Snow Blowers

The Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF clears 26 inches at a time with 6 gears forward and 2 reverse. The combination of the 277cc engine, the 4 way joystick for chute control and the 12 inch augers, makes this a powerful machine to clear snow from your driveway and sidewalks. Two augers are protected with shear bolts. There are a 12 inch impeller and 16 inch tires. If you get lots of snow this is just the machine for you.

An electric starter is included with the Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF . It also includes a steerable drive. This machine is  easy to use. Even for those people who are not experienced with these types of snow throwers. If you live in a cold climate, you will really appreciate the heated handle grips that keep your hands warm. This is one of my  personal complaints with my own snow blower, no heated handle grips

Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF – Specifications:

• 277cc PowerMore™ OHV winterized engine runs quieter and cleaner
• 26” clearing width
• 6 forward, 2 reverse speeds: select the best pace for both you and the snow conditions
• 4-way Joystick chute control – direct snow up, down, and side-to-side
• 12” X-treme augers: each auger flight has its own shear bolts to allow augers to continue working if one goes down
• 12” impeller and 21” intake height
• 16″ x 4.8″ X-trac snow tires for maximum traction

Engine: This 277cc PowerMore™ OHV winterized engine runs quieter and cleaner

Transmission: This snow thrower has 6 forward, 2 reverse speeds: select the best pace for both you and the snow conditions

Warranty: This 4 year limited warranty for true peace of mind

Features:

• Steerable wheel drive turns snow blower left or right with the click of a trigger
• Electric Start: No need to pull. Manual back-up included
• Taller poly chute focuses concentrated blasts of snow – arctic tested: won’t rust, dent, or crack!
• Heated handle grips keep hands warm
• Single hand controls: locks in speed leaving one hand free to operate chute
• In-dash yard light: for improved visibility and safety
• Poly slide shoes: help prevent driveway marks and scratches
• Tool-less drift cutters to cut away at deep snow drifts
• Space saving, folding handles for easy storage
• Automotive style powder coated paint for a durable, longlasting finish
• Extra shear bolts included
• Assembles in minutes – no tools required
• Oil pre-filled in engine – gas it up and you’re ready to go!

Description of the Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF

A yard light is included with this Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF. Use the light for night time snow clearing. It includes drift cutters and a bottle of oil . This snow blower is ready to go within a few minutes after adding the oil and also fuel to the fuel tank.  The handles fold to make it easier to store and there are extra shear bolts should you need them. This is a powerful machine and will deal with most urban snow clearing requirements.

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car, so you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There is a charge for this service. It will be the best way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home.

Accessories

Purchase with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea. Protect yourself from windy conditions. Also from snow being blown back at you from the wind. Purchase snow shields for most snow blowers. Icluding the Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF.

Online Reviews: We were unable to find any online reviews for the Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF  Dual Stage Snowblower, however please leave your comments at the end of this blog if you have used one of these machines.

Safety & Operation

This Bolens snow blower is a powerful machine. Operate your snow blower with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting the Bolens Two Stage Snow Thrower H54LF  the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Ice can be thrown at high speed. They can cause a lot of damage.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly. Check the belts for tightness. Change the spark plug as required and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover. Keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

The Bolens snow thrower, model H55LH clears 30 inches at a time. It comes with the 357 cc engine and 6 forward speeds. Suitable for most home owners in a suburban situation it is powerful enough to clear most snow banks, yet small enough to be stored away in your garage or shed without taking a lot of room.  There is also a 4 way chute control to provide you with lots of control over exactly were the snow is going to go. This can be very helpful in tight situations between trees, buildings or cars. A unique feature of this snow blower is that you can steer right or left with the click of a trigger. No more man handling a heavy snow thrower, just depress the trigger to steer in the direction you want to go.

