My Neighbor brought his Toro Snow Blower down a couple of days ago.We had 6 inches of snow + drifts.I was so IMPRESSED WITH THIS MACHINE THAT I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT ONE,WE HAD ANOTHER STORM COMING IN!!!!! I'M DISABLED AND MY WIFE ISN'T GETTING ANY YOUNGER!!! WISH THAT I'D BOUGHT ONE OF THESE MACHINES YEARS AGO!!!! THESE LITTLE TORO'S WORK GOOD!!!!! MONEY WELL SPENT!!!! I'D RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE!!!!
Toro CCR 2400 GTS. Bought it in 1998. Haven't changed the paddles or belt yet. I did change the carb to an all brass one. I run Amsoil 100:1 synthetic. My wheel fell off because the friction fit cap came off from the force of turning after 18 years. I finished the 5 car driveway+EOD on 1 wheel no problem. Drilled the shaft with a titanium bit, put the wheel back on, placed a thin washer, inserted a nail and bent it like an "s". Best thing I have ever purchased.
I just recently replaced the paddles and scarper with new parts. When I clear my drive and walks I also clear three, and sometimes four, of my neighbor's snow. I used the re-positioned paddles for nearly 2 years, and intend to do the same in a couple of years when the paddles are again worn. I can't say I get double the normal life out of a set of paddles but it's close to it.
Great job. You are my kind of guy. Must be an engineer. I have the exact machine and I am going to do this to mine tomorrow. Cheaper and saves a lot of work! Thanks.
bripro68 First guy that I've seen that actually keeps his car in the garage instead of piles of junk, usually in these videos the driveway is loaded with snow covered cars and you watch someone negotiate an obstacle course because the garage is packed with crap, it is my main pet peeve because I've never had a garage to do projects in work on my cars or somebody else's I like to help people with my mechanical knowledge and of course some organized storage, I have a friend with a huge 5 bedroom 3 bath house a two car garage and the last time a car was in it was when he first moved in 17 years ago he is a hoarder and it is completely packed with junk, I started loaning him a snowblower so he could his driveway and 150 feet of sidewalk but I have to store it in my shed off season because it would spend the summer outside, he barley made enough room in the garage at my insistence for the couple of months he had it, even then he piled stuff on top of it until he needed to use it.
Ken, it's THROW a little snow my friend! You have a thrower, not a blower! LOL! Just some friendly fyi Sir! One question for you though Sir. I see you threw the snow out onto the road at the end of your driveway. My question is, does your town or city allow you to do that? I'm in Ontario Canada, so not knowing where you are, I can say, we can be fined up here for doing that. In such minimal amounts of snow, I find it trivial, but I do see that some folks may not have the common sense to not do that when there is 2ft of snow. It would definitely make it a driving hazard. But up here, no matter the depth, be it 2" or 2ft, are bylaw officers strictly enforce that bylaw. So that was why I was wondering Sir! Happy Holidays & thank you for this helpful cash saver tip! Yes I watched both your videos! Much appreciated!
on 2/2/2015 i bought that same snow blower - the first snow in lorain ohio this year it would not throW 3' - so dealer picked it up - $240 later they put new paddles & scraper on - now waiting for another snow - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Did you buy it new in 2015? I don't understand why the dealer had to replace the paddles and scraper. Wet snow is harder to blow than powdered snow, it's even more important to maintain minimum clearance.
@@kbittell yes 2/2 2015 - i know wet is harder to throw but not like that when everyone else's is throwing - it just clogged even on less snow - so now i wait for the next snow - thank you for your reply
Yes, I agree with all the comments. The right way, most efficient way to snow blow. Start in the middle to out. I didn't think I was that smart for figuring it out, but most of these videos are ridiculous. I'd be scared to see how they shovel.
Re positioned the paddles? I bought this Toro 421 power clear recently (shown here). The first run and the auger cable broke away from the clutch. The wheels are the same size as those on my Weber kettle grill. These things are so cheaply made it's ridiculous. Good thing Home Depot picked it up and refunded me.
I purchased the Toro 421 shown in this video in 2009. Other than two manufacturer’s recalls on the carburetor I’ve found the 421 to be durable and up to the task of moving snow. After two recalls the manufacturer got the problem with the carburetor corrected. I take it; the cable for the belt tension-er is what failed on your machine. I have not replaced any cables on my machine. I purchased my Toro in the box, believing I would be more meticulous with the setup than the average setup mechanic. Proper positioning and alignment of all cables is essential for long life of the cables. Since the wheels are not actually drive wheels I would suggest to Toro maybe a smooth wheel would be better than one with a tread pattern. Snow packs in the tread pattern leading one to believe the wheels are square.
