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Originally Posted by nightfighter
So how did everyone make out with their machines of choice? Much of the area I had to clear was hardpacked by the wind. It was also higher than the top of the machine's opening. I would plow into it, let the augers undermine it, pull back and hit it again. Often had to knock it down though.
After 3-4 hours, the machine started to stall when the impeller must have been overloaded. At least I that
s what I think. If I disengaged the auger/impeller when it began to struggle, it would return to normal. Also started to hear a clunk when engaging.....I will explore that today. Any thoughts on that?
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I made out well. I live in the merrimack valley around 495 and only got about 6". Had a couple drifts to around 8" but nothing near what the map said. That has happened to me before. Everyone around seems to have a foot to 18" and I get a lot less. I am thinking I live in some type of hole that misses the big bands of snow. Not complaining
I really splurged this year and got an Ariens pro 28. I actually have about half a dozen snowblowers in my collection of stuff. None of them are perfect but then again they were all free. Something always needs tinkering and I just wanted something that I could fire up and go. It did a fantastic job of clearing the driveway. Looking forward to using it again.