Bolens Snow Thrower H55LH – Specifications:

• 357cc PowerMore™ OHV winterized engine runs quieter and cleaner
• 30” clearing width
• 6 forward, 2 reverse speeds: select the best pace for both you and the snow conditions
• 4-way chute control – direct snow up, down, and side-to-side
• 12” X-treme augers: each auger flight has its own shear bolts to allow augers to continue working if one goes down
• 12” impeller and 21” intake height
• 16″ x 6.5″ X-trac snow tires for maximum traction

Engine: This snow blower comes with a 357cc PowerMore™ OHV winterized engine

Transmission: 6 forward, 2 reverse speeds: select the best pace for both you and the snow conditions

Warranty: This Bolens snow thrower H55LH has a 4 year limited warranty

Features:

• Steerable wheel drive turns snow blower left or right with the click of a trigger
• Electric Start: No need to pull. Manual back-up included
• Taller poly chute focuses concentrated blasts of snow – arctic tested: won’t rust, dent, or crack!
• Heated handle grips keep hands warm
• Single hand controls: locks in speed leaving one hand free to operate chute
• In-dash yard light: for improved visibility and safety
• Poly slide shoes: help prevent driveway marks and scratches
• Tool-less drift cutters to cut away at deep snow drifts
• Space saving, folding handles for easy storage
• Automotive style powder coated paint for a durable, longlasting finish
• Extra shear bolts included
• Assembles in minutes – no tools required
• Oil pre-filled in engine – gas it up and you’re ready to go!

Description of the Bolens Snow Thrower H55LH

This snow blower has lots of features. Including space saving handles, in dash yard light, prefilled engine with oil, to tool less drift cutters. This machine will meet the needs of most urban situations clearing all of the snow that mother nature can throw at you.

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car. So you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service. But it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home.

Accessories

Snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains. They provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea. They will protect you from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind. Purchase a snow shield for most snow blowers including the Bolens snow thrower, model H55LH .

Online Reviews: We were unable to find any online reviews for the Bolens 30 inch  , model H55LH  Dual Stage Snowblower, however please leave your comments at the end of this blog if you have used one of these machines.

Safety & Operation

This Bolens snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting the Bolens 357cc 30inch Dual Stage Snowblower  the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Bolens Snow Thrower H55LH – Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

Yardman Snow Blowers come in a variety of sizes to suit the needs of various snow clearing jobs, contractor requirements and consumer requirements. You can select Yardman Snow Blowers from light duty models, moderate duty and heavy duty depending on your snow clearing needs. Contractors who clear snow all winter long will likely choose heavy duty machines for their business. They need machines that can handle the daily harsh treatment of blowing snow, loading and unloading and generally rough treatment by employees.

Consumers on the other hand can use light or moderate duty machines depending on how much snow you receive each winter and how deep the drifts are. They tend to purchase smaller machines due to storage issues and the reality of clearing only one driveway even if it is two car widths wide and a normal length.

Types of Yardman Snow Blowers

The Yardman Snow Blower light duty models come in 2 sizes, 21 and 22 inch widths and are suitable for snowfalls are typically from 4 to 6 inches in depth. They are small and easily stored especially if you do not have a lot of room. These snow blowers come with 21 inch width and 10 inch intake height, 4 cycle engines, electric and manual start, 9 inch self pulling rubber edge auger, 180 degree chute rotation 7 inch wheels with a 2 year warranty. They are ideal for the small driveway and light snow conditions. The engine on the single stage light use snow blower is a 4 cycle winterized engine…

Moderate Duty

Moderate duty Yardman Snow Blowers come in 26 and 28 inch widths . They can handle double driveways with snow from 6 to 12 inches in depth easily. Steel augers and a high speed impeller can deal with most snow conditions including hard packed snow conditions. The Yardman Snow Blower moderate duty snow blower comes with manual and electric start. Also 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, manual chute and crank over 180 degrees. There is a 12 inch impeller, 15 inch tires, space saving folding handles, polymer chute with a 2 year warranty. More room is required to store one of these machines since they are larger in width. They are the typical snow blower that many consumers will consider for their personal use.

Heavy Duty

The heavy duty Yardman Snow Blower can handle snowfalls over 12 inches with ease, 30 inch width, electric and manual start, 6 forward, 2 reverse gears, manual chute and crank, 12 inch auger and impeller, 16 inch tires, polymer chute, oil prefilled engine and a 2 year warranty. The engine is a 4 cycle winterized 357 cc engine. Yardman Snow Blowers are all coated with durable automotive style powder coated paint. With the additional width, operators can make short work of driveways and pathways when clearing snow.

