Noticed these on a snowthrower and imagine they're to prevent rocks from being thrown through windows, eyeballs etc... is that correct?
If so, are they effective? I'd have thought they'd slow and cause snow to choke at the chute...
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Noticed these on a snowthrower and imagine they're to prevent rocks from being thrown through windows, eyeballs etc... is that correct?
If so, are they effective? I'd have thought they'd slow and cause snow to choke at the chute...
Chute deflector rods.
Helps spread the snow out as it comes out.
Best removed w/wet snow
Many are MIA years ago.
Helps spread the snow out as it comes out.
Best removed w/wet snow
Many are MIA years ago.
mgonitzke
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Very effective at making a big glob of snow at the end of the chute.
Not sure I've ever even seen a fully intact one.
Not sure I've ever even seen a fully intact one.
Matt is right on both counts from my experience.
The 451 blower has a similar chute guard except it is spring loaded on a hinge. I can tell you it does not stop rocks from landing on the roof at my house! I replaced the chute years ago with a "green" one. it was the right size and is made of steel unlike the plastic CC original. there was no guard used on the new chute and I have never had the chute pack up with snow since it was left off.
The 451 blower has a similar chute guard except it is spring loaded on a hinge. I can tell you it does not stop rocks from landing on the roof at my house! I replaced the chute years ago with a "green" one. it was the right size and is made of steel unlike the plastic CC original. there was no guard used on the new chute and I have never had the chute pack up with snow since it was left off.
They are there to prevent the operator from placing their hand into the discharge chute to unclog it. Typical safety item that reduces the effectiveness of the product. They probably caused more clogging and as a result more injuries to (careless) operators.
So here's more pics of this snow thrower...I can't get it out of my mind, I mean look at it...for $200?
I believe I'm going to go get it...I'll end up kicking myself if I don't.
Think I'll clean up and put the one I bought for my 1450 with the 1650 I just bought and sell as a package.
I believe I'm going to go get it...I'll end up kicking myself if I don't.
Think I'll clean up and put the one I bought for my 1450 with the 1650 I just bought and sell as a package.
That does look to be in very good condition. I would say that $200 is quite reasonable for it.
Growing up on the farm, PTO's and machinery were focus points. My dad insisted that "the moment you think you'll be fine, is the moment right before it goes wrong".
Yes, I'm not a big fan of pain. I'm not afraid to admit that I'll take a few and assess a situation instead of just "diving right in"...and for that I have the least amount of scars to prove it.
Looks super!
You never see them with the decals still in place!
Go for it before someone else does!!
You never see them with the decals still in place!
Go for it before someone else does!!
Offered him $150, he said I can have it for $180 - told him I'd be out to get it when it suits him best.
Welp, can't say I did too bad...$180 and delivered 5 miles away...
Very nice!
