I own this 2015 3x model, Things a piece of shit and blows snow like a wet fart 💨 I bought my son the 2x model in 2016 for a house warming gift and it’s a beast and he loves it . 2x is the way to go …..fyi
I feel you left it in half choke and rabbit mode vs turning it to full choke and changing the mode of speed. 3 stage 400cc Cub cadets should chuck snow, even if powder much farther than that. I could be wrong.
I bought the same machine right before the first storm. It performed well but I did replace 9 sheer pins from debris kicked out by snow plows. The 420 is a strong motor and the power steering was a luxury, but reverse was painfully slow. The traction was lacking so I ordered chains too.
Nice video and glad you showed the problem. Sad how some people comments on how bad it throws even before watchn the hole video. Its like there always looking for something negative to say, be happy people you have something informative to watch and if you don't have anything good or constructive to say don't say anything at all! Good luck with that Cub!
Funny... I have a 21 year old Ariens 8 HP 2 stage and I have broken 2 shear pins in it's entire life... and I live in Michigan and we do get snow so It has been used... a lot.
It's a good video to help people diagnose a broken shear pin, but it doesn't show much else. Pins can break at odd times, or become damaged at one time, but not fail until later. I know I only ever broke one pin, and when it failed, I found no debris. However, at some different time, I do know I hit a concrete "frog" that the previous home owner left near the pavement which stalled the machine, but didn't break the pin at the time. I was waiting, still am, for the gearbox to fail after that, lol. It made some nasty noises for a while, but then it settled down. I'm sure a chunk got broke off and got shoved into the corner of the gear box. I just hope it stays there. ;) I understand speeding up videos to keep them short, but if someone is going to sit through a 1/2 hour snowblower video, they probably want to see real time action. ;) I still remember the old "3 stages" where the "3rd stage" was a powered drift cutter. My friend's dad had a Murray(?) "Snow Wolf" that had a little drift auger up top. Looked pretty cool. That's not to be confused with some old machines that just used multiple same sized augers, like the larger commercial machines do. Unfortunately, due to Safety Sallys, your aren't gonna see good drift cutting machines in the states. If you want to see a drift cutting beast, look at the Euro style Hondas. Or pre-1970's machines in the states.
@@chillymooose to check I just googled "honda european snowblower" and clicked on images. Most images showed "normal" ones, but you will see the ones I'm talking about in some of the images.
I would recommend a two stage. I don’t really see the difference in the third stage. I good two stage will do the job just fine with less parts to go bad on you. Thanks for the question
More snow you have the slower you go. Keep it in first and just walk behind it and let it work. You shouldnt need to feather it with that amount of snow especially if its fluffy
Two stage all the way. This video proves the complications of a three stage, and they are supposed to be way better at clearing snow, but this just shows it add more complications to it. Besides that, they are much harder to maintain. Stick with a two stage unless you're a contractor and can write off the cost of your equipment and maintenance.
number one hint of some one reviewing something they no nothing about, hint one don't blow snow into the path of what you gana blow again number two and a big no no don't throw ice and snow at you cars. Why? IT MIGHT HAVE A STONE IN IT...omg ..lol and use a lower gear.
@@chillymooose I have a 30 inch Areins I bought used for 600.00 from an indian engineer who was moving to california and didn't need it I lucked out cause he bought it two years before and did'nt even have it assembled out of the box yet never was used I have a couple other areins and I loveum they'll shoot 70 feet with a dry powdery snow as long as I wax the shoot and housing every time I use it .mine has a briggs engine if you notice in ur vid the snows all caked up in your housing it freezes to the metal with out the wax spray
@slick1G3 I really appreciate the updated info I used silicone lube in my latest video of this years storm. I think it works well. But I definitely appreciate your input and I’ll check out some ariens blowers when i get a chance. Thanks
Someone needs to show you how to use a snowblower. Extremely rough on it. That's why the shear pin is broken. The deeper the snow... the slower you go. Its easier on all the moving parts. This review is ok but would be better if it was used correctly to give it the honest review.
@chillymooose cub actually came out with different shear pins for this machine because they were too weak. The updated has an A for auger and a 3 for impeller. Many people are having problems with this machine blowing belts and shear pins
@@michaelrothfuss9764 The blower has a 420cc engine with a 14” auger and 14” impeller. It was designed to move a lot of snow rapidly. That’s the point of the HD moniker. It’s supposed to be a commercial grade machine but since it’s an MTD it’s not up to par. They used weak pins when the machine first came out, then came out with stronger pins after just about everybody who bought one was having problems. I believe you wouldn’t know this as you don’t have one and have done zero research on this particular model. I have one and went through all the problems that came along with it. The belts still shred way too easily as they actually aren’t durable enough for the power that this machine puts out. So sorry, bit power and going too fast isn’t the issue. It’s actually the selling point of this machine to move a ton of snow as quickly as possible.
I was interested in getting a 3 stage. I won't after seeing your vid. If you are doing the start/stop/two steps forward routine to wait for the impellers to clear, what's the point of the 3 stages when I do the same currently with my 2 stage? Thanks for the vid, but i'll wait till the technology substantially changes.
Agreed! Not necessary. It also promotes it as chewing through ice and slush but I haven’t had success with that. I agree that a two stage is enough Thanks for the comment
I have this same machine. Watch more videos of more experienced operators with fully working equipment. This is a great machine when you know what you’re doing. If you don’t know what you’re doing this machine can wear your out. It’s a beast and it’s heavy. It will blow thru a full opening fill deep packed in 1st gear and half deep in 3rd or 4th. Only negative I have is it needs a faster reverse and a faster forward speed but I’m sure for safety they keep it limited. Best tip I have is spray your machine with WD40. Mainly the augers and the chute and inside before you blow. Will keep snow from sticking. If your not using the yellow wheel release levers you need to be for turning and when your moving it not under power. It releases the wheels into a “neutral” state and you can pull it backwards easily. Even when the machine is not running squeeze both levers to move it around.
I have the same model. You have a busted shear pin on the forward impeller. Easy fix. Cub Cadet installed to soft of pins. You can now get better , stronger pins at the dealer. When she is working correctly it is an awesome machine. to turn on the heater on the handles just flip the switch in the center between the handles. They really get hot.