Thanks for the reply Ken. I too had it delivered in the box. The screws provided for the chute were almost too short but I was finally able to assemble it. The cable came away from the clutch inside the unit and I was unable to ascertain where or how to hook it back up. I am looking again and am liking this new Briggs and Stratton SnowShred Serrated Auger with remote chute control and electric start for the same price as the Toro www.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-Stratton-22-in-205cc-Single-Stage-Electric-Start-Gas-Snow-Blower-with-Snow-Shredder-Auger-1696506/300434295
Milton/// I'LL AGREE ABOUT THE CHUTE SCREWS,THEY SEEMED ALMOST TOO SHORT,DIDN'T WANT TO THREAD.INSTRUCTIONS ARE A JOKE!!!! I BOUGHT A 721,IT'S A BADASS LITTLE MACHINE!!!! I'LL WAIT TO ACTUALLY RATE THIS MACHINE IN THE 3 RD SEASON!!!! I ALSO LOOK'D AT A COUPLE OF OTHER MACHINES,THE TORO WAS THE ONE THAT MY WIFE KNEW THAT SHE COULD HANDLE!!!!
Have had a 418, 421, 621, currently using a 221 two cycle (love it) and set up a 518 for a female friend...seems you had a lemon...it happens...never had a belt fail or cable break yet...I have the quick chute like Ken...keep both pulleys and the cable/chute lubed.
Yes it will blow the wet stuff too. Setting the paddles for minimum clearance to the housing will increase the speed of the snow through the discharge shut, eliminating clogging. You will think you doubled the horsepower of your snow blower.
Finally a man that knows how to use a snowblower. Always start down the middle of your driveway.
Lol. I just learned that from this video! Glory to God in the highest!
In my 39 years of life I just learned it this year 😂
@@jaredshowers1 LOL...Me too. Never knew you started in the middle ....Daaaaa
The direction of the wind makes the decision as to what side of the driveway I start on.
My Neighbor brought his Toro Snow Blower down a couple of days ago.We had 6 inches of snow + drifts.I was so IMPRESSED WITH THIS MACHINE THAT I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT ONE,WE HAD ANOTHER STORM COMING IN!!!!! I'M DISABLED AND MY WIFE ISN'T GETTING ANY YOUNGER!!! WISH THAT I'D BOUGHT ONE OF THESE MACHINES YEARS AGO!!!! THESE LITTLE TORO'S WORK GOOD!!!!! MONEY WELL SPENT!!!! I'D RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE!!!!
Toro CCR 2400 GTS. Bought it in 1998. Haven't changed the paddles or belt yet. I did change the carb to an all brass one. I run Amsoil 100:1 synthetic. My wheel fell off because the friction fit cap came off from the force of turning after 18 years. I finished the 5 car driveway+EOD on 1 wheel no problem. Drilled the shaft with a titanium bit, put the wheel back on, placed a thin washer, inserted a nail and bent it like an "s".
Best thing I have ever purchased.
Good idea and your the only guy ive seen doing your driveway right start in the middle not the edge. Thanks
Jim hamradio
I start in the middle unless it's windy.
Jim hamradio do you allow the snow to blow against the house, if not, how do you prevent it?
I just recently replaced the paddles and scarper with new parts. When I clear my drive and walks I also clear three, and sometimes four, of my neighbor's snow. I used the re-positioned paddles for nearly 2 years, and intend to do the same in a couple of years when the paddles are again worn. I can't say I get double the normal life out of a set of paddles but it's close to it.
Great job. You are my kind of guy. Must be an engineer.
I have the exact machine and I am going to do this to
mine tomorrow. Cheaper and saves a lot of work! Thanks.
I'm just a farm boy that grew up to be and engineer.
First guy who knows how to correctly use the machine.
bripro68 First guy that I've seen that actually keeps his car in the garage instead of piles of junk, usually in these videos the driveway is loaded with snow covered cars and you watch someone negotiate an obstacle course because the garage is packed with crap, it is my main pet peeve because I've never had a garage to do projects in work on my cars or somebody else's I like to help people with my mechanical knowledge and of course some organized storage, I have a friend with a huge 5 bedroom 3 bath house a two car garage and the last time a car was in it was when he first moved in 17 years ago he is a hoarder and it is completely packed with junk, I started loaning him a snowblower so he could his driveway and 150 feet of sidewalk but I have to store it in my shed off season because it would spend the summer outside, he barley made enough room in the garage at my insistence for the couple of months he had it, even then he piled stuff on top of it until he needed to use it.
Unless the wind is blowing hard vertically :)
I just tried this on mine and it works like brand new thank you
Thanks so much for the video. I will definitely try this when the paddles wear down.
Nice idea on the front porch and I love your garage floor.
Thanks for the money saving tip and for saving my back.
Great video Ken . Thank you !
Wow, that small machine works well,
Interesting video Ken.
look at that. bravo my good man.
A very worthwhile effort. Any updates on how long the restored performance lasted?
Ken, it's THROW a little snow my friend! You have a thrower, not a blower! LOL!
Just some friendly fyi Sir!