Storage of Yardman Snow Blowers

Storage of any of these machines should be considered. Many people have one or two cars and space for only one or two cars in their garage. Unfortunately builders do not allow for much more than space for a car in today’s homes.  A snow blower takes up a lot of room. Many people just do not have the space unless they leave their car outside on the driveway. This is a common thing for many people since their garage is filled with other outdoor maintenance activity equipment. We find that many families will have two cars. They will park their cars on he driveway or even on the street to make it easier to  navigate around.

In the winter time many cities and towns have bylaws in place that prevent parking on the street during the evening and night time hours. This makes the clearing of streets easier.  This is an inconvenience for many people. However it is the only way to arrange for narrow streets to be cleared of snow.

Each year the names, specifications and model numbers are changed and updated by all of the manufacturers. We have decided to describe the basics of each snow blower in the title to make it easier for readers to review all of the machines. This Yardman 357cc 28inch Electric Start snow blower comes with an electric starter a wide 28-inch cleaning width and a full 21-inch intake height. This snow blower will be suitable for most residential applications where you are clearing snow from your driveway and walkways around your home.

Yardman 357cc 28inch Electric Start – Specifications:

• 357cc* OHV 4-Cycle Engine
• 28″ Clearing Width
• 21″ Intake Height
• 12″ Impeller
• 6 forward, 2 reverse
• 16″ by 4.8″ tires
• 4 way / 200-degree chute control
• 4-way pitch control
• Fuel capacity 5 qt’s

Engine: This machine is a 357cc* OHV 4-Cycle Engine

Transmission: The transmission is 6 forward, 2 reverse

Warranty: This Yard Man 357 CC snow machine has a 2-Year Limited Residential Warranty

Features:

• Deluxe skid shoes
• Steel shave plate
• snow hog tread on tires
• single in-dash headlight
• electric start

Description of the Yardman 357cc 28inch Electric Start Snow Blower

The Yardman 357 cc 28-inch snowblower has a stell shave plate to help you scrape snow right down to the pavement, knobby tires to get a good grip while blowing snow, and a headlight for blowing snow at night. Skid shoes make sure that your snowblower slides along smoothly. They can be adjusted to the height that you prefer and replaced if they become worn down.

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for the delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car. So you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service.

Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea. You can protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind. They can be purchased for most snow blowers including the Yardman 357cc 28inch Electric Start.

Online Reviews: We were unable to find any online reviews for the Yardman 357cc 28inch Electric Start Dual Stage Snowblower, however, please leave your comments at the end of this blog if you have used one of these machines.

Safety & Operation

Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting the Yardman 357cc 28inch Electric Start Dual Stage Snowblower the first time each day, perform a quick walk-around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings, or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required, and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

It is still summer time and who wants to buy a snow blower now or even think about the cold winter months that are just around the corner? However, for some people, it might be the best time, if you can take advantage of an early sale of last year’s models or machines that are this year and the vendor wants to move some of their product early in the year!

With today’s economy, the stores such as Home Depot, Walmart, and many others are motivated to improve their sales figures and move products. This could be the time to take advantage of sales they have or even strike a bargain with them and get ten or fifteen percent off. The best time of course is in the spring at the end of the season, however, if you missed that opportunity,  then the next best time is probably right now to take advantage of an early sale.

Snow Blower – Look for the Best Deal

Even though you may be able to take advantage of a sale for a snow blower, it is still important to figure out exactly what you need and want in a snow blower. There are lots of features,  sizes, and engine power to select from and since you will have it for some time, you want to make sure you purchase the best machine that will meet your needs.

