RE: (ET) level the snow blower

["Elie, Larry (L.D.)" <lelie ford com>]

Sounds like wear on the front bracket, or the blower frame is flexing from 
age.  
Mine is now, due to rust on the bottom.  Side to side float should not be 
more than 
about an inch.  However, every blower is heavier on the one side, and a 
small 
amount of this (half an inch) is normal.  The whole idea is to clear so 
much snow 
that the back tires are on basically dry pavement.  Half an inch is OK, 
but leave 
2" on one side and you may get stuck.  Temp fix is add an old wheel weight 
to the 
back of the blower on the light side.  Even a coat hanger will work to try 
it out, 
but you add weight to the lift.

You can TRIPLE up the strap on the blower by adding another roller 
opposite the 
first, and adding one more pin.  The blower is VERY heavy.  

When the batteries get low, the thrower will clog more (it's turning 
slower).

Larry Elie


-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Tickner [mailto:JeffT softlanding com]
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 9:44 AM
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: (ET) level the snowblower


This is my 3rd year using the snowblower so even tho I don't wax my chute I
rarely have problems with clogs. I cleared my driveway in southern NH 3
times this weekend and I just vary my speed to keep the blower loaded
depending on how much accumulation. I can't wait for the Alltrax controller
with infinite speed adjustment.

My question is, how do you keep your blower parallel with the ground? The
right side of my blower rides up because it's so much lighter then the left
side with the electric motor. I've been considering removing the right
spring but it seems like the lift has enough trouble picking it up (I do
have the strap doubled back). Some times the right side will not go all the
way down unless I push on it with my foot.

Any suggestions?

Jeff Tickner
Technical Support
800-545-9485, Ext 536
SoftLanding Systems



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