⚠️ Most DANGEROUS Snowblower EVER! Let's Get It Running
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In "If That's What He Says To Do", Taryl tackles the MOST DANGEROUS snowblower EVER MADE and attempts to get this old boy running again. See what it takes in order to do just that and also enjoy another classic storyline between Grandpa Gary and Little Johnny. Johnny is at it again making grandpa's retirement misery in another hilarious sketch.
When Grandpa Gary hits a wall trying to fix his own small engine at home, Little Johnny takes it upon himself to call Taryl for help... the only problem is, he mis-hears what he's saying and has Grandpa pulling out what's left of his grey hair! So sit back and laugh and learn with the ONLY channel on KZread going the extra mile to bring you entertainment and knowledge all-in-one!
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@markwilliams7845
Жыл бұрын
Taryl I've learned alot binge watching your videos , I'm about ready to attempt a full rebuild of a breaks and scrapem that I replaced on my compressor with a harbor freight job. one question what kinda shoes you wearing they look rubber I want some were do I get em , thanks Taryl
@ALMIGHTYGARAGE
Жыл бұрын
Hey man I live in Indiana and would deff love to have that engine for a Minibike or chopper or go kart I have a few lol but I'd come get it give you a 100$ for it lmk
@mechanicalbeast8237
Жыл бұрын
Do you do giveaways on telegram or is it a scammer ?????
@TarylFixesAll
Жыл бұрын
@@mechanicalbeast8237 Scammer! We are not on Telegram
@mechanicalbeast8237
Жыл бұрын
@@TarylFixesAll thank you taryl.
Thank you Taryl! I thought I knew everything about those carbs, turns out you know everything about those carbs😀 And because you shared that with us, now we all do! Thanks Buddy!
Taryl you say its really dangerous this looks like the perfect gift for my mother in law
I love Mr. Heat Gun. Kinda reminds me of Mr. Moose on Captain Kangaroo.
Taryl, that's the perfect engine to show us how to do a points to electronic ignition conversion on in a future video. Been searching for years on how to perform that conversion on exactly that style of Tecumish with the points under the flywheel! THAT WOULD BE MY DINNER! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
You know I have been a small engine mechanic for many years Taryl. And still, you teach me things!!! I been through probably hundreds of those snow king carbs, thought I knew every hole in them to clean out. But I never knew about the one for the low idle circuit in the bottom of the venturi!!!! Thanks man!!!
@jeffclark2725
Жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍 on picking up new stuff on those carbs,been using up all my new brass floats,started using the plastic ones,do alot of old troybilt tillers
@jkmcp45
Жыл бұрын
It like we’re in shop class again being taught by master yoga he amazes me on the knowledge he has I definitely bow down to the master
@jeffclark2725
Жыл бұрын
@@jkmcp45 I don't see much of that old stuff out here in Washington state much the bonus rust away too fast o have a few 1970s garden tractors, and several old troybilt tillers with those engines
@RogerSegerJr
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffclark2725 same here in Oklahoma. I managed to pick up 3 "junk" generators with 10hp tecumish from a pawn shop for 100 bucks. 3 carb kits and 3 cycles in the ultrasonic cleaner and they each run perfectly. Now to find more projects since I sold the gens!
@derek876544
Жыл бұрын
Same here
My grandfather worked for the street department in our town, late in winter they cut down the accumulated snowbanks that built up thru winter with a massive truck mounted snowblower and carted it off in dump trucks. One time a dog decided to jump the snowbank right in front of him and before he could get the machine shut down the inevitable happened. He felt so horrible he never ran the snowblower again (small town, boss was a friend and totally understood). Luckily he knew the dog owners as friends also, and they never held any animosity towards him. Years on we ended up giving them a pup when we bred our beagle.
Ah, the 70's, where safety wasn't a concern and nature weeded out the weak. 😅
@TheJuan72
Жыл бұрын
People had more common sense back then.
@Get7Out7ofthe7Boat
Жыл бұрын
@@universeelwezen6685 I hear you partner. Don't take no J-a-b-s !
@CT_Taylor
Жыл бұрын
@@TheJuan72 i wouldnt say its that simple Literally speaking a sizeable portion of the country was medically stunted developmentally and intellectually, some worse than others ,because lead poisoning and levels were so high esp in places with lots of ground water contamination and smog and etc We were much more violent generally even then
@Urbicide
Жыл бұрын
The 70's were a lot safer than the 50's or 60's! Darwinism was hard at work. The lawyer population had not yet exploded either.
@joec.2768
Жыл бұрын
I got to watch my father's hand get cut off at the wrist on this thing. Not sure why KZread wants me to relive the trauma, I never searched for it.
This one had me at the gym laughing out loud. Thanks guys
Those of us who used Gravely walk behinds from the 1950's are familiar with VERY dangerous lawn and garden machines. Think sickle bars, for example.
@lewiemcneely9143
Жыл бұрын
And the Dog Eater snow blowers. And the 301 cast iron Kohlers that were STRONG!
@jameskropf2493
Жыл бұрын
I had 2 old Gravely L 2-wheel tractors. A 1937 and a 1960s
@jameskropf2493
Жыл бұрын
I had the rototiller attachment and the mower attachment. Just one big blade. Big round deck.
