Just curious, what is meant by a 2 stage snow blower?

Jan 02, 2008 by Skeeter | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs


in a 2 stage snow blower, the 1st stage is an auger that digs the snow lose & pulls it to the center of the machine, this runs at a low rpm. the 2nd stage, is a high er speed fan type disc with paddles, it picks up the snow from the 1st stage and "blows" it out and away from the machine. thus yuo have the term, "snow blower".

Mickey Mouse | Jan 02, 2008

HI

2 Stage means that it moves the snow twice. First it scoops it off the ground and pushes it to the second area which throws it in the desired direction. There are two separate parts which move the snow.

A single stage one would be like an electric broom type. It has a lot of power to throw snow forward, but it won't throw it far to the sides.

Hope that helps
sirollerblader | Jan 02, 2008

That it has a 2 stage snow pick/ejection system. Instead of relying on just the auger to pick up the snow and throw it out, it has a second auger that works at a higher speed (geared higher) so that it shoots the snow out. This means there is less work on the engine and main auger so you can get done faster.

Hope that help.
Wolf | Jan 02, 2008

I just bought a MTD 2 stage snow blower and it doesn't have a manual. What kind of oil does it take?

Feb 15, 2008 by John O | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs


use 30 weight oil, you should be able to find this in the lawn and garden areas of hardware or home improvement stores. you can go to mtd's web site and search for a manual so that you can get parts numbers if you every need to order them

Adam D | Feb 15, 2008

the manual should be available on the net
google it
pescador | Feb 15, 2008

If the engine is a briggs they recommend 30wt above 32 degrees and 10w30 below 32. Kohler is the same.
renpen | Feb 15, 2008

single stage snow blower?

Nov 30, 2007 by Thepopeis1 | Posted in Other - Home & Garden

i just bought a 5.5hp 2 stage snow blower but after i thought about it. it seamed like the single stage 4 hp was not a bad deal for for the monney at $300 less than the 2 stage. but i was trying to figer are the single stages eney good the look like they are not worth a crap

Some of the old Gilson single stage snow blowers were very good. Only real difference in the single stage and the 2 stage is how far it will throw the snow.
and how fast you can go through the snow that may be deep.

A 2 stage will move alot more heavy snow faster than a single stage will. Time to do the job is what makes the difference.
If speed is not what you are really wanting then a single stage will work just fine. Beat heck out of a snow shovel lol.

jjnsao | Nov 30, 2007

Snowblower question-Blower impeller works but the auger blades dont on a craftsman Blower, What is the Problem?

Feb 27, 2009 by MNMaddog | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

2 stage Sears Snow blower - Upper stage to discharge works great but the lower auger spins free. I believe the problem to be in the gear box...Any other suggestions?

There is a shear pin on the shaft to the auger. I would check that first. It is the most common culprit of your situation.
This might help you also.
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1794867

Soluna Home Services, LLC | Feb 27, 2009

Locate old shear pin and head to nearest Sears store,,they are usually in stock in Lawn & Garden. Or type in "shear pin" on sears.com website for several choices..OR,,,enter SearsPartsDirect website with your entire machine model number to see a diagram and order part you need. Spring is almost here,,,Finally ! Good Luck.

Link for a typical shear pin: <http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07188289000P>
oldman49_2000 | Feb 28, 2009

Help! How to fix Craftsman Snowblower that won't shoot snow.?

Dec 25, 2008 by LIFEGIRL28 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi,

I have a Craftsman dual stage snow blower ( Model C950-52109-0, 9HP, 2 inch). It's about 4-5 yrs old. When it was time to use it, the auger drive clutch lever was very loose and the blower could not turn the auger and pick up the snow and shoot it.

I have noticed that the auger drive belt was loose and bought a new one. My problem is that between the Traction Drive pulley and the Engine pulley there was a spring tension (165x159) that is broken in half so I bought this part as well.

My problem is that this spring is very tensed and cannot be stretched to join both ends (left part holding the idle pulley bar and a hole on the right hand side).

How can I put back that spring tension?????

Thanks!

get a wrench, if that does not work get a bigger wrench.

boom!!! | Dec 26, 2008

Try clamping on a pair of vice grips and you should be able stretch it.
Larry E | Dec 25, 2008

a good pair of pliers and a screw driver. The springs can be tough and dangerous
jerry | Dec 25, 2008

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