Old Toro Snow Hound 20' Snowthrowers - Need help
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Comments (14)Most of the air cool manufacture do these days say to use 10W30, the oil they sell with their name on it is just that. Many of us old timers still prefer straight 30w for mowers because they generally are warm to hot weather use engines. Under extreme conditions or when oil isn't changed as often as it should be, multi-viscosity oil can break down and become its base stock rating which is the low number. Improvements may have been made so this doesn't happen like it used to be but us old farts just feel better about using straight 30w. obviously, air cooled engines used on snow blowers or other cold temp machines NEED something like 5w or 10w30. The engines owners manual will give a temperature scale as to what grades of oil are acceptable for the temperature the maching is being used for. There will be a cross over from one to the next. Straight 30W is generally considered acceptable at something like 40 or 45 degress and above. How many of us mow our lawns below that? Some may, some may use their mowers to collect leaves in the fall when temps dip. Odds are you also will find your oil changes call for twice per year by the hours you use the mower. So just run straight 30w in the summer and multi's in the winter. Not so hard to do....See MoreAdjusting Carb on Toro S200 Snow Blower
Comments (15)Hi all. Old thread, but I'm hopeful I can get some advice here. My S-200 was stored improperly by a friend, so of course the carb got gunked up. I have it back now, am in the process of rescuing it. First, I emptied the tank and gas line, filled the gas line with carb cleaner and let it sit. Then I put some fresh gas in the tank, and got it running with the help of a couple shots of go-or-blow. At first, it would conk out after a few seconds. I found I was able to keep it running by pushing the primer. Now I have it to the point where it will keep running if I leave the choke closed. I'm sure the carb could use a new diaphragm and a good cleaning. I'm not afraid to redo the carb, but I can't get the lower housing off to get to the carb without damaging the choke linkage. Advice? Thanks!!...See MorePlease help with Snow Blower
Comments (22)Congratulations Bluesman. Buying a brand name that has been around a long time is usually a good decision, and Ariens is such a product. And I'm sure that after you use it for a while there will be features you wish you had and maybe some that you wish you didn't have. But you will figure out some 'work-arounds' and make it work for you, that's the way it goes with me. I bought a Husquevarna 24" with a 7HP about 6 years ago, when my last son moved out, (I wasn't about to go out and shovel). I didn't have a place like this to go for advice, so I just asked around at work and among my friends. I paid a big buck, but I'm one of those that believes you get what you pay for. It's been a great machine for me, but then again my driveway is flat, which is a really big factor. Good Luck. Oh, and by the way, now that you have your shiny new machine....I guarantee a mild winter...See MoreDon't Laugh. I Need Help Choosing a Snow Shovel.
Comments (13)I recently got one with a bend in the handle & like it. You can't flip snow off like a regular one, but it's generally easier on the back. Get a regular one too. Plastic edge is ok. Metal edge can chip a bit of ice, but it's not a big deal. If you need to chip ice, get a small metal shovel with a handle & steel blade, not a snow shovel. Always have at least 2 snow shovels. You never know who might offer to help or who you may want to help. As a final note, take a break if your back starts to tighten up. A heating pad & toddy are your friend. Did anyone mention lift with your legs, not your back. A little easier said than done, but something to shoot for. I just moved the snow thrower to the front of the garage. I'm all set for snow now....See More- 16 years ago
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