Can this be used on the auger area and chute of a snowblower to prevent snow from sticking to it?
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I don't know why not - even though I am a senior woman who shovels snow by HAND with a plastic shovel! I'd spray a little on one blade then watch it or shut it off to compare to the other blades. This stuff works on everything in my home.
2284469
Every steel snow blower I've seen has always had runners on the edges that keep the blade a fraction of an inch above the surface. If there was no gap, you'd wear out the blade very quickly and most likely, unevenly. It would also pick up ever little piece of debris in its path and eventually damage the snow blower. The runners also allow it to be adjusted even higher for people with stone driveways. I believe the instructions say to lay a piece of cardboard down and adjust the runners so the blade skims across the cardboard. This means the machine will leave a thin coat of snow the thickness of a piece of cardboard box. I've found the thin layer of snow evaporates by the end of the day in most cases. If the snow is very wet or temps rise above freezing there may be enough water left over to refreeze into ice. You have to remember, a snow blower is just one tool in your arsenal against the ravages of winter. Consider it as you would a whitewash brush. It covers a large area with little effort but lacks the detail ability of a smaller detail brush... your shovel.
842615
It did a great job on the impeller area of my snowblower. It stops rust and moisture. I did not try it under the mower but I think it could be of benefit and could see no harm in using. Since grass, dirt, sticks, stones, and other debris hits the undercarriage of the mower, I would think you will just have to wait and see. I would never cut my grass when wet and there is always a build up of gunk under the housing that I would remove periodically with a putty knife (engine off and spark plug wire removed).
1341686
As you suck the air out, a tight waterproof seal is formed as it is air tight (as you pump the air out you will notice the cast cover getting tighter against the cast). the air tight bond will release upon pulling the top portion off the leg. I have NO clue as to whether this would work in snow or not
252436
Mine is in a tree so it's protected from total exposer. However the snow can freeze and cause a small layer of seed to fuze together. Not really an issue. I still love mine - tried many and this is the best one!
975240
You can not move the chute to anywhere when is cold, because it is controller by a switch on the left side, so the switch does not work and you can not move it manually. I will give you a free advice I bought a toro snow blower, same price 300% more powerfull
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The first time my husband used the Snow Joe, the snow was rather wet and clumped. I suggested that he spray some WD-40 or food spray on a paper towel and rub it on the inside of the chute. He tried the WD-40 and it worked fine. Try it.
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I have had the chute rotation get frozen, and once with very very wet snow it did begin to build up in the chute - easy to clean out, and I suspect in the heavy wet snow where I had an issue, any snow blower would have had snow sticking and building up. It is so light weight and easy to clean out, I did not find it to be an issue. the frozen chute rotator was a bigger issue, and harder to get going again, but that has also only happened once out of the 6 times I have used it. It has to be wet snow, and cold so the wetness freezes, sort of an odd combination. I keep it in a heated garage between uses, which helps a lot. I have had the chute rotation get frozen, and once with very very wet snow it did begin to build up in the chute - easy to clean out, and I suspect in the heavy wet snow where I had an issue, any snow blower would have had snow sticking and building up. It is so light weight and easy to clean out, I did not find it to be an issue. the frozen chute rotator was a bigger issue, and harder to get going again, but that has also only happened once out of the 6 times I have used it. It has to be wet snow, and cold so the wetness freezes, sort of an odd combination. I keep it in a heated garage... » Read More I have had the chute rotation get frozen, and once with very very wet snow it did begin to build up in the chute - easy to clean out, and I suspect in the heavy wet snow where I had an issue, any snow blower would have had snow sticking and building up. It is so light weight and easy to clean out, I did not find it to be an issue. the frozen chute rotator was a bigger issue, and harder to get going again, but that has also only happened once out of the 6 times I have used it. It has to be wet snow, and cold so the wetness freezes, sort of an odd combination. I keep it in a heated garage between uses, which helps a lot. « Show Less
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you really don't want to push it because it will drive the blades down and make them bind. What you need to do is let the snow blower pull it self into the snow with a little bit of back pressure on the handle.
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I've never used it for that, so I can't say. I would think it would. A customer in our local auto parts store told me he used it on a crack in his snow plow and it held up. Just be sure to let it cure long enough per the directions. I don't know if this helps you or not.
557715
Probably shouldn't use this, but it might work. Would be better to use the type made for direct contact with water, which is the roof mounted type to melt snow and ice.
328031
I have only used as a pre treatment to prevent snow and ice buildup but I do know it will melt whatever you pour it on. but it is meant to cover your surface before it snows.
1304703
I only use this product on my snow blower, stops ice build up & aids in preventing clogs in the discharge shute.
1165879
Yes. My Ariens snow blower ate a brick. Both shear pins 'sheared' off with no damage to the auger or discharge blades. There is an excellent short video on YouTube explaining how to replace broken shear pins.
2079280
No, don't use on loose rock or gravel. The loose material will be thrown at great speed by the augers. It may just be an electric snow blower but it will pick up loose material and send it sailing. Could break windows or hit persons in the area. Only use on a hard surface, such as cement or blacktop.
328033
It will help melt it a little,but much better if you are able to spray before the snow then it will help with the clearing off.
2231903
maybe... nothing falls off of mine... I start straight, then go back and forward in diagonal lines left to right (so I never raise it). When I am done with the Avalanche, I then use a "car snow brush" taped to a long "mop pole" just to brush off the residual snow that the Avalanche leaves on the edge of the roof.