We have talked about how to choose a snow blower in other posts, however, we will do a quick re-cap here to save you time in looking for the other post. The following is a list of criteria, in no particular order of priority since each person will attach different importance to each one depending on their own situation. Here goes:

• Electric start vs pulling a starter chord
• Width of snow chute for clearing snow
• Engine power
• One hand steering
• Tire size and grip, with chains or not
• Fuel tank size, important for large areas of snow clearing
• Steel chute
• Toolboxes
• Clear out brush
• Low noise muffler

Snow Blower – What is Important

For most people, the most important items will be the size of the clearance width and the engine power. You want a large enough machine so that you can clear snow quickly. However, if you have a small driveway, then there is no sense in spending a lot of money on a large snow blower. Remember that you have to store it somewhere in your garage or shed. You do not want to leave it outside all year long if you can help it.

Features such as lights, one-hand operation, electric start, and chains are all considerations, which add to the price and may be needed if you have the conditions that warrant these features. Figure out what you need and then look for a snow machine that meets your needs in the price zone that you are comfortable with.

We were just at one of the big box stores the other day and they have all of their snow blowers out on display. Costco also has snow blowers available. Check out the prices before the season starts and you may be able to find deals that save you a lot of money.

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The subject of your health and snow clearing is a really important subject. Every year many men have a heart attack while they are shoveling snow and even die because they thought they could shovel show without any repercussions.

Unless you are very fit and exercise on a regular basis, you may want to take it easy when it comes to shoveling snow. Imagine that you are one of these couch potatoes or perhaps you walk a bit, but you do not exercise on a regular basis which pushes your heart rate and muscles to a level that increases your overall health. Now suddenly you have a foot of snow on the driveway. You do not have a snowblower and you have not hired anyone to clear the snow for you.

Out you go to clear the snow with a shovel in hand. The snow is deep and heavy due to the warm temperatures.  Even after 5 minutes you are puffing and sweating. Instead of stopping and catching a breather allowing your body to catch up to your exertions, you keep going only making it worse. Prime heart attack time! No warm-up and you are not monitoring your heart rate.

You begin to feel pressure in your chest and arm! Clear signs that your heart is under stress and maybe getting ready for a heart attack! This is what happens to many people who are not in shape and in fact is grossly out of shape. next thing they know they are sprawled on the driveway clutching their chest and hoping someone will see them get help!  Do not let this happen to you!

Snow Clearing  – Alternatives to Shoveling Snow

In a previous post, we compared the economics of purchasing a snowblower vs. hiring someone to clear the snow for you. These are two definite alternatives that are much better than shoveling and in the case of hiring someone you do not need to do any work at all.

If you are at all concerned about your health, make a decision today regarding how you will clear your driveway of snow in the wintertime. Now is actually the time to hire a snow removal company for next winter. They are starting to take contracts and will be happy to sign people up early. Also if you have one in mind that you do good work you will want to get a contract with them nailed down before everyone else does.

Using a snow blower is either really easy for people or difficult. Sounds silly to write that, but it is true. If you are the type that feels they have to manhandle the blower, then you are going to work hard. Let the machine do the work for you. Use its power to change direction, to go back and forth, and to blow the snow. If you are doing it right you should be able to navigate with the snow blower with one hand. Let it do all of the workplace little strain on your body.

Snow Clearing  – Your Health

Why even take the chance of having a heart attack or straining your back? If you suspect that you might be susceptible, then just spend the money to hire a snow clearing company. After all, if you are not around, it really will not matter how much it cost.

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It is the middle of summer and who wants to even think about clearing snow and the cold winter that is coming. Yet this is the best time to start making arrangements as well as deciding whether you are going to purchase a snowblower and clear snow yourself or hires Snow Clearing Services. Calling early might net you a discount for early contract signing or a sale price on a snowblower, but make sure you do your homework in both cases.

Snow Clearing Services – Hire or Buy

For some people, the decision is pretty easy. They have no desire to be out in the cold weather clearing snow and are very willing to have someone come in whenever there is a snowfall. Other people look at the economics and for them, it is a clear decision. They want to have a snowblower and they want to do it themselves because they figure it will cost them less money over the life of the snowblower.

I fall into the latter group and would never consider hiring someone to clear the snow. But what are the economics of the decision? Once you get past the emotional part of the decision and the discomfort part of the decision it just comes down to cold hard dollars and a set of assumptions. We will try to list a few of these in our blog to help people make a decision for themselves.

