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Chris Zach < czach computer org> asked:<snip> > That said, *how* does the crank mount? I tried putting it on the side by > the foward/reverse switch but the rod is simply too short. Is it > supposed to telescope, and if so how (it doesn't want to move in or > out). Or am I doing something else wrong here? The long handle does telescope. The sleeve does seize onto the square shaft easily. Use some Release-All or other super-lube of your choice, and start to work it loose. I don't remember for sure which end of the tube is locked - IIRC it is the portion nearest the blower that is hard-connected and the end near the operator that slides, but don't quote me. There should be an upright bar above the right side footrest with a hole in it to support the operator end of the crank. I have always had to pull the crank shaft apart, then put the operator end through the hole from the back end, then put the shaft back together again to make it all work. Failing the bar to support the shaft, I think you could mount an eye-bolt in the right general area by tapping a hole in the right side of the dash casting. Make it a big eye-bolt to make sure the hole is big enough, and offsets enough not to mash your knuckles when cranking. > Also how do you take the chute off the body? I'd like to put some molly > grease in there to help it rotate more smoothly. Haven't gotten that far yet. I just spray lube in from every direction, and that seems to work (so far). > It doesn't seem to blow the snow too far; in fact a lot just lands on the > housing itself. Then again I am tring to blow less than a half an inch of > snow right now; does it get better as it's more full? With a bit of practice, you will learn how much snow to feed in to get good projection. On my 36-inch unit, I find 2 inches deep by full width of medium density snow is very nice - about 15 to 30 feet of throw and full charge. If snow is deeper or heavier, take narrower slices. Or pulse your way into the snow. Filling up the chute is my major error when blowing, especially in snow that is wet at all. Wax or lube the chute helps. I have also dispensed with the guard in the chute output. > I assume Bill sells the bottom "scraper" for the plow as well as the > skids, correct? > > Snow coming tonight. Wish I had a set of chains; hope the weight is > enough to do the job. With chains and 300 pounds of me on-board, I don't have much of a traction issue. The 42-inch thrower is probably heavier than mine though. As for plow vs blower, the blower works best for me. However, my issues include a lot of very tight maneuvering, and clearing snow alongside fences. Have fun with it Chris. I do. http://www.econogics.com/ev/etthrowr.jpg (the cars obsured in the background are a 1986 Fiero converted to electric, and a 1975 EVA Metro, making this an all-EV photo) Darryl McMahon |