One question for you though Sir. I see you threw the snow out onto the road at the end of your driveway. My question is, does your town or city allow you to do that? I'm in Ontario Canada, so not knowing where you are, I can say, we can be fined up here for doing that. In such minimal amounts of snow, I find it trivial, but I do see that some folks may not have the common sense to not do that when there is 2ft of snow. It would definitely make it a driving hazard. But up here, no matter the depth, be it 2" or 2ft, are bylaw officers strictly enforce that bylaw. So that was why I was wondering Sir!
Happy Holidays & thank you for this helpful cash saver tip! Yes I watched both your videos!
Much appreciated!
kenny takin' names and kickin' ass on that driveway ! :)
on 2/2/2015 i bought that same snow blower - the first snow in lorain ohio this year it would not throW 3' - so dealer picked it up - $240 later they put new paddles & scraper on - now waiting for another snow - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Did you buy it new in 2015? I don't understand why the dealer had to replace the paddles and scraper.
Wet snow is harder to blow than powdered snow, it's even more important to maintain minimum clearance.
Sorry, I miss read your comment. The paddles and scraper were replaced after 5 season and likely worn.
@@kbittell yes 2/2 2015 - i know wet is harder to throw but not like that when everyone else's is throwing - it just clogged even on less snow - so now i wait for the next snow - thank you for your reply
Thank you very much! As you can see in the video, and I can also say from experience, this works.
Good job sir!
Yes, I agree with all the comments. The right way, most efficient way to snow blow. Start in the middle to out. I didn't think I was that smart for figuring it out, but most of these videos are ridiculous. I'd be scared to see how they shovel.
Do you ever get any kick back from under.
Mine seems to fly snow out under the back
So I put new cutting edge and hope this helps
A new scarper will help with the kick back. Kick back was not much of a problem for me.
Good video.
Does that particular model of snowblower use regular gasoline or do you have to mix the gas and oil?
No mixing of gas and oil. This model snow blower has a 4 cycle motor.
Ken Bittell Thank you very much.
Thanks for the video!!!
Hi. Is that a blue snowcast pusher shovel? If so, how do you like it?
The sticker says Suncast. I like it so much I bought a second one.
@@kbittell I bought mine at Costco in Canada for $20...great shovel...hard to find
Re positioned the paddles? I bought this Toro 421 power clear recently (shown here). The first run and the auger cable broke away from the clutch. The wheels are the same size as those on my Weber kettle grill. These things are so cheaply made it's ridiculous. Good thing Home Depot picked it up and refunded me.
I purchased the Toro 421 shown in this video in 2009. Other than two manufacturer’s recalls on the carburetor I’ve found the 421 to be durable and up to the task of moving snow. After two recalls the manufacturer got the problem with the carburetor corrected.
I take it; the cable for the belt tension-er is what failed on your machine. I have not replaced any cables on my machine.
I purchased my Toro in the box, believing I would be more meticulous with the setup than the average setup mechanic. Proper positioning and alignment of all cables is essential for long life of the cables.
Since the wheels are not actually drive wheels I would suggest to Toro maybe a smooth wheel would be better than one with a tread pattern. Snow packs in the tread pattern leading one to believe the wheels are square.
Thanks for the reply Ken. I too had it delivered in the box. The screws provided for the chute were almost too short but I was finally able to assemble it. The cable came away from the clutch inside the unit and I was unable to ascertain where or how to hook it back up. I am looking again and am liking this new Briggs and Stratton SnowShred Serrated Auger with remote chute control and electric start for the same price as the Toro www.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-Stratton-22-in-205cc-Single-Stage-Electric-Start-Gas-Snow-Blower-with-Snow-Shredder-Auger-1696506/300434295
Milton/// I'LL AGREE ABOUT THE CHUTE SCREWS,THEY SEEMED ALMOST TOO SHORT,DIDN'T WANT TO THREAD.INSTRUCTIONS ARE A JOKE!!!! I BOUGHT A 721,IT'S A BADASS LITTLE MACHINE!!!! I'LL WAIT TO ACTUALLY RATE THIS MACHINE IN THE 3 RD SEASON!!!! I ALSO LOOK'D AT A COUPLE OF OTHER MACHINES,THE TORO WAS THE ONE THAT MY WIFE KNEW THAT SHE COULD HANDLE!!!!
Have had a 418, 421, 621, currently using a 221 two cycle (love it) and set up a 518 for a female friend...seems you had a lemon...it happens...never had a belt fail or cable break yet...I have the quick chute like Ken...keep both pulleys and the cable/chute lubed.
Would you say it made a noticeable difference?
Absolutely!
Like I said, it's all about minimal clearance between the tip of the paddles and the housing.
@@kbittell awesome. I’m going to try to do this with mine tomorrow.
Nice cold dry snow, how about wet snow....
Yes it will blow the wet stuff too. Setting the paddles for minimum clearance to the housing will increase the speed of the snow through the discharge shut, eliminating clogging. You will think you doubled the horsepower of your snow blower.
What model is it ?
Thank you.
Toro Power Clear 421 QE
Thank you sir.
I GOT THE FIX MOVE TO FLORIDA
Well that brings with a whole new set of problems and people.
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