Why r u stopping and going, once the sheer pins were fixed that should eat that amount of snow easily. I have a 10 yr old cub cadet 930 (2 stage) with 357 motor it would and did (Connecticut) go through that stuff like nuthin!
@@chillymooose buddy they are all a nuisance. I have a new Ariens SHO 4 years old. Rust bucket. Inferior parts. But it blows snow and does not clog. I have a 1994 MTD that clogged from day one at the end of the drive. Any salt in the snow forget about it. The Ariens does not clog. Toro commercial28 and Honda. Check my video out on the SHO. I will no5 spam you post. I felt for you when it clogged and then that 3rd funky auger not spinning. Best man…
Hahaha you got stuck not because you were going to fast but because you don't know how to properly use a snow blower as well as the fact you 3 stage Auger blade in the front is NOT SPRINNING due to broken shear pin which is why it kept clogging lol If your going to make a video KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT AND HOW TO PROPERLY RUN THE MACHINE Lol
You had the machine in the highest travel speed (#6) and kept on starting and stopping to let the auger catch up with the snow that was being forced into it. All your doing is wearing out your drive belt by starting and stopping. SLOW THE MACHINE DOWN TO #1 0R 2 SPEED and let the machine do the work.
Let the snow blower do the work. It'll walk right through the light stuff. You're beaten it up with that up and down on the drive handle. Sit down and read the directions to learn how to operate your machine correctly. Take your time and find that rhythm. It's a learning process. Good luck and stay safe out there.
You've had that snow blower since 2016 and still don't know how to operate everything on it? How much snow do you actually get? Id say it also needs serious maintenance. I have a 24 inch 8 horse older than yours and not a brand name that would take that snow in a single pass, full width in first gear without all the starting and stopping. matter of fact my little 24 inch will take full depth of packed snow in first gear without starting and stopping. There is no reason you had to be starting and stopping unless your belts driving your auger and thrower are slipping. The blower you have is designed to take snow the full height of the blower mouth in first gear hell you even have the bolt holes on the side for cutters to blow snow higher than the blower mouth. Maintenance dude! Seriously. And learn to operate your equipment cause you are killing it through improper operation.
Hey man I appreciate it the comments. I’ll definitely take a look at the maintenance requirements for this thing. And see what’s not right. Thanks again
I just bought a new Cub Cadet 2x 26 IP. In reading the reviews the biggest problem was the carburetor plugging up. Can you give me some suggestions on how to take precautions to prevent this from happening. Thank you
Absolutely, I installed an inline shut of valve from the fuel tank to the carburetor. When ever I am done running the machine I will shut off the fuel valve and let the machine run until it uses up the fuel the is in the bowl of the carburetor. This will let the float in the bowl settle down to the bottom of the bowl, extracting the needle from the jet inside the carburetor. And the carburetor will not clog up. When your ready to start up the machine, you open up the fuel valve and open up the choke and the machine will start right up. The only way the carburetor clogs up is when you store the machine with a full bowl of fuel and the needle inside the carb gets stuck closing the jet and fuel doesn’t get to the engine. Hope this helps.
Yes. Very simple way to prevent this from ever happening. Do NOT use gasoline if it has any ethanol. You can buy Aspen Fuel, or Tru Fuel at Lowes, Home Depot other places. If you do put gasoline in yours, I'd make sure to run it bone dry, even if you use Stabil, and run Tru Fuel through it. The problem with these carbs is that gas with ethanol will 100% clog the jets and prevent it from starting. I only use Tru Fuel and I exercise the blower and augers monthly, year-round.
Thanks for the video I’m looking for a new snowblower after 25 years with a Troy built. Definitely going to consider the cub cadet but I’m leaning toward a Toro. I noticed your technique pumping the propel forward handle it’s not the proper way to do it that’s really hard on the equipment. When you’re taking a full bite of snow like on the first pass. Slow the machine down to first or second gear. Then when you’re doing your next pass take half of a bite or maybe a little bit more. Not a full bite. It’s easier on the machine only takes you a few extra passes. That technique I’ve been using for years even with a tractor with a snowblower taking half a bite or maybe 2/3 of a bite of the next row is definitely the way to do it and you don’t leave those little wind rows of snow left behind it does a cleaner job.
Thank for the tip. I will definitely use it when we get the next big snow storm here. Good luck on your search for a new snow blower and if you come across something your really like or don’t like, please let me know. I’m curious to see what other machines work well out there. Thanks again
I have the same one and it gets stuck all the time and I have to clear it out. I have to say it's very disappointing for paying $2000(Canadian) for the damn thing just last year. I might try the silicon, never heard of doing that before. I used to have a smaller machine (24 inch) that never jammed up, must be a flaw in the machine.
Agreed… I thought the three stage made sense, but it really didn’t change anything. However, the silicone does work. Either way good luck and thanks for watching.
Your cub cadet performs similar to mine when i bought it and your engine is bigger. That was til last home depot maintenance. This is a beast when everything is correct. Look how high is housing that takes snow and if all correct it will throw snow easy to top or above housing. You see that weak stream at the beginning of video thst means prabably auger start cable is not corectly tightened. You had to start and stop cause stream was throwing weaker not to clog snow blower. Also pin broke when it was maybe an inch of snow and for me now i think i broke 2 pins while before correction prabsbly 20 or more mostly on small snow. Now my snow blower can throw heavy 2 feet tall plow snow pretty easy. Guys at cub cadet dont know their own equipment!!
Oh wow... nice, I appreciate the feedback. I’m going to take a look at the manual and the machine and see where I need to make adjustments. Thanks again
I bought that machine in 2019. I rather like it. The most difficult thing for me was getting accustomed to the skid steering. I don't use it much because I also have a Toro single stage that handles darn deep snow. But when the snowplow comes by and buries my driveway end with hard snow I need the 3-stage to break up the snow chunks.
