Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi!

Does anyone now if this Hi Performance Impeller Kit Part# 532187724 fit my new Husqvarna 15530SB-LS?  I am not sure if this kit will fit because it is a new model for 2009 and i think older huskys used the Tecumseh engine and mine has a 15.5 B&S Snow Max. Do they have same drivshaft dimensions so same pulley`s can be used on both engines. Or is it other reasons why this won`t work? I think this kit will give me the same performance as the PRO series huskys that have HIGH SPEED IMPELLER? The only difference i`ve found in the 15530SB-LS and 16530SB-XLS part`s is the impeller pulley and impeller belt. Am i far of?

Philip

mikiewest wrote:
Thanks!

I will report back on distance.... I think that is going to be quite noticeable. 

I thought about adding on heated hand grips but I'd have to modify the electrical on the motor..... Maybe next year :-)

Geronimo332 wrote:
I wonder how much weight each bar adds?  Is your intake 30 inches wide as well?

http://www.mowpart.com/OEM-Parts-AYP/c1337_1292/p361659/Kit.Weight.30.Snow.A/product_info.html

A fairly thick piece of steel with this Toro accessory.   Still looking for a picture of the Husky version. I saw one last year.



This Ariens ones is 10lbs.  The Toro one above almost looks 3x thicker so maybe 30lbs?

Got my impeller pulley and belt today.

Had to order the parts for the Husqvarna 16530SB-XLS that has "high speed impeller " as standard,

 since Jack`s Small Engines didt have the Hi performance kit in stock.

So i just ordered the parts from a shop here in Norway.

Geronimo332 wrote:

I didn't realize you were in Norway.  Cool!

You are probably going to have kit on yours before I am. :-) 

I am curious if dimensions are the same on you kit.

Here are rough specs on mine:

Belt Diameter:  5/8 inch / 1.5875 centimeters
Pulley Diameter:  ~3.622 inches / 9.2 centimeters

The Pulley Diameter on mine is 89mm. Part # 532 42 64-92

I still have to wait 3-4weeks before i get my snow thrower. I ordered mine from Amazon for $1283 with free super saver shipping.

It`s now on a boat over the Atlantic on its way to Europe and Norway.

The snow thrower will cost me about  $1950 total with norwegian tax and for the shipping over the Atlantic.

But`s that`s cheep, as almost the same Husqvarna model ( same spec) here in Norway called ST276EP  cost $3900.

No kidding! Is that crazy or what? The local dealer got a shock when i told him the reason for why i ordered the parts(impeller belt/pulley),

since the norwegian ST276EP have hi speed impeller standard. "Have you ordered a husqvarna snow thrower from USA" shaking his head like he

tought i was crazy. That was untill i told him i got it delivered at my door for $1950. He mumbeled something about

him not even getting it for so low cost into his store from Husqvarna Norway.

Notice "NO HQV" on the impeller pulley plastic bag, stands for Norwegian Husqvarna. Still made in USA. (bottom left, under the barcode)

REMHJUL stands for Belt Pulley

 

Parts waiting to get installed (hour timer and Clarence`s impeller kit)

Geronimo332 wrote:

Wow!  I thought the Canadians got the shaft on pricing!  Amazing savings you got there.

It sounds like pulley diameter is the same.

Yeah, i got it for half price. You don`t wanna know what a Honda cost over here!

snowmachine wrote:
Here is general video after installing the new auger pulley and belt.

http://picasaweb.google.com/audreyappliance/2008Craftsman145TorqueRatingSnowThrower#5437431143452072306

I can tell fan and auger are spinning noticeably faster.

I went and tossed some wet snow that was around 35 degrees.  I measured it out and it appears most is falling in the 38-42 foot range.  This is further than when I throw powder.  I think Clarence kit will get me to 50+ feet.

The only problem I have found is that I might need to buy the associated Husky plastic belt cover case.  The Auger pulley wore a significant slice into cover that slightly pushed cover out a small piece on exterior but didn't cut through.  I'll take a picture of it later.

EDIT:
This is the $10 belt cover I might need to pick up.
http://www.m-and-d.com/AY-409161.html?id=n79iL6TA&mv_pc=122