Snow Clearing Services – Economics of Purchasing a Snow Blower

In making this type of analysis you really need to make a few assumptions. They will be different for each person based on where you live and how large a driveway you have. Adjust the numbers to fit your situation and recalculate to see what the trade-off is between hiring someone to do snow clearing for you vs. purchasing a snowblower.

Snow Clearing Services – Assumptions of Purchasing a Snow Blower

• The medium cost of a snowblower is around $1200
• Annual maintenance is approximately $100
• Assume that you do not do your own maintenance
• Operating cost is several tanks of gas, assume $30
• Assume $300 in repairs every five years

The cost of owning and operating a snowblower over five years based on the above would be: $1200 to purchase the snowblower, 5 times $100 for maintenance, 5 times $30 for gas, and one repair of $300 for a total of $2150 in cost spread equally over five years is $530 per year. This is probably the most unfair advantage since while your operating costs will occur every year, we have spread the capital cost of $1200 over five years when we know that your snowblower will last much longer.

So let’s break this down slightly differently. Your average annual operating cost will be 5 times $100 for maintenance, 5 times $30 for gas and one repair of $300 for a total of $950 in cost spread equally over five years is $250 per year.

Assumptions of Hiring someone to do Snow Clearing For You

• 2 car width driveway
• no clearing of snow from the steps
• snow cleared after 2 inches has fallen
• snow cleared whenever snow plow has past
• Clearing snow for months of Dec, Jan, Feb, and March
• Snow clearing contract would be in the range of $450 per season

The total cost of snow clearing over five years is $2250 or $450 per year with potential increases each year.

The cost that you may have to pay for someone to come and clear your driveway really depends on the amount of snow you get on an average year and how large a driveway you have. Also whether you want them to clear your steps as well. Ask for a written quote and ensure that it specifies how they will handle the assumptions listed above.

Deciding To Buy a Snow Blower or Hire a Snow Clearing Service

Obviously, the numbers we have chosen for this analysis show that the cost of purchase vs. the cost of snow clearing is pretty close. In your situation, the numbers may be close to what we have assumed or they may be quite different. Substitute your own numbers based on your situation and the location where you live to help you make a decision regarding what you should do from a purely economic perspective.

You can also take into account the cost of money i.e. the interest rate you could earn if you invested the money or the interest you would pay if you borrow the money. With interest rates today, these numbers are pretty small and do not play a significant role in the decision to buy vs hire.

Assuming our variables are close to your situation, you will quickly realize that the decision to buy vs hire snow clearing services really comes down to an emotional issue. Do you really want to get out there and blow snow when it is cold and windy? Imagine you are trying to get to work on time and you have to be concerned about clearing the driveway so you can get your car out.

Enjoy Using Your Machine

Personally, I enjoy getting out and playing with my snowblower. Sometimes I will also clear snow from the neighbor’s driveway to give him a break. He will often return the favor as well for us.

Finally one last comment on the buy vs. hire decision. My snowblower is over 22 years old and I might have spent $500 on repairs over the past 22 years. I do all of the work myself and purchase any parts I need from a local repair shop. In my situation the decision is obvious. Buy the snowblower and clear the snow myself even if I need to hire someone to maintain the snowblower.

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SnowBlower SummerTime Tune-Ups is one of the best times of the year for many activities. Most people do not give a second thought about their snowblower at this time of year. There is so much else to do and to enjoy. Yet, this is the best time to tune up your snow blower and make any repairs that you may need to make. It is warm, it is comfortable to work and you avoid the rush of everyone else looking for parts.

There is nothing worse than a foot of snow in your driveway, it is -20 C or 0F and your snow blower will not start. What a depressing thought! So folks the next weekend that you do not have anything planned, get out there and take the time to check out your snowblower for the next season.

We have listed a few of the items that should be on your checklist in terms of a tune-up as well as repairs. If you know of others that we missed, please leave a comment and we will be happy to add them to this post.

