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jake14mw


Joined: Jan 27, 2005
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What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Original Message   Feb 9, 2005 11:57 am
I have a new Toro 1028lxe that I love.  I have used it for about 5 storms so far.  I have one question though.  Occasionally, I am going along and it starts to want to pull to one side or another (I think it's usually to the right). I find myself trying to fight to keep it straight.  If I look back after a long row that I've done, it looks like I was drunk.  Anyone have an idea of what causes this?
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patsfan


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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #2   Feb 9, 2005 2:27 pm
Just a wild guess,but have you checked the air pressure in the tires ?

formerly OT
Marshall


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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #3   Feb 9, 2005 2:34 pm
Less alcohol consumption by the driver maybe? 
Richie


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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #4   Feb 9, 2005 2:37 pm
Air pressure would have been the first thing I check.  You may also want to see if the scraper is even.  One side could be dragging lower than the other side and pulling the machine.

Richie
jake14mw


Joined: Jan 27, 2005
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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #5   Feb 9, 2005 4:41 pm
Marshall wrote:
Less alcohol consumption by the driver maybe? 


I saw nothing in the manual about the maximum number of gin and tonics able to be consumed by the operator before erratic steering takes place!
jake14mw


Joined: Jan 27, 2005
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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #6   Feb 9, 2005 4:45 pm
I will check all of the suggested items.  I don't think it's the air pressure though, because the problem only happens sporadically.  As I'm thinking of it, I wonder if it is the scraper catching on packed snow or ice on one side.  I will check to see if one side is lower than the other.
snowshoveler


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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #7   Feb 9, 2005 4:47 pm
tire pressure .skid shoe height ,scraper or shave plate adjustment and lockpin in wleel.

not necessarily in that order.

later chris

craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks   husky 372xpg chainsaw   sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw   mondo trimmer   monster tractor with trailer    cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree 
18Degrees


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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #8   Feb 9, 2005 6:15 pm
Also if one scraper shoes is level the the other is not , it will cause one to "dig in" harder than the other on the driverway.  ( assuming your diveway it level, unlike mine)

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snowshoveler


tides in dirts out surfs up

Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
Points: 1261

Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #9   Feb 9, 2005 7:04 pm
driveway level...

thats an urban myth ,nobody has actually seen one let alone owns one.

later chris

craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks   husky 372xpg chainsaw   sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw   mondo trimmer   monster tractor with trailer    cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree 
Marshall


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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #10   Feb 9, 2005 7:13 pm
jake14mw wrote:
I saw nothing in the manual about the maximum number of gin and tonics able to be consumed by the operator before erratic steering takes place!
Well.........then By God that ain't it........consume away! 
navihawk


Joined: Jan 17, 2003
Points: 1318

Re: What causes my snowblower to not track straight?
Reply #11   Feb 9, 2005 8:23 pm
Hi jake.Move your scraper bar up out of the way Make sure you are on a flat surface.If you have a shed woth a plywood floor make sure it is level.Put  your skids at the same height on each side.Get  a couple of paint sticks and lower your scraper bar down to the sticks.Go a bit higher,maybe 1/4 inch on the scraper bar if you have a rough pavement.

Steve 

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