Ed this is a great thread to read up on. There are many viewers that commented as to what they have and if they love it or not. Hope you find the comments informative
c'est trop marrant. Quoi qu'il en soit, merci d'avoir regardé la vidéo et, lorsque vous en aurez l'occasion, montrez-nous votre vidéo afin que je puisse apprendre à utiliser une souffleuse à neige. 😂
It uses 6 shear pins total. 2x for left auger, 2 for right auger. 1 for the front chopper, there's also a rear chopper before it hits the thrower that shoots it out the shoot. The yellow spinner in the rear isn't what's chucking that snow. That is black. Essentially snow has to go through 2 moving partd before hitting the chucker. Either center spinner or auger, then rear chopper that blocks the chucker so all snow has to go through that, followed by the chucker. The rear chopper was still spinning and the augers was pulling in the snow which is why it was still throwing as if the front chopper was spinning. They could make an all auger front with chopper in rear than chucker. It'd be like if stage 2 went Super Saiyan.
I own the tracked version and its junk. The center augers rob power and it cant handle wet snow at all. Burns up belts reverse speed on the track is a total joke this is absolute garbage after 3k for a pile of crap. Go Honda
Thank for the info…. It really is overrated. I am still waiting for another snow storm to see if it will change my mind but still nothing. Thanks for the info, I’ll start looking into a Honda for next season.
Looks like you have broken sheer pin and your auger clutch adjustment needs some tightening, that's your belt slipping at the beginning where you plowed into the snow.
I live in Buffalo NY. We get ALOT of snow and we stay away from the 3 stage in my neighborhood. Cub 2X and Ariens 2 stage keep up with big snow storms !
@@chillymooose I got on the phone directly to Cub C. They replaced the sheer pins with stronger ones. You can order at their web site, they are a different color then installed ones. The 3X is one of my worst life purchases...It looked great in theory but mine came mis-assembled with the drive belt, next year a belt burnt out, and the next year would not start and was told to run only Tru fuel in it which works well but is costly vs gas. I was ready to buy a Ariens right before this, and saw the extra stage and thought great idea. But nothing beats a Ariens for reliability.
Should've just bought an Ariens two stage machine. The snow wasn't deep enough to have to keep starting and stopping to allow the machine to catch up, even after the middle auger was fixed. Most two stage machines could've handled that without starting and stopping.
@@chillymooose Well... if you do, check out one of the Rapid Trak versions. I bought an Ariens Platinum RapidTrak 28 SHO in 2020, and it's one of the best investments I've ever made. It handles deep, Chicago lake effect snow like it's nothing... and throws it FAR, and no skipping and sliding either. Hopefully though... your snowblower performs better, so you can save that money. Good luck .
Eliminator performance recently did a great video on shear pins for MTD snowblowers, explaining the shear pins for two stage vs some three stage vs other three stage and taking into account the year which the snowblower was manufactured
If you have to run with the choke on even a little bit, that's a sign you have carb issues, maybe put fuel injector/carb cleaner in the tank and run fuel stabilizer in all your yard equipment unless you have methanol free gas. (i like lucas oil's fuel conditioner to help keep the carb clean) That machine should be able to go through some deep snow without stopping. My headlights turn on as soon as the machine is running so you may have some loose connections, I believe the grips would be the same. Check your wiring out in the manual.
broke shear pin? I have the near exact same snowblower but Troy Bilt, 3X 420.. I've burned the ,main belt off mine several times, sheared some pins.. but golly, mine will CHUG thru 2 ft. snow like no tomorrow. The steering has held up fine. Always easy to start w/the pull rope. Don't leave stale gas and it's a beaut.
Quick question since I see a bunch of CC fans here. If my 530 2X lost heated grips and headlight is there a connection that typically is the cause for both to not work?
Third winter with mine. No issues. I go slow and it chews through light, heavy wet, and everything in-between. It is a bit faster than my older two-stage, because it's a three-stage. I have to do my driveway and our cul-de-sac every storm. I may add an impeller kit after this season to prevent occasional clogging, but that's not a Cub Cadet issue. Folks add those kits on all brands, especially Ariens. Have not broken one shear pin yet. I will never understand folks who complain it doesn't throw far enough. Mine does, and I have a lot of area to remove snow from. This machine replaced my much smaller Snapper 7/24 which I had since 1997. The 420cc (13 HP) motor is powerful and runs smooth. I only run ethanol-free gas, or Tru Fuel from Lowes. I highly recommend if you run yours on gasoline, that you run it dry at the end of the season, and then fill it with Tru Fuel and run that through. The carbs on these machines are very fickle and they do NOT like fuel with ethanol and should never have fuel with ethanol sit in them for more than 30 days, even with a stabilizer. Friend had that issue his second winter when it wouldn't start. Had to take apart the carb and use a fine wire to clean the little holes in the jet. If you take your time to learn this machine and understand how to use it, it's a beast on all types of snow.
A couple problems I see you doing is that your shoes are adjusted to low and you have the thing running at a higher forward speed. I run mine through 3 foot Banks on 1 and it goes right through without stopping. I have found that the deeper the Snow the further the machine throws. In 2 feet of snow I can throw at almost 50 feet.
I have the same model also I never have to stop and start, even at a higher speed the engine automatically revs up and it goes right through throwing a 30+ foot roster tail of snow esp with dry powdery snow.
You should stop the engine while touching the indside of the blades. Also not a good idea to throw the snow and possibly small rocks on cars, houses etc. Stay safe!
You must have inhaled a heavy Rock because from the look of this you deff snapped a sher pin lol. If it was not a sher pin then the entire gear box would have locked up so that’s how I know it’s a sher pin. Just put a new one in. They are like 7 bucks. They are designed to snap so you don’t blow your gear box
I was hoping to get more info about using the 3x 30 HD. But not having read the manual leaves me questioning his knowledge. He can't even work the lights or hand warmers. Mostly a video of someone snow blowing his driveway, not a good review.
Toro here! Listen if it comes with a shovel it will clog no matter what you put in there! Just remember we’re always here and will never clog on you ever!
I appreciate the comment If you get a chance take a look at the updated video on my page. Let me know what you think. If you have any other snowblowers in mind that are better than this one, please let me know. Curious to see how they perform. 👍
Just wondering what gear you have that in? Seems to be a little fast for that amount of snow, should not have to work the drive engage on and off like that.. Has to be hard on the clutch system…
@@chillymooose Wow, thanks for the response. Just seemed fast for 1st gear.. Makes me wonder if the shifter is working properly. Typically there’s a large disk and the drive speed is determined were on the disk the mating wheel is.. Could it be out of adjustment as not to let it go to the lowest position… Just wondering….
