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Although it’s only October, you’ve got to start looking at performing a basic maintenance check on your snow blower now. The weather’s still warm, you can spend hours outside in comfort, and it’ll be nice to start off the first snowfall with a ready, well-oiled machine. Doing your snow blower maintenance now also puts time on your side: if you need to replace a part, you don’t have to scramble around looking for it because you have months to order it in. So instead of sitting around, wishing the warm weather will last just a little bit longer than normal, it’s time to break out your snow blower and have a once over at it. And if you’re buying a new snow blower —! Great! We have a stellar sale going on now until October 31st where you can save huge money.
We’ve officially crossed the threshold into autumn, that time of year when the air is crisp, the leaves put on a dazzling display of color change, and the mercury starts dropping into sweater-and-jacket weather. It’s an inevitability when snow will wallop us and cover the ground in a thick white blanket, but luckily, it doesn’t usually start off that way. Instead, we start off with a light dusting or soft snow that isn’t too heavy, a snowfall that can be easily taken care of with a single stage snow blower. Because we’ve got an amazing price going on with our Toro single stage snow blowers now until Halloween, with fast free shipping, we’re going to take a look at the benefits of getting one of those machines to handle the lighter loads.
Unfortunately, the day hasn’t yet arrived when you get use your snow blower, stow it in your garage for the warmer months, and have it working like it’s brand new next year. Until that happens, you, my fellow intrepid snow warrior, must give your Toro snow blower a little bit of love.
Engine
You could probably just use your two-way snow blower in one direction, and you could probably even rewire some doohickey that’ll allow the snow to blow out of a different hole. But when it comes to your engine, the heart of the machine, there’s no getting any related problems.
How to Maintain
Keeping your engine oiled (and keeping the oil clean!) is one of the easiest ways to prolong the life of your engine. But don’t forget about your spark plug, either! This little piece is vastly under-appreciated but hits high above its weight in importance.
Belt
The part most responsible for keeping all the little pieces together, your Toro snow blower belt should be in good working condition for it to clear snow effectively. This is one part that people tend to neglect until it’s too late, but that’s okay- you’re obviously not one of them if you’re reading this!
How to Maintain
If you notice your Toro snow blower isn’t clearing snow like when you first bought it, check your belt for wear and tear. Many people wait until it’s broken which is bad. Show your neighbors you know a thing or two by changing your belt regularly.
Scraper Bars and Paddle Kits
Such a fancy title for such a simple, yet such an essential component area of your Toro snow blower, Einstein even came up with an equation for it. The math is a little tricky, but it essential means that the more you put the bottom of your snow blower into contact with hard ground, the more it’ll wear out.
How to Maintain
Ever wondered why, other than outgrowing them, you have to replace your shoes? It’s because the constant contact with concrete scrapes a bit of the sole away little by little until holes appear. The scraper bars and paddle kits are the same, and need regular replacement.
Skid Shoes
Unless you’re one of the lucky few with a perfectly level, perfectly smooth driveway, your snow blower is liable to veering and lurching into the cracks…unless you’ve got skid shoes! Heavy duty and designed for wear and tear, skid shoes help you regain a sense of control when clearing snow.
How to Maintain
With this one, you’ll have to rely on timing more than sight because if you go with the latter, you run the risk of scratching up a pretty driveway surface. When the skid shoes start to go, so does your driveway surface. Change them regularly and keep your driveway looking smooth and new.
All it takes is a little bit of care and attention in your snowblower maintenance, and you can keep your Toro snowblower efficiently clearing snow longer than everyone else on the block. Just remember the saying, “A stitch in time saves nine!”
Toro Power Max 1028 OXE Electric Start Model 38663 Two Stage Snow Blower 2014
It may seem like winter’s still far off, but now is the perfect time to buy a snowblower: the air is still relatively warm, there’s no snow on the ground to deal with, and it’s always easier to plan farther in advance. The closer you wait until snowfall, the more likely you’ll be to make a rush decision and miss out on the snowblower that’s right for you.
Buying a snowblower isn’t about getting the fanciest-looking piece of equipment on the block, it’s about buying a tool that’ll most efficiently clear your driveway. All snowblowers clear snow, but like buying a comb versus a brush depending on how much hair you have, snowblowers are the same.
Single Stage Snowblowers or Two Stage Snowblowers?
Starting off with the most basic ones, single-stage snowblowers are perfect if you have a relatively small driveway and don’t receive much snow (re: the opposite of living in Minnesota). They come in two different kinds, recoil and electric, and picking one depends on whether or not you want to use an electric cord or just straight gas.
Toro Commercial Power Clear 721 R-C Recoil Start Model 38751 Snow Blower
Some good choices for single stage snowblowers are the Ariens Single Stage Electric 136E and the Toro Electric Start 418 ZE, both perfect for their easy size and weight.
