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stresst


Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
Joined: Dec 11, 2010
Points: 213

What do I do??
Original Message   Oct 28, 2011 10:52 pm
Many of you know I have been throwing the idea around of either selling my Toro 826OXE or having an 11hp from the 1128OXE installed. Anyway I had it up for sale but people wanted to pay like 600 bucks! Mind you I paid nearly 1600 less then 10 months ago!

So with the first reports of snow falling north and west of the city I have the snow blower loaded in my fathers van ready to go to the dealer. Do I just have it serviced and continue to try and sell it (really dont want to invest more $$) or do I have them install the 11HP engine?

The dealer wants 120.00 + any parts to do the service. Now if they swap the shortblock this 120 gets washed away as they need to do an oil change, new plug, adjust belts, etc once they install the new engine block.

What do you think I should do?

TORO 826OXE
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borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: What do I do??
Reply #29   Nov 1, 2011 5:22 pm
aa335 wrote:
Don't forget the yellow strobe light, backup beeper, and the orange prison jump suit.  :)

Same goes for snow shovels???

It's amazing how we like to complicate simple things made to do simple jobs. 

If a person is truly concerned about being struck by street traffic, put a flashing light on a pole and stick it in the snow bank at the end of the driveway when working at that end. 

How many SS machines are made with lights and hand warmers?  To me, the less there is to a machine that will be working in a difficult environment, the better. 
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: What do I do??
Reply #30   Nov 1, 2011 5:29 pm
borat wrote:
Same goes for snow shovels???


Nope.  I got those classic straight shaft shovels.  Strong, simple, and lightweight.
Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: What do I do??
Reply #31   Nov 1, 2011 6:27 pm
aa335 wrote:
Don't forget the yellow strobe light, backup beeper, and the orange prison jump suit.  :)


On my street you'd want that stuff, yes we are remote but they drive like maniacs on this street. They are working on the main road so a lot of people detour through our area. At night the EOD would worry me with cars flying down a back road at 50+ mph.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: What do I do??
Reply #32   Nov 1, 2011 6:29 pm
Are those driveway markers for protecting pedestrians walking on sidewalks? I had no idea what they were for.
Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: What do I do??
Reply #33   Nov 1, 2011 6:31 pm
blumonster wrote:
Are those driveway markers for protecting pedestrians walking on sidewalks? I had no idea what they were for.


They uh, mark where your driveway is.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: What do I do??
Reply #34   Nov 1, 2011 6:37 pm
Steve_Cebu wrote:
They uh, mark where your driveway is.

Really?  I thought they made it easier to spot mailboxes so you can whack them with a baseball bat. 
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: What do I do??
Reply #35   Nov 1, 2011 6:40 pm
Steve_Cebu wrote:
On my street you'd want that stuff, yes we are remote but they drive like maniacs on this street. They are working on the main road so a lot of people detour through our area. At night the EOD would worry me with cars flying down a back road at 50+ mph.

Maybe you should place fake deere or moose on the side of the road to slow people down. 
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blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: What do I do??
Reply #36   Nov 1, 2011 6:46 pm
It seems everybody is in the holiday mood now. :D Especially after the heavy snowfall in the East and the passage of Halloween, the spirit is here. LOL

Maybe I should get a couple of those markers too.Away from the mailbox.

stresst


Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
Joined: Dec 11, 2010
Points: 213

Re: What do I do??
Reply #37   Nov 1, 2011 8:16 pm
samdog wrote:
It's only funny till somebody gets hit by a plow truck....then it's hilarious.


Last year I came close! Some dumb EFF sanitation plow truck came flying down my block last doing about 45mph with the plow down, this SOB buried me up to my thighs in ice and snow it was like a wave at the beach blind siding you nevermind the blade was about 18" from me! Either he didnt see me or he didnt care either way I thought I was gonna get hit!

On a side note I asked the dealer today about the clarence impeller kit but he never heard of it! Should I order one?

TORO 826OXE
stresst


Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
Joined: Dec 11, 2010
Points: 213

Re: What do I do??
Reply #38   Nov 1, 2011 8:23 pm
samdog wrote:
My neighbor has gizmo, heated grips on his MTD. Problem is; they are too hot to use, even with gloves!

And with proper storage and care, OPE will start on the first pull. So my electric starter cords make nice little extension cords for the house and shop.

Yes, the headlight is essential safety equipment, when motoring up the street in snowy conditions, to do my neighbor's drives.  I am considering wiring in a tail-light as well (using a motorcycle mirror arm) for rear visibility. 



I will tell you what, I almost didnt buy the Toro cause of the lack of handwarmers but my neighbors 1028 Craftsman has heated grips and like you mentioned they burn your hands with heavy goves on! Makes your hands sweat like crazy! IMO this feature is made for -20 and below with 40+mph winds!

TORO 826OXE
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