggs & Stratton Intek Snow engine, which is built for subzero temperatures, quick starts, and quiet running.

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