Look how big openning machine has!! Why would they do that and put big engine!! Trust me your machine should perform even better than mine cubcadet 3x i think 357cc. I think last year when i started auger it wouldnt even start until when auger pressed i had to pull cord to start actuslly unclog snow. I think auger cable loose and there is an adjustment with 2 screwes below auger start.
Glad I watched this video. Just bought my first snow blower for the 2021/2022 winter and had no idea those pins break so easy. Figured they'd only break if someone runs down sticks and stone's
Belts transfer the power from the impeller to the engine and usually provides enough marginal errors to prevent engine damage due to impacting any debris? The average strength of todays steel being of a lower grade will allow for breaking before major damage occurs, so I just use OTC bolts and not hardened and haven’t had any of the shear pin problems? Hardened bolts are a definite no/no however!
Something wrong with your 3rd stage. Shouldn't stop because of a little snow. Check your shear pins & gear case. You are trying to feed too much at once. Take it down a gear let it do its job. It is really hard on the trans to jam it forward than stop. Than jam it forward. Slow the speed forward & let it get rid of the snow.
I have a 3X Cub Cadet, 2018 model, and hated it as the shear pins on the center augers broke all the time. It turns out they changed the shear pins in the 2019 model year to prevent the premature failure. They look like hex head bolts with nuts. I've seen reports of the units now breaking shafts as the pins are too strong. I've not had that problem yet. When the pins work the machine works well.
A neighbor of mine ,has the exact same machine ,and he hates it,he want's to sell it and by himself something else,that 3 stage in wet or soggy snow just jams in there. That I know ClubCadet are the only ones that makes one,and I don't think that it will last long.
If you get a chance Check out the latest video on the Cub Cadet 3x30hd and let me know if you would do anything differently But either way thanks for the comment
Yes i see that now. Waiting on another snow storm to try if out again. I’ve gotten a ton of tips and hints since I posted the video. So looking forward to the next storm to try these out. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it
I own this 2015 3x model, Things a piece of shit and blows snow like a wet fart 💨
I bought my son the 2x model in 2016 for a house warming gift and it’s a beast and he loves it .
2x is the way to go …..fyi
That’s good to know
Thanks for the info
Going too fast. That’s why it clogged. Gotta give the blower time to do it’s work. Don’t think that would’ve caused the shear pin to break though.
Thanks for the info...
I feel you left it in half choke and rabbit mode vs turning it to full choke and changing the mode of speed.
3 stage 400cc Cub cadets should chuck snow, even if powder much farther than that.
I could be wrong.
Less than a foot of light fluffy snow and it doesn't throw the snow as far as my Toro throws slush
I bought the same machine right before the first storm. It performed well but I did replace 9 sheer pins from debris kicked out by snow plows. The 420 is a strong motor and the power steering was a luxury, but reverse was painfully slow.
The traction was lacking so I ordered chains too.
Yes i love this motor and it performs well. Please let me know if you figure out how to dial in the machine.
What chain did you get for it, I have the same blower?
Nice video and glad you showed the problem. Sad how some people comments on how bad it throws even before watchn the hole video. Its like there always looking for something negative to say, be happy people you have something informative to watch and if you don't have anything good or constructive to say don't say anything at all!
Good luck with that Cub!
Hahaha
Yes thanks I appreciate the positivity.
Funny... I have a 21 year old Ariens 8 HP 2 stage and I have broken 2 shear pins in it's entire life... and I live in Michigan and we do get snow so It has been used... a lot.
Thanks for the info
Yes I agree. Better a sheer pin then a drive
It's a good video to help people diagnose a broken shear pin, but it doesn't show much else. Pins can break at odd times, or become damaged at one time, but not fail until later. I know I only ever broke one pin, and when it failed, I found no debris. However, at some different time, I do know I hit a concrete "frog" that the previous home owner left near the pavement which stalled the machine, but didn't break the pin at the time. I was waiting, still am, for the gearbox to fail after that, lol. It made some nasty noises for a while, but then it settled down. I'm sure a chunk got broke off and got shoved into the corner of the gear box. I just hope it stays there. ;)
I understand speeding up videos to keep them short, but if someone is going to sit through a 1/2 hour snowblower video, they probably want to see real time action. ;)
I still remember the old "3 stages" where the "3rd stage" was a powered drift cutter. My friend's dad had a Murray(?) "Snow Wolf" that had a little drift auger up top. Looked pretty cool.
That's not to be confused with some old machines that just used multiple same sized augers, like the larger commercial machines do.
Unfortunately, due to Safety Sallys, your aren't gonna see good drift cutting machines in the states. If you want to see a drift cutting beast, look at the Euro style Hondas.
Or pre-1970's machines in the states.
This is great thank you
Will definitely look into those machines
@@chillymooose to check I just googled "honda european snowblower" and clicked on images. Most images showed "normal" ones, but you will see the ones I'm talking about in some of the images.
Would you recommend a 2 stage snowblower or the 3 stage
I would recommend a two stage.
I don’t really see the difference in the third stage. I good two stage will do the job just fine with less parts to go bad on you. Thanks for the question
More snow you have the slower you go. Keep it in first and just walk behind it and let it work.
You shouldnt need to feather it with that amount of snow especially if its fluffy
Awesome thank for the information. I really appreciate it
Two stage all the way. This video proves the complications of a three stage, and they are supposed to be way better at clearing snow, but this just shows it add more complications to it. Besides that, they are much harder to maintain. Stick with a two stage unless you're a contractor and can write off the cost of your equipment and maintenance.
Thank you for the feedback
Really appreciate it
He was In a way to high gear i have the 45inch one and it throws it like 60 feet and can't stop it
Just like a lawn mower, don't go too fast and overlap a little instead of always blowing a full row
Thank you
Looking forward to a new storm so i can try it out
oh, i should have wanted to comment
number one hint of some one reviewing something they no nothing about, hint one don't blow snow into the path of what you gana blow again number two and a big no no don't throw ice and snow at you cars. Why? IT MIGHT HAVE A STONE IN IT...omg ..lol and use a lower gear.
Thank you for the info
My cub cadet 3X sucks! Way too much maintenance, what a joke
Thanks for the feedback
lol
now I know never to buy a cub cadet
What are you currently using, and are you happy with it?