But if you live in a more Minnesota-like area, a two stage snowblower is able to handle a heavier load. Two stage snowblowers have bigger engines which are more capable of a larger snow intake- something that is overkill for 4″ of snow on your property.
To efficiently clear your driveway of snow, check out the Toro Electric Start Two Stage 928 OE, a compact beast of a machine that’ll get the job done but won’t break your wallet. On the Ariens side, their Platinum 24 Electric Start checks off a lot of boxes, making it a great machine for many different tasks.
Recoil or Electric Start?
The benefits of an electric start snowblower are obvious: it’s environmentally friendly, the power can be quicker to cut off in case of an emergency, they’re perfect for smaller drives and they can also be started by recoil. The Ariens AMP 24 Two Stage Electric Snowblower is quiet and features 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, giving you more than enough to handle a decent snowfall.
But recoil start blowers have their benefits, too. They have great manoeuvrability, you’re never going to run over the cord, and you’ll never worry about the cord being long enough to keep supplying power to your snowblower. Try the Toro Commercial Power Clear 721 R-C Recoil Start for a powerful machine that’ll clear enough snow to build a tobogganing hill.
To get the best deal possible, check out our snowblower sale on Toro and Ariens snowblowers, plus an extended warranty or money-back offer if it doesn’t snow. Free shipping on all orders to the lower 48 U.S.! No tax on any orders shipped outside of Minnesota.
For those of you who live in an area where winter snow doesn’t get too heavy (less than 8-10 inches) and your medium-sized driveway is flat and paved, a single stage gas snowblower will more than do the job. Switch to a single stage electric if you’ve got a shorter driveway and less snow (about 4-6 inches). But beyond that, how are you supposed to decide which single stage snowblower is best for you? Check out the side-by-side product reviews of Ariens’ single stage snowblowers to narrow down the choices.
Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938030 136R 21″ Single Stage Recoil Start Snowblower 2014
- Engine: 7.0ft lbs (136cc Ariens AX)
- Starting system:recoil only
- Snow-throwing: 3-25ft
- Clearing width: 21″
- Housing height: 12.2″
- Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
- Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
- Measurements: 53.1″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 86lbs
Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938031 208R 21″ Single Stage Recoil Start Snowblower 2014
- Engine: 9.5ft lbs (208cc Ariens Ax)
- Starting system: recoil only
- Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
- Clearing width: 21″
- Housing height: 12.2″
- Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
- Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
- Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 90lbs
Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938034 136E 21″ Single Stage Electric Start Snowblower 2014
- Engine: 7.0ft lbs (136cc Ariens Ax)
- Starting system: recoil or electric
- Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
- Clearing width: 21″
- Housing height: 12.2″
- Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
- Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
- Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 86lbs
Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938032 208E 21″ Single Stage Electric Start Snowblower 2014
- Engine: 79.5ft lbs (208cc Ariens Ax)
- Starting system: recoil or electric
- Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
- Clearing width: 21″
- Housing height: 12.2″
- Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
- Fuel tank capacity 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
- Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 90lbs
Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938033 208EC 21″ Single Stage Electric Start w/ Remote Chute Snowblower 2014
- Engine: 79.5ft lbs (208cc Ariens Ax)
- Starting system: recoil or electric
- Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
- Clearing width: 21″
- Housing height: 12.2″
- Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
- Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
- Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 97lbs
So now that you have all the specs broken down, how does it all translate into the perfect snowblower for your home? If you’ve got a relatively small driveway and sidewalk, or if the closest electrical outlet is pretty close to the end of your driveway, go with a snowblower that’s small and an electric start. They’re lighter, get the job done, and blow the snow away easily when you don’t have too much space. Electric start snowblowers are also great if you’re either concerned about the environment or have visions of throwing out your back each time you bend down to yank the start cord.
But if you’ve a little bit more space, or if the closest outdoor electrical outlet is farther away, go for a recoil start snowblower. They’re a little heavier, but only by 10lbs or less- the weight of a sack of potatoes or two small Chihuahuas. Likely, you won’t be lifting your snowblower often, if at all, so the extra weight will hardly be noticeable.
For more information on Ariens Single Stage Electric Snow Blowers, click here.
There’s nothing like the first big snowfall of the year…especially when you just bought an Ariens Two Stage Snowblower. “Coach Asmono” posted this video on YouTube to show off the beefy power of his new Ariens blower. Commenting on his own video, Coach said, “Finally our first snowfall and My first time using my new Ariens 927LE. It is a big machine, and I am still a rookie, but soon I will master it.”
And master it he did! Watch the video to see the Ariens at work.
Ariens Snow Blower Review
After his first run with the Ariens snow blower, Coach Asmono had a few more comments to add in response to other YouTube viewers:
“Yes it is self propelled, 6 speeds fwd and 2 reverse. Honestly, the highest I ever take it is 3….I can’t keep up with it. Plus you have to let the machine take in the snow, and here the snow can be very heavy and wet.”
