Forward gears
By Rod (Ctr. Sandwich, NH)
This machine is the most rugged, heaviest duty blower on the market. It does not throw snow as far as other brands, but it is satisfactory.
The only problem is that it moves too fast even in the lowest gear. This makes it necessary to stop every few feet in order to let the snow removal "catch up" with the snow being moved.
This is the rule when clearing 8" or more. There are six forward gears, but gears 4-6 are rarely used because it goes too fast.
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