@@chillymooose I have a 30 inch Areins I bought used for 600.00 from an indian engineer who was moving to california and didn't need it I lucked out cause he bought it two years before and did'nt even have it assembled out of the box yet never was used I have a couple other areins and I loveum they'll shoot 70 feet with a dry powdery snow as long as I wax the shoot and housing every time I use it .mine has a briggs engine if you notice in ur vid the snows all caked up in your housing it freezes to the metal with out the wax spray
@@chillymooose be carful not to use ever on a gravel driveway once that finish is gone the snow freezes to the metal I live in new england btw
@@chillymooose th-cam.com/video/WZZtYYiS8cU/w-d-xo.html chill check out what an areins will do mines carberated this ones eletronic fuel injected
@slick1G3 I really appreciate the updated info
I used silicone lube in my latest video of this years storm. I think it works well. But I definitely appreciate your input and I’ll check out some ariens blowers when i get a chance.
Thanks
Someone needs to show you how to use a snowblower. Extremely rough on it. That's why the shear pin is broken. The deeper the snow... the slower you go. Its easier on all the moving parts. This review is ok but would be better if it was used correctly to give it the honest review.
Thank You 🙏 I appreciate the feedback
In any deep snow, 1st is always best to not overload engine or break anything!
@chillymooose cub actually came out with different shear pins for this machine because they were too weak. The updated has an A for auger and a 3 for impeller. Many people are having problems with this machine blowing belts and shear pins
When snow blowing use a lower gear does less wear and tear on motor and also doesn’t work the machine as hard
@@michaelrothfuss9764 The blower has a 420cc engine with a 14” auger and 14” impeller. It was designed to move a lot of snow rapidly. That’s the point of the HD moniker. It’s supposed to be a commercial grade machine but since it’s an MTD it’s not up to par. They used weak pins when the machine first came out, then came out with stronger pins after just about everybody who bought one was having problems. I believe you wouldn’t know this as you don’t have one and have done zero research on this particular model. I have one and went through all the problems that came along with it. The belts still shred way too easily as they actually aren’t durable enough for the power that this machine puts out. So sorry, bit power and going too fast isn’t the issue. It’s actually the selling point of this machine to move a ton of snow as quickly as possible.
Piece of shit, glad I didn't buy one!
I was interested in getting a 3 stage. I won't after seeing your vid. If you are doing the start/stop/two steps forward routine to wait for the impellers to clear, what's the point of the 3 stages when I do the same currently with my 2 stage? Thanks for the vid, but i'll wait till the technology substantially changes.
Agreed! Not necessary. It also promotes it as chewing through ice and slush but I haven’t had success with that. I agree that a two stage is enough
Thanks for the comment
I have this same machine. Watch more videos of more experienced operators with fully working equipment. This is a great machine when you know what you’re doing. If you don’t know what you’re doing this machine can wear your out. It’s a beast and it’s heavy. It will blow thru a full opening fill deep packed in 1st gear and half deep in 3rd or 4th. Only negative I have is it needs a faster reverse and a faster forward speed but I’m sure for safety they keep it limited. Best tip I have is spray your machine with WD40. Mainly the augers and the chute and inside before you blow. Will keep snow from sticking. If your not using the yellow wheel release levers you need to be for turning and when your moving it not under power. It releases the wheels into a “neutral” state and you can pull it backwards easily. Even when the machine is not running squeeze both levers to move it around.
Yes I agree with everything you just said
If you get a chance, watch my new video with this years storm. Thanks for the feedback
I have a 26” Troybilt Vortex 3 stage and I concur with this post! Love it, wouldn’t trade it for any other machine out there!
I have the same model. You have a busted shear pin on the forward impeller. Easy fix. Cub Cadet installed to soft of pins. You can now get better , stronger pins at the dealer. When she is working correctly it is an awesome machine. to turn on the heater on the handles just flip the switch in the center between the handles. They really get hot.
This is great
Thank you for the info
I really appreciate it
Why r u stopping and going, once the sheer pins were fixed that should eat that amount of snow easily. I have a 10 yr old cub cadet 930 (2 stage) with 357 motor it would and did (Connecticut) go through that stuff like nuthin!
That is good to know. I will try it in the next snowstorm
Thanks for the info
I agree, a snowblower that big should eat up that much snow without stopping.
Snowblower will be much more enjoyable and easier when you learn proper operation. That machine is a beast. Slower. Low gear if it is Deep.
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate it
if I had to stop and start that much it would be in the dump.....light and fluffy? what happens when it's wet....?
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Typical mtd clogged snowblower. Why even bother building. They only work in powder. Junk.
What would you recommend?
@@chillymooose buddy they are all a nuisance. I have a new Ariens SHO 4 years old. Rust bucket. Inferior parts. But it blows snow and does not clog. I have a 1994 MTD that clogged from day one at the end of the drive. Any salt in the snow forget about it. The Ariens does not clog. Toro commercial28 and Honda. Check my video out on the SHO. I will no5 spam you post. I felt for you when it clogged and then that 3rd funky auger not spinning. Best man…
Hahaha you got stuck not because you were going to fast but because you don't know how to properly use a snow blower as well as the fact you 3 stage Auger blade in the front is NOT SPRINNING due to broken shear pin which is why it kept clogging lol
If your going to make a video KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT AND HOW TO PROPERLY RUN THE MACHINE Lol
Hahahahha
Yeah that is soooooo funny 😄
You had the machine in the highest travel speed (#6) and kept on starting and stopping to let the auger catch up with the snow that was being forced into it. All your doing is wearing out your drive belt by starting and stopping. SLOW THE MACHINE DOWN TO #1 0R 2 SPEED and let the machine do the work.
This is great thank you. Yes looking forward to the next snow storm so that I can use this tip. Thanks
Let the snow blower do the work. It'll walk right through the light stuff. You're beaten it up with that up and down on the drive handle. Sit down and read the directions to learn how to operate your machine correctly. Take your time and find that rhythm. It's a learning process. Good luck and stay safe out there.
Thank you 🙏
I appreciate the comment
I’ll see how she does in the next snow storm we have.
This is painful to watch with all the stopping and starting, glad my Toro works better than that!
