Man triumphs over Snowblower

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Man triumphs over Snowblower

December 15, 2013, 12:55:12 AM

My dad purchased a pretty nice Sears snowblower about 8 years ago. Maybe used a dozen times. I think he paid near $900 bucks for it going back 8 years. In any case, a year ago during hurricane sandy, the unit was in my dads shed which took on almost 3-4 feet of water. My dad was convinced it was a total loss and was ready to put out by the curb for trash. Fast forward to yesterday, i ran over to his place to grab the snowblower. I loaded it in the back of our Ford Escape, brought it home, added fresh gas and oil, and pulled the cord....... fired up the 1st time i pulled it. Drive wheels worked in all speeds and directions, then i went to engage the auger in front....nothing. I remove 2 bolts and a plastic housing and the belt is off the track. It was kind of py so i ran to the auto parts store and purchased a suitable replacement for 9 bucks. Hooked it up, ran it for 10 minutes solid, and i have a near new machine for a total of 20 bucks between gas, oil and a belt. This was a good man moment.

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #1 – December 15, 2013, 01:57:53 AM

Did you drive it like a real man?

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #2 – December 15, 2013, 04:04:53 AM

Quote from: softtouch;425672

Did you drive it like a real man?

Ok, that is just so wrong on so many levels.... LoL

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #3 – December 15, 2013, 07:34:54 AM

Quote from: MY83T;425673

Ok, that is just so wrong on so many levels.... LoL

Yes, yes it is LOL

That's a great story David!! Gotta Love those craftsman blowers. The wife bought me a 28" 8hp craftsman with w cab 9 yrs ago and it still looks/runs like new. Enjoy it :D

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #4 – December 15, 2013, 12:51:26 PM

REAL men have 4x4's and plows...LOL.

(Not saying I'm a better person...I have an AWD and no plow...well, I DO have a plow, but my dad has my tractor at his place to haul wood with it. So far we've only had a few inches. that's what SHE said! LOL)

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #5 – December 15, 2013, 02:42:08 PM

Quote from: softtouch;425672

Did you drive it like a real man?

Ah, the sissy is wearing boots.

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #6 – December 15, 2013, 08:27:46 PM

And a hat. LOL

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #7 – December 16, 2013, 02:10:39 AM

did he read the warning label to keep all hanging objects away from the tiller? :-0

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #8 – December 16, 2013, 04:03:59 AM

Quote from: MY83T;425719

did he read the warning label to keep all hanging objects away from the tiller? :-0

Snow....blowing.......and being nekkid....errr, I'll pass.

I'll leave that...ahem..job.....up to someone with nothing else....to lose.
(I know this is a family friendly site and all that good stuff, so don't ummm....neuter me over this post

)

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #9 – December 19, 2013, 02:16:08 AM

Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;425722

Snow....blowing.......and being nekkid....errr, I'll pass.

I'll leave that...ahem..job.....up to someone with nothing else....to lose.
(I know this is a family friendly site and all that good stuff, so don't ummm....neuter me over this post )

No harm done, i hear its no big thing anyway.....

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #10 – December 19, 2013, 11:05:27 AM

There's three types. Growers, showers, and nude snow blowers.

Man triumphs over Snowblower

Reply #11 – December 23, 2013, 02:06:11 AM

Quote from: MY83T;425719

did he read the warning label to keep all hanging objects away from the tiller? :-0

I believe his hanging object had went into hibernation.