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09-15-2010, 05:54 AM
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Any snowthrower tips?
I have been using a 1971 Sears SS12 that my father purchased new, for the last 6 years. She's done a great job, but after using manual front and rear blades last winter in both 24+" snow storms, I went looking for a tractor with hydraulics. I found my 1450 for 400 bucks with a 54" blade and 50" mowing deck. The 1450 didn't run, but had the optional front hydraulic ports. After removing the gas tank, cleaning it out and removing the carb and cleaning it, she came to life. I have since purchased a 3 point, brinly sleeve hitch and QA36A snowthrower. I have never owned a snowthrower or snowblower. Do you guys have any tips for upgrading or the operation of the snowthrower? I know I need to check the area for any "foreign objects". (I watched a neighbor swallow a frozen newspaper with a walk behind snowblower, wasn't a pretty sight! I ended up dismantling it, removing the newspaper and hammering the sheetmetal back in place). Any spare parts that I should have on hand other than the drive belt? Just trying to be prepared for this winter.
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09-15-2010, 07:34 AM
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This may help you also........ Owners Manual
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09-15-2010, 03:45 PM
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I will be using my QA36 on the 125 for the first time this season too and would also appreciate any tips.
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Steve, Former multiple 149 owner. Left the tractors back east when we moved to Nevada. One went to South Jersey, the other to Long Island.
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09-15-2010, 08:05 PM
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Run at wide open throttle, and set the tractor's speed such that the engine is tugging on the governor but not losing RPM. The snowthrower works best when it is full of snow, and that is the way to keep it full. This will result in you going kind of fast if the snow is very light or the accumulation is small.
I also check the belt tension before every use, and I grease the chain and all other grease fittings every 3rd use or so.
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09-16-2010, 05:55 AM
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Now that I have obtained the QA36A, I have the chance to obtain a 42" snowthrower. Will the 1450 handle a 42" snowthrower? (seems like once you get started on attachments, the sellers have all kinds of stuff)!
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09-16-2010, 11:12 AM
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Yes, but you will probably have to go a bit slower if the snow is deep and wet. Those 'wet cement' snows are horrible...I have nearly stalled the 18 hp engine on my 782 with my QA-36A on several occasions.
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09-17-2010, 06:05 PM
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Quote:
Seems Yellow fever spawns some sort of attachment related rash that you just have too scratch. :biggrin2.gif:
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