Ariens 24″ Compact Snow Blower
Wet, heavy snow is no obstacle for the 24″ Ariens compact snow blower with electric start. This beast of a machine can take on nearly a foot deep of snow. The compact design lets you fit in tight areas (a bonus for storage, too!) to clear any path around your home.
With electric start, your snow blower fires up the first time, every time. The snow blower throws snow up to 40 feet, and the 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine packs more than enough power for the toughest storms winter can bring.
Get free shipping and a 3-year limited warranty when you order an Ariens Two Stage Snow Blower today!
How long does an Ariens snow blower last? The owner in the video below has been using her snow blower since 1987, and it’s still humming along just fine. Check it out.
Want a snow blower that lasts longer than your typical plastic blower? Choose a USA-made Ariens snowblower with a steel auger and a cast iron gear case. The Ariens Deluxe 28″ snow blower lets you clear your driveway in less time without breaking your back.
Get a look at the major features on this Ariens snow blower:
- 250cc Ariens Polar Force Engine by Briggs and Stratton
- 28″ Clearing Width
- 15″ Polar Trac Tires
- 14″Steel Serrated Auger
- Throws snow up to 50 ft.
- Powerful In-Dash Headlight
- Handle-Mounted Axle Lock
- 3-Year Limited Consumer Warranty
- Dual Belt Auger Drive
- Heavy-Duty Cast iron Gear Case
Get ready for the next snowstorm with an Ariens 28″ Deluxe snow blower. Free shipping to the U.S., with no tax on products shipped outside of Minnesota!
Ariens Two Stage Snow Blowers from SnowBlowerSource.com
Does your snow blower have what it takes to handle snowstorm after snowstorm? Out Ariens Two Stage Snow Blowers do. SnowBlowerSource.com’s pricing is typically the best around. Every product we ship is fully insured, and we don’t charge extra (like our competitors do) for this service. Our shipping and transit times are faster than the competition. All items shipped via freight will receive a phone call to schedule a delivery time with the customer (nobody likes surprises). All our items are shipped using FedEx for safe, on-time delivery.
The Ariens all-steel construction alone is enough to beat out the competition. But that’s not the only feature that sets Ariens Two Stage snow blowers apart. They can throw snow further than your average snow blower, which means you can clear a path and throw the snow where you want it, no matter how wide your driveway is.
Watch the video below to see the Ariens snow blower in action versus snow blowers from other brands.
Ariens Two Stage Snow Blowers
Need more power from your snow blower? Check out the Ariens Professional 32 Two Stage Snow Blower. With electric start using a 12V battery, this snow blower starts on the first try, no matter how cold it gets outside.
Deep snow drifts are no match for this professional model snow blower. It can throw snow up to 50 feet and clear a 32-inch wide path. Handwarmers, automatic traction control, and a powerful in-dash headlight come standard on this snow blower. The heavy-duty cast iron gear case is solid enough to last for years of use.
Get your Ariens Professional 32 Two Stage snow blower now! Free shipping on all orders to the lower 48 U.S.
“This is a good snowblower, designed to handle tough winters, especially those we see in Maine. The 30 inch wide clearing path is excellent. This mean it handles more snow and your done faster than your neighbor, who may have a 24Ariens, like my neigbor next door. It starts on one pull ( or electric start), displays power even where the city plow piles it up at the end of your driveway. This is my second winter. just finished 15 minutes ago with a 14 storm. If these American made machines were tested in Maine, they would recieve an A rating. Good value for the money.”
– Customer in Topsahm, ME
Get the job done faster with an Ariens Platinum 30 Snow Blower
Bring on the snow. With the Ariens Platinum 30 snow blower, your driveway and paths will be cleared out in no time. The 30″ wide clearing path requires fewer passes up and down the driveway, and with a snow thrown up to 50 feet, you can easily clear snow out of the way.
Ariens snow blowers are made with a heavy-duty cast iron gear case that stands the test of time. A 342cc Ariens Polar Force Engine gives you all the power you need.
More Benefits:
- Clear snow faster with a 30″ wide path
- Keep your hands warm with built-in hand warmers
- Throw snow up to 50 feet
- Get traction on snow and ice with Automatic Traction Control
- Blow snow in the early morning or late in the evening with a powerful in-dash headlight
Ariens Two Stage Snow Blowers
Get dependability you can count on with an Ariens Two Stage Snow Blower from SnowBlowerSource.com! You’ll get the best pricing around, fully insured shipping at no extra cost, and shipping that’s faster than our competitors. All items shipped via freight are scheduled for delivery time with the customer (nobody likes surprises). All our items are shipped via FedEx. Order your snow blower today!