SnowBlower SummerTime Tune-Ups –  Areas to Pay Attention To

The typical things that you should pay attention to when you are tuning up your snowblower include: Changing the oil, cleaning the spark plug, oiling and greasing all linkages that require lubrication, spraying rust inhibitors to all areas that could rust, checking tire pressure, and checking all linkages to make sure there is no wear and tear that should be tightened up or replaced. All of these things can be accomplished in less than an hour with the oil change taking the most time.

All of these things are straightforward to do and can be done by the average weekend mechanic. Always follow proper safety procedures to avoid accidents and follow the instructions outlined in the manual for basic repairs. Whenever you are working on any engine, including snowblowers and lawnmowers, always disconnect the spark plug before completing any repairs. This is an easy way to prevent accidental starting of the engine and an accident that could cause severe damages.

Check Linkages for Mechanical Wear

Many snow blowers operate using belts to deliver power from the engine to the wheels and to the blower. Depending on the age and the amount of use, these belts will become warn and may cause the performance of the snow thrower to be less than it was when it was new. If you noticed this in the past winter season, check that the belts are tight and not showing signs of wear and stretching.

There is also a friction drive on your snowblower. It is a wheel that presses against another steel wheel that is perpendicular to the drive wheel. The drive wheel is made of a hard rubber material and can be know to become worn as well especially if there is a lot of slippages. You should observe the condition of this wheel each time as well and replace it as necessary.

Check Bushings for Mechanical Wear

The wheels of your snowblower are attached to an axle that turns inside two bushings located on the outside housing of the frame of your snowblower. These bushings are made of brass and over the years will show signs of wear. The axle can become misaligned causing all sorts of problems including causing the wheels to not drive the snowblower forward or in reverse. They are relatively easy to replace.

Also depending on the model, there may be two other shafts that have bearings as well. These are bushings and they tend to wear out as well depending on the age of the snowblower. Parts can be obtained from your local small engine repair shop or from the dealer that you purchased them from. Many people will take their machine in for repairs however a word of caution is necessary.

Repairs tend to cost a great deal depending on the hourly rate and what is wrong with your machine. Always ask for a repair estimate first. Then decide if it is worth doing the repair or purchasing a new machine.

Make your Repairs Now

Don’t procrastinate. Doing repairs in a cold garage is no fun. Taking your machine into a repair shop along with hundreds of others means that you will wait your turn to have your snowblower repaired. In the meantime, you will have to shovel the snow by hand. Or perhaps borrow a neighbors machine. So why not do the repairs now before it gets cold.

SnowBlower SummerTime Tune-Ups – Summary and Your Comments

Summertime is a great time to complete repairs and tune-ups when the weather is comfortable. There are a standard set of things to check. You may only need to change the oil with everything else that you check being in top-notch condition. You will be very satisfied knowing that your snowblower is working fine. Of course, you do not need to make those repairs when it is really cold outside.

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The John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E is an excellent choice for most suburban owners who need a relatively small snow thrower that has sufficient power to deal with the snow that collects in your driveway. With the 205 CC engine and the 26 inch clearing width , this snow blower can make short work of clearing snow and at the same time not take too much room in your garage or shed.

This John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E comes with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It is a friction drive which is more than sufficient for dealing with your snow load. Some people prefer to use chains on the tires. Although we did not see this option, you can probably purchase chains if you have to deal with lots of ice or steep slopes.

There is also a pull chord for manual start as well as 110 V electric start for those who prefer to use a push button start method.

John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E – Specifications:

• Powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (205cc) with 9.00 ft-lbs gross torque power
• 26-inch clearing width
• 3-quart fuel tank
• 13-inch by 5-inch X-Trac tires

Engine: The John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E has a powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (205cc) with 9.00 ft-lbs gross torque power

Transmission: Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds

Warranty: 2-year consumer warranty, 90-day commercial warranty

Features:

• Push button 110V electric start standard
• Recoil start with large mitten grip
• Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds
• Aluminized Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
• Pin lock wheel differential system
• Aluminum gear case
• Steel auger with notched flighting
•        New steel dash with tubular handlebars
• Remote chute rotation with 190-degree turning radius in only 3.5 turns
• Manual chute deflector
• Heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
• Fresh Start® fuel cap standard
• Includes tool box and clear out brush
• This product is CARB compliant
• The John Deere Promise is not available on this product

Description of the John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E

There are lots of features available on this snow blower, however some of the important areas that we would like to point out . The fresh start fuel cap is a great way to make sure that your fuel stays fresh especially when your snow thrower is not being used for a long time in the summer. It avoids the gasoline becoming stale and gumming up your carb.  There is also a 180 degree remote chute rotation that allows the operator to direct the snow in any direction to avoid buildings etc.

