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Re: Snapper 1226 or 1428 ?
#1 Jan 11, 2009 11:47 pm |
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Krank: if everyone had your attitude on how to live their lives, they would live to 120 +. Looks like electric transmission wires in Borat's neighborhood are underground. Smart.
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Re: New guy question
#2 Dec 31, 2008 11:51 pm |
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My suggestion is that you select one with at least ten-plus horsepower. You'll appreciate the power in wet snow. I have 11.5 hp and it is challenged in heavy wet snow. Honda is expensive, yet Briggs & Stratton is great for less money.
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Re: Craftsman Snowthrower Model 88115, 11.5 hp won't start
#3 Dec 31, 2008 11:37 pm |
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Here's a brief update from last season's drama with Sears Service and my new machine. All is well. Starts on the first pull, runs extremely well and is very powerful! We got eight inches today in Massachusetts, blowing snow (powder), temp nine degrees and winds gusting to 35 kts.
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Re: 2 snow throwers, ONE has to be returned?
#4 Dec 31, 2008 11:29 pm |
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Clay: Your former Sears machine (14.50 torque Model# 1450, 305cc ) is rated somewhere between 9 & 11 horsepower. For some marketing reason, Sears does not advertise the hp on your former model. Your machine replaced the Craftsman 11.5 horsepower model #917.881150 which is 342cc (20.85 cubic inch). This B & S engine is actually rated at up to 13 horsepower. I have one and had a horrific time with Sears Service last year! Sears extended my "extended warranty" for an additional year at no charge as a good will gesture. My machine now runs extremely well, is highly powerful and starts on the first pull. (Sounds like a Pratt & Whitney radial) I also have the Classic Cab attached. Great combination!
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Re: Snow thrower cab
#5 Dec 31, 2008 10:58 pm |
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I have a Classic Cab. Today the wind was blowing with gusts to 35+ kts and the temperature was nine! NINE degrees F ! (Massachusetts) We got over eight inches of blowing powder with drifts. A cab is a MUST unless one enjoys snow blowing in their face with frostbite as a possibility. I get a kick out of watching the tough guys out there with no hats or scarves and blowing snow under these extreme conditions. Some people think they're bigger than life until they learn the hard way. (probably non-veterans) In the military, a person would get written-up (and get their a** kicked) if they were seen blowing snow without protective gear or clothing. |
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