You've had that snow blower since 2016 and still don't know how to operate everything on it? How much snow do you actually get? Id say it also needs serious maintenance. I have a 24 inch 8 horse older than yours and not a brand name that would take that snow in a single pass, full width in first gear without all the starting and stopping. matter of fact my little 24 inch will take full depth of packed snow in first gear without starting and stopping. There is no reason you had to be starting and stopping unless your belts driving your auger and thrower are slipping. The blower you have is designed to take snow the full height of the blower mouth in first gear hell you even have the bolt holes on the side for cutters to blow snow higher than the blower mouth. Maintenance dude! Seriously. And learn to operate your equipment cause you are killing it through improper operation.
Hey man I appreciate it the comments. I’ll definitely take a look at the maintenance requirements for this thing. And see what’s not right.
Thanks again
Someone needs to show you how to use a snowblower buddy
Hahahha yes please 🙏 I know nothing 😂
must be new to the world of snow blowing
Unfortunately these 3x machines are notorious for breaking shear bolts. It's a poor design, a marketing gimmick.
Thank you for that
I agree, not sure why they brake so many shear pins
Starting and stopping , doesn't read the manual and goes out in tennis shoes ! This vid is a JOKE ! You broke the sheer pin on the center auger too.
Thank you @rterry I didn’t notice
I just bought a new Cub Cadet 2x 26 IP. In reading the reviews the biggest problem was the carburetor plugging up. Can you give me some suggestions on how to take precautions to prevent this from happening. Thank you
Absolutely, I installed an inline shut of valve from the fuel tank to the carburetor. When ever I am done running the machine I will shut off the fuel valve and let the machine run until it uses up the fuel the is in the bowl of the carburetor. This will let the float in the bowl settle down to the bottom of the bowl, extracting the needle from the jet inside the carburetor. And the carburetor will not clog up. When your ready to start up the machine, you open up the fuel valve and open up the choke and the machine will start right up. The only way the carburetor clogs up is when you store the machine with a full bowl of fuel and the needle inside the carb gets stuck closing the jet and fuel doesn’t get to the engine.
Hope this helps.
Yes. Very simple way to prevent this from ever happening. Do NOT use gasoline if it has any ethanol. You can buy Aspen Fuel, or Tru Fuel at Lowes, Home Depot other places. If you do put gasoline in yours, I'd make sure to run it bone dry, even if you use Stabil, and run Tru Fuel through it. The problem with these carbs is that gas with ethanol will 100% clog the jets and prevent it from starting. I only use Tru Fuel and I exercise the blower and augers monthly, year-round.
Most worthless piece of equipment I ever bought. Will never buy Cub Cadet anything.
What are you using now?
Walks like a duck its Donald Duck. Used blower not cheak over. Shear pin gone?
Too funny
Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video I’m looking for a new snowblower after 25 years with a Troy built.
Definitely going to consider the cub cadet but I’m leaning toward a Toro.
I noticed your technique pumping the propel forward handle it’s not the proper way to do it that’s really hard on the equipment. When you’re taking a full bite of snow like on the first pass. Slow the machine down to first or second gear. Then when you’re doing your next pass take half of a bite or maybe a little bit more. Not a full bite. It’s easier on the machine only takes you a few extra passes. That technique I’ve been using for years even with a tractor with a snowblower taking half a bite or maybe 2/3 of a bite of the next row is definitely the way to do it and you don’t leave those little wind rows of snow left behind it does a cleaner job.
Thank for the tip. I will definitely use it when we get the next big snow storm here. Good luck on your search for a new snow blower and if you come across something your really like or don’t like, please let me know. I’m curious to see what other machines work well out there.
Thanks again
Twenty Five years with the Troy Built, not sure this machine will be the same.
@@rockybigdog8506 Cub Cadet is far superior - I know I owned both
This guy doesn't have a clue. Doesn't know how to use it. What a waste of my time .
Thank you Larry Turner! So proud of you
It seems like the belt on the 3rd stage middle auger is loose??? It does not look like that 3rd stage auger is turning much.
Yeah that was a pin that sheared off
When the pins are installed, the middle auger is locked in with the main auger.
Thanks for watching
I have the same one and it gets stuck all the time and I have to clear it out. I have to say it's very disappointing for paying $2000(Canadian) for the damn thing just last year. I might try the silicon, never heard of doing that before. I used to have a smaller machine (24 inch) that never jammed up, must be a flaw in the machine.
Agreed… I thought the three stage made sense, but it really didn’t change anything. However, the silicone does work. Either way good luck and thanks for watching.
Hahahaha
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Your cub cadet performs similar to mine when i bought it and your engine is bigger. That was til last home depot maintenance. This is a beast when everything is correct. Look how high is housing that takes snow and if all correct it will throw snow easy to top or above housing. You see that weak stream at the beginning of video thst means prabably auger start cable is not corectly tightened. You had to start and stop cause stream was throwing weaker not to clog snow blower. Also pin broke when it was maybe an inch of snow and for me now i think i broke 2 pins while before correction prabsbly 20 or more mostly on small snow. Now my snow blower can throw heavy 2 feet tall plow snow pretty easy. Guys at cub cadet dont know their own equipment!!
Oh wow... nice, I appreciate the feedback. I’m going to take a look at the manual and the machine and see where I need to make adjustments. Thanks again
I bought that machine in 2019. I rather like it. The most difficult thing for me was getting accustomed to the skid steering. I don't use it much because I also have a Toro single stage that handles darn deep snow. But when the snowplow comes by and buries my driveway end with hard snow I need the 3-stage to break up the snow chunks.
I've been thinking about getting a snowblower (Toro, Honda, Cub Cadet) but haven't decided on which one to get.
Ed this is a great thread to read up on.
There are many viewers that commented as to what they have and if they love it or not. Hope you find the comments informative
You never ever stick anything in the chute with the motor running. Are you nuts?
Thanks for the heads up. I appreciate it
i dont trust guys snoblowing in sneakers ;-) nice video.
