How does a snowblower drift cutter work?

This is where drift cutters come in handy. Snow blowers use drift cutters to help direct taller snow into the auger housing, instead of letting the snow fall on top of the unit.

How does power steering work on a snowblower?

Power Steering All systems work the same way. One tire or the other slows down or stops, to help the snow blower turn more easily. Mid-grade snow blowers weigh 220 to 250 pounds, so power steering means no wrestling your snow blower when turning.

What are the side bars on a snowblower for?

Your snow blower’s paddles and scraper bar protect your machine’s housing. Scraper bars also scrape stubborn layers of snow loose and scoop it into the auger housing where it is thrown away by the paddles.

What is a drift breaker kit?

This drift breaker kit is for use with 24 inch and 26 inch Power Max Snowblowers. It will help to break down drifts in front of the auger housing and minimize snow accumulation across the top of the housing. This drift breaker will help optimize the performance of your Toro Snowblower.

Does Ariens make a 3 stage snow blower?

We test single-, two-, and three-stage snow blowers from brands including Ariens, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Honda, Husqvarna, Toro, and Troy-Bilt. Two-stage and three-stage snow blowers are the most powerful and can clear 16 to 18 inches of snow in one pass.

How do you turn a snowblower without power steering?

Try it out in the store on a machine without power steering. There’s a “pin” on one wheel that lets you manually lock/unlock it to the drive axle. In the store, lock the wheels and try to spin the machine 180 degrees just as you would at the end of the driveway.

What is a snowblower blade called?

Augers – Rotating paddles or serrated metal blades. Single stage snow blowers use rubber paddles to collect and throw snow in one motion, while two stage models have metal serrated augers that cut through deeper snow to feed the impeller.

What does pitch control mean on a snowblower?

Auto chute rotation and chute pitch controls speed up the job. You have to change chute direction at the end of every path as well as every time the wind changes direction.

Is power steering necessary on a snowblower?

Power steering, no you don’t need it.