[Scucci]

I recently bought a 2002 LX266 in excellent shape with 100 hrs on it. I found a snow thrower for it locally with chains and weights for 475 in good shape. What are your thoughts on using this model tractor for snow duties? I get quite a bit of snow in my area, over 100 inches is not uncommon here. Am I asking to much out of this machine if I get into blowing snow with it?

I owned a 318 for a while with a 49 thrower, will I even get close to that when it comes to blowing the snow?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[billo]

Jerry
I've got an LX178 (Kawaskai twin, 15 HP)that does a very good job of handling snow...and here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula we've been known to get a wee bit more than you do. Single stage blower works well, trick is to keep pushing it into the snow, seems the more the better. I would think that would handle your snow problems quite easy.
Going to play with a couple more this year, just got a 214,also a single stage blower and a Case 444, 14 HP single Kohler which should be a real beast!

 

[farmboy]

My 216 has an intermittent starting issue..sometimes when I try and start it, the motor barely turns over or tries but wont.. then I'll come back an hour later and it cranks normally and fires up. I've swapped batteries and get the same issue. This has been happening for about 4 months..Even after running for a while it may act up again. Could this be the compression release failing? thanks Guys.

Rodney

 

[KB]

I would think it's starter/electrical in nature.

 

[farmboy]

Thanks kb, I'll check the connections again. Has anyone ever had the compression release spring fail in this manner.. or can the mechanism get sticky and not hold the valve open?

Rodney

 

[david_a_calkins]

Rodney ,yes i have twice ,on another color tractor ,i was able to remove the cover and tie a thread to the old spring and remove it ,same thing going back ,but this was on a cc and it was on the side ,i still think you could do it ,being in the front ,hope this helps .David

 

[woodpecker41]

Rodney you might want to check you valve clearance as that has a direct impact on the compression release working properly. I do think that KB is on the right track though. Roger

 

[farmboy]

Thanks guys, I really hope your right kb... sounds like a magic trick to replace the spring without pulling the engine. I'll have a look this weekend.

Rodney

 

[mark_b]

Hey Rodney, I have a 216 doing the same thing, if I pull the spark plug out turns over great, but once back in it struggles to turn over, was thinking same as you about compression release not working

 

[farmboy]

Ah Mark... never even dawned on me to pull the plug and see if it cranks... Thank you!!

 

[vinnie110]

A weak battery and or starter can cause this type of operation. Make sure the battery and starter are in good shape. Most auto parts stores and Wall Marts will load test a battery for free.

 

[sashiery]

After my many electrical misadventures, I'd recommend checking connections for cleanliness and tightness before doing anything else.