Hahahhahaa
Thanks for the support
You should check your shear pins on occasion. There broke
Yes... thank you
Ce gars là ne connas pas du tout comment utiliser une souffleuse lol
c'est trop marrant. Quoi qu'il en soit, merci d'avoir regardé la vidéo et, lorsque vous en aurez l'occasion, montrez-nous votre vidéo afin que je puisse apprendre à utiliser une souffleuse à neige. 😂
I cant believe it blew that good with no shear pins
It uses 6 shear pins total. 2x for left auger, 2 for right auger. 1 for the front chopper, there's also a rear chopper before it hits the thrower that shoots it out the shoot.
The yellow spinner in the rear isn't what's chucking that snow. That is black. Essentially snow has to go through 2 moving partd before hitting the chucker. Either center spinner or auger, then rear chopper that blocks the chucker so all snow has to go through that, followed by the chucker.
The rear chopper was still spinning and the augers was pulling in the snow which is why it was still throwing as if the front chopper was spinning.
They could make an all auger front with chopper in rear than chucker.
It'd be like if stage 2 went Super Saiyan.
The middle blades ain't moving ..that could be the issue
Yeah that middle auger keeps busting the pin. Thanks for watching
I own the tracked version and its junk. The center augers rob power and it cant handle wet snow at all. Burns up belts reverse speed on the track is a total joke this is absolute garbage after 3k for a pile of crap. Go Honda
Thank for the info…. It really is overrated. I am still waiting for another snow storm to see if it will change my mind but still nothing. Thanks for the info, I’ll start looking into a Honda for next season.
It seems like you are working harder than the machine…that front impeller is not working
Yes for some reason I feel the same when i use it. I’ll have to wait for the next snow storm so that i can get some practice in. Thanks for watching
@@chillymooose thanks for doing the video 👍
It's so dangerous to put your fingers into the auger mechanism without disabling the engine. You are lucky you did not lose fingers.
Thank you for the info
I really appreciate it
I noticed that too. Best to shut it down when working on augers.
RTFM ! is what my told me a million times. Really should to give a product a fair shake during a review.
Quite comical... watching from Buffalo
Hahhahahha
You guys probably get tons of snow
Get new A pins for 3rd stage, dealer has info.
Thank you
Will definitely look into it
Its funny reading the comments on how mean and powerful their snowblower are! Lots of inflatable people out there...
Hahahah... yes indeed
Looks like you have broken sheer pin and your auger clutch adjustment needs some tightening, that's your belt slipping at the beginning where you plowed into the snow.
I live in Buffalo NY. We get ALOT of snow and we stay away from the 3 stage in my neighborhood. Cub 2X and Ariens 2 stage keep up with big snow storms !
Oh wow that’s interesting. Thank you for the info
Curious as to why you stay away from stage 3?
this comment aged well...from Silver Creek NY here
shoulda bought an Ariens
Should have bought a Honda. Quality is out of this world.
Thanks for the heads up. I think I’ll try that for my next snow blower. Did you have a model in mind
@@chillymooose I have a hss928a - 9 hp tracks model with electric start ⚡️
Sheer pin destroyer, until the company fixed the issue...
Do you know how they fixed it? I’m just curious. To see if it’s something that can be done on my end. Thanks for watching
@@chillymooose I got on the phone directly to Cub C. They replaced the sheer pins with stronger ones. You can order at their web site, they are a different color then installed ones. The 3X is one of my worst life purchases...It looked great in theory but mine came mis-assembled with the drive belt, next year a belt burnt out, and the next year would not start and was told to run only Tru fuel in it which works well but is costly vs gas. I was ready to buy a Ariens right before this, and saw the extra stage and thought great idea. But nothing beats a Ariens for reliability.
R u blowing snow onto the neighbours cars?
Lol non it goes to the side of my yard
Should've just bought an Ariens two stage machine. The snow wasn't deep enough to have to keep starting and stopping to allow the machine to catch up, even after the middle auger was fixed. Most two stage machines could've handled that without starting and stopping.
Thanks for the comment
Going to see how she does this upcoming snow season and if I decide to buy new, I’ll definitely check out the Ariens
@@chillymooose Well... if you do, check out one of the Rapid Trak versions.
I bought an Ariens Platinum RapidTrak 28 SHO in 2020, and it's one of the best investments I've ever made. It handles deep, Chicago lake effect snow like it's nothing... and throws it FAR, and no skipping and sliding either. Hopefully though... your snowblower performs better, so you can save that money. Good luck .
speed 1 or 2. give a chance to blow.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll give it a try next snow storm
Ya guess none of us would have seen the middle auger was not doing its job. The speed was ok. Good job noticing the issue.
I think I will keep my plowing contract going!!! :)
Eliminator performance recently did a great video on shear pins for MTD snowblowers, explaining the shear pins for two stage vs some three stage vs other three stage and taking into account the year which the snowblower was manufactured
That is great to know. Thank you 🙏 I’ll take a look at it.
If you have to run with the choke on even a little bit, that's a sign you have carb issues, maybe put fuel injector/carb cleaner in the tank and run fuel stabilizer in all your yard equipment unless you have methanol free gas. (i like lucas oil's fuel conditioner to help keep the carb clean) That machine should be able to go through some deep snow without stopping. My headlights turn on as soon as the machine is running so you may have some loose connections, I believe the grips would be the same. Check your wiring out in the manual.
This is awesome information
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate it
broke shear pin? I have the near exact same snowblower but Troy Bilt, 3X 420.. I've burned the ,main belt off mine several times, sheared some pins.. but golly, mine will CHUG thru 2 ft. snow like no tomorrow. The steering has held up fine. Always easy to start w/the pull rope. Don't leave stale gas and it's a beaut.
That is good to know thank you
Quick question since I see a bunch of CC fans here. If my 530 2X lost heated grips and headlight is there a connection that typically is the cause for both to not work?
i have mine until 2015... never hate a blower like this before... probably the worst i own. (3stage 24HD). never buy a 3 stage again.
Third winter with mine. No issues. I go slow and it chews through light, heavy wet, and everything in-between. It is a bit faster than my older two-stage, because it's a three-stage. I have to do my driveway and our cul-de-sac every storm. I may add an impeller kit after this season to prevent occasional clogging, but that's not a Cub Cadet issue. Folks add those kits on all brands, especially Ariens. Have not broken one shear pin yet. I will never understand folks who complain it doesn't throw far enough. Mine does, and I have a lot of area to remove snow from.
