It's A Job For The Snow-Blower

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It's A Job For The Snow-Blower on Squidoo. You know it's time. The North Wind is blowing, winter is in and snow is falling. Think about getting your snow blower out of the garage now. Get it serviced and give it the proper TLC (maintenance) it needs prior to using it.

If you are thinking about getting a new one for this winter, and for a few mire years in the future, read on...

 

A snow blower, snowblower, or snow thrower is a machine for removing snow from an area where it is not wanted, such as a driveway, sidewalk, roadway, railroad track or runway. It can use either electric power, or a gasoline or diesel engine to throw snow to another location or into a truck to be hauled away. This is in contrast with the action of snow plows, which push snow to the front or side (shovels can be similarly used).

Snow blowers range from the very small, capable of removing only a few inches (a few cm) of light snow in an path, to the very large, mounted onto heavy duty winter service vehicles and capable of moving wide, or wider, swaths of heavy snow up to deep. Snow blowers can generally be divided into two classes: single stage and two stage.

 

A small and compact single-stage electric blower is all you need if you live on a small property or in a small flatted development with paved driveway and snow coverage of 4 inches or less. These models are small, light, quiet and are easier to handle than most. They clear swaths about 11-18 inches wide.

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Single-stage gas blowers are recommended if you've got a flat, mid-sized, paved driveway and you don't get heaps of snow. These machines are comparatively light and easy to handle. Most can clear swaths 20-22 inches wide. They are best for paved driveways since the auger makes contact with the ground and could scoop and throw stones from an unpaved driveway.

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Yard Machines 31B-040-800 Snow Fox 12.5-Inch 8.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower

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Yard Machines 31A-32AD700 22-Inch 179cc OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Self Propelled Two-Stage Snow Thrower (Non-CARB Compliant)

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If you've got a long, wide or hilly driveway and you get frequent, heavy snow coverage, you'll want to look into a more powerful snow blower - a two-stage gas powered snow blower.

These blowers have wide augers that gather snow at the first stage and an impeller that throws it at the second stage. They're essentially what you need if you have a gravel driveway since the auger mechanism scoops the snow from above the ground and doesn't actually touch the ground. Some of these machines can clear swaths 28 to 30 inches wide.

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All gas-powered snow blowers require regular engine maintenance to keep it in tip-top working order and usable over a long period of time.

Get to know how to mix the fuel (a combination of gas & oil) that powers it. Check and make sure that machine's air filter is still clean otherwise it will block up the air intake into the fuel mixture and degrade the machine's performance. Keep the machine's moving parts clean of rust and lubricate them often. Pay particular attention to the impeller and levers that engage it.

Four-cycle snow blowers run on regular gasoline. They too need oil and be properly maintained, make sure these are done before each use.

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Snow blower operation should follow all the instructions and safety precautions in the owner's manual. Listed below are some guidelines to follow:
  • Wear warm, nonrestrictive clothing and shoes with good traction.
  • Never attempt to unclog the thrower when it's running. The auger and impeller can seriously injure a hand or foot.
  • When unclogging a snow blower, use a broom handle or similar wooden item. The auger and impeller can injure your hands even when the thrower is shut off.
  • Never point the discharge chute at a bystander or nearby object. A solid item hurled from the discharge chute can shatter glass or injure a bystander.
  • Always set the parking brake (if equipped) and stop the snow collection mechanism when leaving the operating position.
  • Be careful of solid objects hidden under the snow. Striking a hidden object can do significant damage to the object, the snow thrower and the operator.
  • Slopes should be cleared by moving up and down the face, not across. Do not attempt to clear a slope that is steeper than recommended in the snow blower's operating manual.
  • Follow the manufacturer's recommended storage procedure when storing your snow blower during the off-season.

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