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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I've always had good luck with anything sold by Troy-Bilt.
We've got you blower's little brother: 208cc, and a 24" width.
It doesn't like wet snow at all, but the Missus can make magic happen with it!
I also bought a Troy-Bilt riding lawn mower for 2016. I am pleased with both products.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Blower #1:
11 horsepower ( but is less at altitude) and 30" path. Got it at a healthy discount at Lowes as a return. And I know why--- It didn't work well. After adjusting the governor and doing the recently discussed impeller fix----- it works great.
Blower #2:
Originally a 5 HP x24" Troy-bilt shared between three families. We literally used it up. The two other families left the snow country and left me with used up blower. In my time as a shop teacher here in Reno, people would donate " stuff" to the school. Someone donated a 10 HP Troy-bilt blower with a broken auger/impeller gearbox-------- BUT a fine motor. Had one of my fine auto students swap the 10 for the 5 and just like that I have a little burro that throws snow like crazy.
I've put throttle controls up on the dash on both and now with the impeller fix they are GREAT.
Kaos
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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UPDATE TO MY SNOW BLOWER CLOGGING UP
Last Jan I asked for tips to prevent clogging. Well thanks to Trikermutha and his video about attaching rubber strips to the
impeller blades I have a new machine( I did have to drill pilot holes tho). A few days ago we accumulated about a foot of snow and I spent about 3 hours one day and 2 hours the next day clearing driveways with no clogs, throwing snow like it never did before. I sprayed the chute and auger with Pam and WD-40 and that work pretty well. I was wondering if spraying some liquid rubber stuff on the inside of the chute would keep snow from sticking in it? So many thanks again to you all, me and my neighbor are very happy!
Yellow 2013RT SE5(Previous)
Champagne Metallic 2017RT LTD SE6
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Originally Posted by kaos
Blower #1:
11 horsepower ( but is less at altitude) and 30" path. Got it at a healthy discount at Lowes as a return. And I know why--- It didn't work well. After adjusting the governor and doing the recently discussed impeller fix----- it works great.
Kaos
Which model? (Two-stage, or three?)
We have a Vortex 3090 (Three-Stage) being delivered today Fingers Crossed.gif.
Our snows have become rather wet and heavy. We rarely get the light fluffy poowder that is easy to throw.
We figure that this one should be able to throw wet concrete!
Last edited by Bob Denman; 02-16-2017 at 08:52 AM.
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Snow blower Clogging Up!
OK I'm Being Serious Now! Cooking Spray! Really! You don't have to get the expensive stuff like "Pam" the cheap store brand works just as good. Get the big can! Spray the chute, impellers & housing! If it's a lot of snow or very wet you might need to respray half way thru!
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Yellow 2013RT SE5(Previous)
Champagne Metallic 2017RT LTD SE6
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