This machine replaced my much smaller Snapper 7/24 which I had since 1997. The 420cc (13 HP) motor is powerful and runs smooth. I only run ethanol-free gas, or Tru Fuel from Lowes. I highly recommend if you run yours on gasoline, that you run it dry at the end of the season, and then fill it with Tru Fuel and run that through. The carbs on these machines are very fickle and they do NOT like fuel with ethanol and should never have fuel with ethanol sit in them for more than 30 days, even with a stabilizer. Friend had that issue his second winter when it wouldn't start. Had to take apart the carb and use a fine wire to clean the little holes in the jet.
If you take your time to learn this machine and understand how to use it, it's a beast on all types of snow.
Thank you for the info. I really appreciate it. I’ll have to do that next time and see how she performs.
Thanks again
Thank you
Just get an Ariens. Problems solved.
Thanks Bob
I appreciate it
What model? Any ideas?
I have a SHO 28 that is a maniac of a machine.
A couple problems I see you doing is that your shoes are adjusted to low and you have the thing running at a higher forward speed. I run mine through 3 foot Banks on 1 and it goes right through without stopping. I have found that the deeper the Snow the further the machine throws. In 2 feet of snow I can throw at almost 50 feet.
That is great to know.
Thank you for that.
I will try it out on the next snow storm
I have the same model also I never have to stop and start, even at a higher speed the engine automatically revs up and it goes right through throwing a 30+ foot roster tail of snow esp with dry powdery snow.
You should stop the engine while touching the indside of the blades. Also not a good idea to throw the snow and possibly small rocks on cars, houses etc. Stay safe!
I dont stop and start like you do even if 2 feet of snow.
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You must have inhaled a heavy Rock because from the look of this you deff snapped a sher pin lol. If it was not a sher pin then the entire gear box would have locked up so that’s how I know it’s a sher pin. Just put a new one in. They are like 7 bucks. They are designed to snap so you don’t blow your gear box
Thanks this is good to know
I was hoping to get more info about using the 3x 30 HD. But not having read the manual leaves me questioning his knowledge. He can't even work the lights or hand warmers. Mostly a video of someone snow blowing his driveway, not a good review.
Der Scherstift vorne ist gebrochen ...
Ja, diese Stifte brechen leicht. Ich brauche ein paar Edelstahlstifte
Toro here! Listen if it comes with a shovel it will clog no matter what you put in there! Just remember we’re always here and will never clog on you ever!
That is good to know, thank you
That thing is a marketing pos …
I appreciate the comment
If you get a chance take a look at the updated video on my page. Let me know what you think. If you have any other snowblowers in mind that are better than this one, please let me know. Curious to see how they perform. 👍
Just wondering what gear you have that in? Seems to be a little fast for that amount of snow, should not have to work the drive engage on and off like that.. Has to be hard on the clutch system…
I was in first gear with this guy
@@chillymooose Wow, thanks for the response. Just seemed fast for 1st gear.. Makes me wonder if the shifter is working properly. Typically there’s a large disk and the drive speed is determined were on the disk the mating wheel is.. Could it be out of adjustment as not to let it go to the lowest position… Just wondering….
Look how big openning machine has!! Why would they do that and put big engine!! Trust me your machine should perform even better than mine cubcadet 3x i think 357cc. I think last year when i started auger it wouldnt even start until when auger pressed i had to pull cord to start actuslly unclog snow. I think auger cable loose and there is an adjustment with 2 screwes below auger start.
Glad I watched this video. Just bought my first snow blower for the 2021/2022 winter and had no idea those pins break so easy. Figured they'd only break if someone runs down sticks and stone's
Thanks for watching
They sell those shear pins on Amazon.
You will definitely need them.
Belts transfer the power from the impeller to the engine and usually provides enough marginal errors to prevent engine damage due to impacting any debris? The average strength of todays steel being of a lower grade will allow for breaking before major damage occurs, so I just use OTC bolts and not hardened and haven’t had any of the shear pin problems? Hardened bolts are a definite no/no however!
Something wrong with your 3rd stage. Shouldn't stop because of a little snow. Check your shear pins & gear case. You are trying to feed too much at once. Take it down a gear let it do its job. It is really hard on the trans to jam it forward than stop. Than jam it forward. Slow the speed forward & let it get rid of the snow.
Thank you
I appreciate it
Looking forward to new snow fall so I can try it.
There's switches near where the shear pins are stored for the heated grips and lights, I just Keating them on all the time.
Thank you I appreciate it
My Toro 1432 has never plugged! Still throws wet snow 30+ feet.
I have a 3X Cub Cadet, 2018 model, and hated it as the shear pins on the center augers broke all the time. It turns out they changed the shear pins in the 2019 model year to prevent the premature failure. They look like hex head bolts with nuts. I've seen reports of the units now breaking shafts as the pins are too strong. I've not had that problem yet. When the pins work the machine works well.
Thank you
That is good to know. I’ll keep an eye out for those pins and see how they work. I appreciate it
A neighbor of mine ,has the exact same machine ,and he hates it,he want's to sell it and by himself something else,that 3 stage in wet or soggy snow just jams in there.
That I know ClubCadet are the only ones that makes one,and I don't think that it will last long.
Get stronger shear pins, the machine won’t break! Let the machine work and quit muscling that pig.
Ok will do
Are you Canadian by any chance? Only a Canuck would be out snowblowing in running shoes!! Greetings from NB!
Hahahha
I am not but i hear a lot of great things from there. Hopefully can get to visit some time.
You keep sticking your hands into the augers of a running snowblower, you won't be running snowblowers for long.
Hahahhahaa
Junk. Will never last
If you get a chance
Check out the latest video on the Cub Cadet 3x30hd and let me know if you would do anything differently
But either way thanks for the comment
fix the shear pins
Agree… looking for stainless shear pins. If you know where I can get them from please let me know. Thanks
Make sure you spray a silicone lubricant all over the augers and shoot. Makes a world of difference with sticky snow
That is good to know
Thanks for the info
I’ll definitely try it out
you need to learn how to operate that piece of equipment better. that stop n start method will wear out components quickly.
Yes i see that now. Waiting on another snow storm to try if out again. I’ve gotten a ton of tips and hints since I posted the video. So looking forward to the next storm to try these out. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it