Finally had a chance to use the snow caster. Worked great on my drive (paved), but ran into a couple of problems on the neighbors(gravel).
In the float position I was kicking up a lot of stones. Even bounced one off of her house. Dented the siding but missed the window. There was only about an inch or two of light powder. Is that a factor? This is my first time with a snow blower of any kind so I don't have any experience to compare to.
The other issue is with the clutch. I rebuilt it and thought I had it. But after doing mine and half of hers (about 30 min.) the clutch wouldn't disengage. I pull the lever back and it stops, but then it slowly reengages. When I pull back on the lever and hold it turns faster. I can find a spot where it will stop, but any movement of the lever, either forward or back, will engage the clutch. When I shut it down and restart the motor it stays disengaged until I engage it again. It has new springs and pad.
Thanks..
In the float position I was kicking up a lot of stones. Even bounced one off of her house. Dented the siding but missed the window. There was only about an inch or two of light powder. Is that a factor? This is my first time with a snow blower of any kind so I don't have any experience to compare to.
The other issue is with the clutch. I rebuilt it and thought I had it. But after doing mine and half of hers (about 30 min.) the clutch wouldn't disengage. I pull the lever back and it stops, but then it slowly reengages. When I pull back on the lever and hold it turns faster. I can find a spot where it will stop, but any movement of the lever, either forward or back, will engage the clutch. When I shut it down and restart the motor it stays disengaged until I engage it again. It has new springs and pad.
Thanks..