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Name Ralph Fraumeni
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Re: Remove cover on Toro Briggs/R-tec 141cc w-cycle engine - Power Clear 221QE
#1   Mar 21, 2016 9:08 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msHpqVm5unw If you haven't figured it out by now I believe this video explains the cover removal. Have a 221QZE myself but so far have not needed to remove it myself so I have no tips for you. Good luck.
Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
#2   Feb 26, 2015 11:11 am
My problem is I redid all the cement on my property a while ago and it has accelerated the wear on the paddles for sure. Considering that Toro's extended life paddles

are still made from the same materilas as the OEM paddles those Kage paddles seem like a bargain.  I'll definitely try the new Toro's and hopefully they'll provide

longer life. It also seems that the more the paddles wear the more blowback I get fron under the scaper bar. I just replaced it before this winter and it didn't seem

to make much difference. Hopefully I installed it correctly. It seemed pretty straightfoward. Again thanks for the information aa335.

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
#3   Feb 25, 2015 9:46 pm
aa335 wrote:
ralphfr,

Just to clarify, these Kage polyurethane paddles for the Toro 221 / 421 / 721 models are aftermarket parts.  I highly doubt that your Toro dealers will have them or will install them.  That would compromise the warranty from Toro.

Toro does have the commercial grade thicker rubber paddles that goes on the 721RC.  Dealers are stocking these and are offering them as upgrades, if you so desire.




Appreciate your clarification. I did assume these were the paddles that Toro was using on the 721 R-C. Did a little googling and found that the Toro parts manual for this model lists the part number as 125-1128 for the extended life paddles and they are about $40 each. The kit is part# 38205 and it cost about $90 which includes 2 paddles and the hardware. Cannot seem to find any info on what material Toro uses to manufacture these paddles. Definitely going for them. It would be nice if they fit as close to the housing as you say the Kage paddles are. If not then I might have to consider doing it myself and going with the Kage paddles next time around. Again great info. Thanks again.

If anyone else is interested here's the link to the Toro 721 R-C Parts Catalog: www.toro.com/en-us/professional-contractor/snow-removal/single-stage/Pages/Model.aspx?pid=power-clear-commercial-721r-c-38751

Re: Honda HS35 Snowblower
#4   Feb 25, 2015 7:26 am
Thanks for posting this AA335. I will be taking my 221 in for service this offseason and after reading about these new auger paddles I was most definitely

going to request these. A liitle more noise and vibration won't bother me as it's already obnoxious to begin with! I look foward to your review after trying them

out in the snow. Thanks again.

Re: Toro 721R-C Commercial Single Stage Snowblower with 212cc engine.
#5   Jan 25, 2014 2:41 pm
aa335 wrote:
It is probably ranges from $400-$500.  Depends on if someone really want the electric start and the Quick Chute, you may get $500 for it. 
 
     That would make it feasible. I guess I'm reacting to the siren's song of more power. I've had no issues with this machine and do enjoy using it so it won't be any easy decision. I guess I'll wait and see how dependable the 721 is in the long run. I'd kick myself if I upgraded and starting having issues.
I've not had any problems with 2 stroke smell.  I'm using semi synthetic 2 stroke oil, no smell at all.  You may want to give that a try.  Mixing oil isn't that bad.  I have a separate 2 1/2 gallon container for mixing.  Takes less time to mix than to clean up after an oil change.  I get 2 or 3 mixes per season and it's still faster than an oil change.  Also, with 2 stroke oil mixed, the engine is always getting fresh oil, versus 4 stroke where the oil degrades over time. 
     I've toyed with the idea of using Amsoil 100-1. Currently I'm using RedMax which is what the dealer recommended but since my warranty is up I'd like to try something with less smell. The annoying part about mixing the fuel/oil is that I usually wait until it's snows or about to snow. I have it in my head that mixing it at the last minute is the best approach because of the ethanol. Since I'm buying the gas in advance and mixing it with stabilizer it probably makes no difference when I mix it. May need to change my approach and just mix a batch when I buy my gas for the winter.
I think Toro should seriously consider making the 721 RC with the Quick Chute features, that is unless they feel that it isn't robust enough to stand up to commercial use.  It's about $20 in plastic parts and cables that they charge $100 for.  I don't see the need for an electric start, just the QZ feature would be fine.
     I read on another site that they were getting complaints from the commercials about it freezing up on them. Mine has never frozen on me but I'm only out there for an hour or two. This past storm ION the temps were single digits with lots of wind and it still didn't freeze. I did take the precaution of spraying the chute, cable and handle slide with silicone. I have a bad back so I thought the elect start would be a good idea. Tested it once and haven't used it since. The QZ feature is deal breaker/must have for me.

Always a pleasure and thank you for your input.

Regards

Ralph

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