The auger and impeller are made of steel with the auger having knotched teeth to help cut into snow and ice that may build up on your driveway or snow banks.

Delivery

Consumers can arrange to pick up the John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E in the store or they can arrange for delivery of  the snow blower to your home usually within 5 to 7 days depending on were you live and availability of this model.

Accessories

Although we did not see any accessories for this snow blower, most snow blowers can accommodate a wind deflectors which protect the operator from the wind and blowing snow.

Online Reviews: We were unable to find any online reviews for the John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E, however please leave your comments at the end of this blog if you have used one of these machines.

Safety & Operation

This John Deere snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting the John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 726E the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine. Avoid engine fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute. If they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

The John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 1332PE comes with a powerful Briggs & Stratton (B&S) engine and cuts a swath that is a full 32 inches wide. When combined with the drift cutters, this snow thrower will deal with even the largest drifts that many urban home owners will experience. It is labeled a professional model, with a full year warranty for those individuals who want to use the 1332PE for commercial purposes (most other warranties are 90 days). Large tires and a larger than normal fuel tank make sure that you have the traction and the fuel to get your snow clearing job done.

The transmission is of the friction type, which is pretty standard in the industry with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds. Need help turning, simply press a button to lock one wheel while the other turns and turns the snow thrower in the direction that you want to go.

Starting is electric with a 110 V starter or by pulling the recoil starter chord found on all models.

John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 1332PE – Specifications:

• Powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series MAX Engine with 16.50 ft-lbs gross torque power
• 32-inch clearing width
• 16-inch by 6.5-inch X-Trac tires
• 4-quart fuel tank

Engine: Powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series MAX Engine with 16.50 ft-lbs gross torque power

Transmission:

• Quick Turn drive system; single trigger locks one wheel while other turns
• Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds

Warranty: This John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 1332PE comes with a 2-year consumer warranty, 1-year commercial warranty

John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 1332PE Features:

• Free hand control for easy chute rotation
• Push button 110V electric start standard
• Recoil start with large mitten grip
• Quick Turn drive system; single trigger locks one wheel while other turns
• Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds
• Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
• Cast iron gear case
• Steel auger with serrated flighting
• Deluxe console and handlebar design
• Large chute opening for increased snow capacity
• Electric chute rotation with 200-degree turning radius
• Remote chute deflector
• Heavy duty, reinforced frame and auger housing
• Heated handgrips with two settings
• Offset halogen headlight for better visibility
• Drift cutters standard
• Heavy-duty, heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
• Throttle control
• Fresh Start® fuel cap standard
• The John Deere Promise is not available on this product

Description of the John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 1332PE

There are a lot of features that operators will appreciate especially if you need to spend many hours blowing snow. From heated handle grips with two heat settings to a 200 degree electric powered chute rotation control device and more. Blow snow in just about any direction you wish with the wide angle control of the chute.  There are also halogen lights for night time operation and full throttle control to help you manage your speed.

Many operators also use the fresh start fuel cap to ensure that the gasoline is always fresh and does not gum up the carb in any way. A great snow thrower for urban or commercial use!

Delivery: Customers can arrange for in store pickup or they can arrange for delivery for a small delivery charge. Delivery is usually within 5 to 7 days depending on availability and distance from the store.

Accessories: Common accessories such as tire chains and snow guards can usually be purchased, however none were listed in the research that we conducted.

Online Reviews: We were unable to find any online reviews for the John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 1332PE, however please leave your comments at the end of this blog if you have used one of these machines.

Safety & Operation

This John Deere snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting the John Deere Dual Stage Snow Thrower 1332PE  the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.