Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Snow Blowers: 8 Steps to Keep Yours Running Smoothly

!: Snow Blowers: 8 Steps to Keep Yours Running Smoothly

Your snowblower is perhaps your most valubale piece of mechanized machinery that you own (besides your car of course!) - so it requires regular servicing to ensure that it will perform just when you need it. If you look after your snow blower correctly you will enjoy several winters of excellent response and performance from your blower. Well worth that additional investment if you do not want to be left stranded. Here are some basic and practical ways that you can help prolong the life of your snowblower.

1. Tires. You need to ensure that your tires have aqequate thread and that they have enough pressure. If you have chains then you need to ensure that they are in good conditions and stored somewhere convenient.

2. Two Cylinder Engine. If you have a two cylinder/two stroke engine that uses a mix of gas and oil then you will need to periodialcally replace the spark plug.

3. 4 cylinder engine. You snowblower engine will need to be maintained and serviced just like any other engine. For four cyliner engines with separate oil and gas, you will need to change the oil, filter, and spark plug. Oil levels should ideally be checked every time you use your snow blower. A four cylinder engine will typically use 5W30 oil and take around 20 ounces. It is best to keep a stock decent supply of oil.

4. Rubber Paddles.You need to regularly check the rubber paddles and the rubber on the auger. The space between the augur and the housing should be less than the width of your finger. If more, then you should replace the rubber to allow your snowblower to run more efficiently.

5. Scrapebar. Check out the condition of the scraperbar. To do this you need to turn your snowblower on it's side. The scraper bar does the work of moving the snow and so is likely to wear quickly and will often need replacing. It is imperative that you replace the bar before if gets too worn. If the bar is worn you can damage the housing on your blower and you will end up with far bigger problems and expense. Depending on how often you use your snowblower, I would recommend regualr checks.

6. Drive and Chassis. It is important that you lube the drive and chassis. If you have a 2 stage snowblower you will need to Your owners manual will confirm which type of snowthrower you have and tell you which type of lubricant to use.

7. Belts and Bolts. Check all the belts, bolts and moving parts. Over the Summer bolts can become worn or loose. Belts can become frayed or cracked. Belts may also need to be tightened. Check out your owners manual on how to do this and always adhere to the safety guidelines.

8. Fuel. It is best practice to ensure that there is no fuel left in the tank from the previos year. It is recommended to siphon off the old gaseoline and fill up with a fresh tank. To prevent the carburetor from freezing it is also recommended to add some methanol to your gaseoline once every few months.


Snow Blowers: 8 Steps to Keep Yours Running Smoothly

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Frozen Sashimi Grade Bluefin Tuna Belly Loins (Toro) ~ 1.5lbs

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We carry frozen, boneless sushi/sashimi grade toro (bluefin belly meat), which is one of the most prized types of sushi in the world. Due to the high fat content, the fish has a white to pinkish color. This frozen toro originates from tuna farms off the coast of Australia. Blue fin tuna are found all over the world, usually in deeper offshore waters. They can get as long as six feet and 300 pounds but the average weigh is 60 to 100 pounds. We do not recommed that you cook Blue fin toro since it has a much higher fat content, which produces a strong fish taste and odor when cooked.

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Sunday, November 6, 2011

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Toro 20360 E-Cycler Electric Lawn Mower Review

!: Toro 20360 E-Cycler Electric Lawn Mower Review

"Honey, don't you think it's time to do something about the lawn?"

(it's my wife shouting from the kitchen window)

"Ok, I'll fix it right away," I answer and go out to the garage only to find out that I havn't any gas to our lawnmower, once again.

This was one situation that made me finally change from an old school gas lawnmower to the Toro 20360 e-Cycler Electric Lawn Mower. This article is a review of the Toro 20360 and also an explanation about why I chose a battery driven mower instead of gas. Messing with the gas was one reason for the change. Other important elements in my decision were the difference in noise levels and the handling of the machine.

So, there I stand in the garage desperately looking for the gas can. After 10 minutes I found it and I hit the road for a 3 mile drive to the gas station. I fill up the can and immediately when I start the car I feel the terrible smell of gas in the car.

Back home I fill up the lawnmower which means that now I also have the same smell of gasoline in my garage. I pull out the mower into the garden. In this situation I try hard to be optimistic but I know that this piece of modern engineering has never been very easy to start. After pulling the starting strap about 47 times I am finally rewarded with an ear-breaking roar.

I know I sound a bit negative here but there are two machines that should be quieter than they usually are; lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners. Even gas driven lawnmowers of today are often far too noisy in my opinion.

As you probably have understood by now, my preferred lawnmower is driven by a battery. There are many good electric lawn mowers on the market. I checked a few and one of the reasons I chose the Toro 20360 e-Cycler Electric Lawn Mower was the sound level. The main reasons for choosing a battery driven lawnmower were two; easy handling and no more messing with gas and oil. Just remember to recharge and it's ready to go!


Toro 20360 E-Cycler Electric Lawn Mower Review

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