Hi, can I adjust the distance the snow is thrown? Mine goes to my neiborgh's patio, it is thrown too high.
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No. Unfortunately you cannot adjust that, or the direction. I have the same issue and have to strategize when I do my back yard patio (I direct it at my house and then go back and direct that to the side of my house). I am trying to make some sort of "shield" out of hard rubber or plastic I can bolt to mine to modify it to direct the snow. The fact it only shoots straight up is the only big flaw with the unit I have encountered.
2058140
This new model has a nice and use adjustable shoot which goes side to side and up and down for what you need,
1899754
Yes. I couldn't agree more. The one I bought for my broke after one light use and they said it was incorrect use. I guess it wasn't really made to blow snow.
2067899
I'm sorry. I cannot help you. I live in a city. I can tell you, it does not work well in snow on a slight incline. Cardboard worked better for me. I hope someone else can help you.
588090
I sure didn't have a problem with it. We had quite a bit of snow this winter and mine worked perfectly. Mine is pretty exposed to the west and north so could be the snow was blown off. I love mine. Saves trips out to the mailbox.
1663024
Mine didn't fit, so I never used it. I have the same problem of trying to keep the snow off. Sorry I wasn't help on this one!
1770205
My best throw is about 15-20 feet with fairly dry snow. It will go up over my 4 foot tall mound in the front yard and right into the steet. When you have mucky wet snow, slurpy snow, it is not too good, but my neighbors gas thrower does the same thing. They choke a bit on on slurpy snow but it still moves it. Just not very far. I use the full width of my thrower unless the snow is over 8" deep. * or higher and I overlap the cut.
65838
Make sure to remove snow before it gets to 6 inches. It is a single stage and does not do well beyond 6
208892
Try adjusting the rod at the base of the snow blower that connects to the arm by loosening the nut and turning the shaft inward to shortening it but first you will have to pull the pin at the handle that connects to the rod so you can turn it hope this helps you out
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I used mine for the first time last week on almost 4 inches. My drive is 120 ft of blacktop. The snow was light so it worked very well. I did one pass all the way down the middle just to see how it worked. After that I went across the drive at an angle in about 15 ft lengths. I was able to push the snow off the drive and about 1 or 2 ft into the grass area. As with any type, if you have to plow too many times without a warm trend that melts the piles the snow will pile up on the sides. I have a big snow blower so I don't worry about the piles on the sides. If It gets too high I will use the blower to level the side piles. In all I love the Snowcaster and it does what I wanted and expected it to do for up to 4 inches of snow.
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There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check...1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far.2. The auger belt could be slipping.3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted.4. Something might be obstructing the chute.5. Are the auger or throw blades bent?6. Is the engine running at full speed?7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter.Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the engine is running, stay behind the machine and make sure nobody else is near, including pets. There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check...1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far.2. The auger belt could be slipping.3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted.4. Something might be obstructing the chute.5. Are the auger or throw blades bent?6. Is the engine running at full speed?7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter.Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the... » Read More There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check...1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far.2. The auger belt could be slipping.3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted.4. Something might be obstructing the chute.5. Are the auger or throw blades bent?6. Is the engine running at full speed?7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter.Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the engine is running, stay behind the machine and make sure nobody else is near, including pets. « Show Less
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There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check... 1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far. 2. The auger belt could be slipping. 3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted. 4. Something might be obstructing the chute. 5. Are the auger or throw blades bent? 6. Is the engine running at full speed? 7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter. Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the engine is running, stay behind the machine and make sure nobody else is near, including pets.
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Richard when I can reach it I will measure for you, currently it is under 3 feet of snow! ...It is fabulous, easy to assemble, great design, inexpensive!
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Mine works great. I think you will really like it. I love mine. Particularly with the snow this past winter. There is some trial and error involved in installation but not too bad.
912381
Keep a sliding channel clear in the mound beside the driveway, on the downhill side if there is one. This works well on flat roofs too. This moves a lot of snow at once and you never have to pick the snow up. My old one just broke yesterday after many years, I am ordering a new one today.
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It is not "snow rated" but I got 6 Pittsburgh winters out of my last one- just knock the snow off from underneath- tap with a rake or snow shovel & it slides off. Never had any problems with wind since I have the leg bottoms in concrete & 6 tie lines to connect the roof to the concrete
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snow is still on the ground cant use it but it looks like you can adjust it just fine
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I purchased one for my wife for Christmas. We still have 6 inches of snow on the deck. Needless to say it's still in the box. Sorry