@jameskropf2493
Жыл бұрын
The depth wheels for the rototiller were spoked steel wheels
@jameskropf2493
Жыл бұрын
Those things took a big old 7/8 spark plug. Wico mag
That little Johnny stuff is gold, pure gold
This thing is in excellent condition. It should be maintained as a snowblower. You could REALLY cut down on the risks by installing an off by default ignition kill switch lever on the left hand. When you're not squeezing the level, ignition is grounded. When you are squeezing the lever, ignition is live. That way you let go and the whole machine dies.
Bravo. Another fine Fix-IT video. Thanks for the plug in mentioning Buffalo. South Buffalo & below always gets the brunt of the storms. I'm in the northern suburbs where it isn't as severe. My 30 yr old MTD snowblower with the 5hp Tecumseh Snow King started on the first pull since last season. Now all these new snow machines have Chinese made engines.
that intro had me laughing out loud.
Even worse is a rototiller with no auto off. I know a guy that had a old rear tine tiller (don't remember make) that got him pinned against a fence while in reverse and chewed off the bottom of his one leg that bad that he lost it from the knee down. Don't remember if safety was non existent or disabled. But just the thought still gives me the chills.
@wildmanofthewynooch7028
Жыл бұрын
We had a Murry Rototiler back in the 70s and it was just like this death trap.
@michaelandrecht7508
Жыл бұрын
Replace springs in clutch ??????
@michaelkulman7095
Жыл бұрын
When I have an old machine with no deadman controls I add a kill switch up top by the handles.
"Grandpa, Taryl says to hold the auger with your hand to try and free up the clutch".
If you convert the engine to a mini bike or go cart, you will need an air cleaner assembly. You remind me of a college professor that everyone signs up for classes just for the information and entertainment. I cannot get enough of your videos!
I thought the Toro snow hound was the most dangerous snow machine. It is a single stage and from the late sixties which I still have it and was given to me by a neighbor.Once its engaged there nothing to stop it from destroying everything in its path. I live on a hill and if you go down it'll drag you to the main highway. The chute was clogged one time and i used a broom handle to clear it out. When the broom handle hit the auger, it took off about 3 inches of handle and didn't it miss a beat, Now that's a snow thrower.hahaha
Hi Taryell I enjoyed this video, it took me back to the 1970s. I had a similar type blower. Not a craftsman but probably made by MTD. There were Deadman saftey switches on each handel bar, they killed the engine if you released both. I think there was an auger engagement or neutral transmission switch activating the deadman so you did not have to hold one down for starting. You are just the guy to install them on this unit and bring it back to useful functional safe status. I am looking forward to seeing the unit blow snow, yes it will move the white stuff 50ft. If the snow is dry. The auger clutch often would slowly turn the auger with no load slightly but if using, usually the snow friction was enough to stop auger rotation at idle speed. He is an old timer and been sleeping awhile give him a chance he will get the job done!
A Small Engine shop in Summerville South Carolina got sued for not using fuel line clamps and lost the lawsuit even though the customer admitted to refueling with engine running when it caught on fire. Mower was a MTD Yardman. Burnt it almost to the ground!
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
That’s what is going to happen with using zip tie on fuel lines before long
@stclairstclair
Жыл бұрын
In Germany the jury can't award money to defendants like we do, They understand a jury of people who have no idea how a machine works should not be the ones to decide a dollar amount.
@GeorgeSTANFIELD-ju5gd
Ай бұрын
My 1992 Suzuki dt40 two stroke outboard came from factory with zip ties on fuel lines. I bought new zip ties from an authorised dealer. No I do not like them. Next filter change it will get stainless steel clamps.
TIP OF THE DAY: For those that don't already know, the clip that holds the float needle in place is the exact size that is needed to clear the tiny hole in the high speed jet that T Dawg was using the torch cleaning tips and pin drill bit on. You're welcome and There's your dinner ! : ) Happy Holidays to all.
@mickdog2
Жыл бұрын
good tip, I'm guessing that wire is pretty hard/stiff, too, should be perfect for that secondary application. thanks for posting that
@michaelkulman7095
Жыл бұрын
Great tip especially for home owners or someone in the field who probably won't have torch tip wire, tiny drill bits or guitar strings on them or the proper tools. I guess some might have a wire brush they could pluck one wire from or the bristle from a brush or broom of some kind. I've done all of that on carbs and the nozzle of an oil furnace...many times...
@bushmaster2936
Жыл бұрын
@@mickdog2 You're most welcome. I find it amusing that none of the online gurus have ever mentioned this fact. I watch several of them as they scramble around looking for various items to unclog the hole while the perfect tool came with the carb -a -traitor in the first place. It's even easy to hold the clip the way it is designed to penetrate the orifice and give it a thorough reaming.
Maybe that snowthrower should star in its own horror movie!
I had that exact blower . It is a 1972. I agree very dangerous, but did a great job with deep snow. When I could buy a modern one I removed all the anger mechanism cut the shaft attached to the front gear box ,added a support bearing and added a peace of sheet metal in the front bucket. I now had a 26" snow pusher.I also moved kill switch to the handles for easy reach.
This is why I LISTEN to Taryl when he talks........."EXPERIENCE!"
When that unit sees a little snow load, that clutch will find itself, and work just fine. BTW, Kroil is a rust buster only...Kano also makes a product, called Penephite. It is Kroil, with graphite mixed in. When the kroil dries up, it leaves a graphite film which is a lube, that does not attract dust or dirt.....try it; works great...!!!!
That is such a great workhorse of a machine! Thanks for showing us how to maintain these old machines!
@andrewdonohue1853
7 ай бұрын
in retrospect you can probably buy a unit 10 years newer that would still be made well but be much safer
The skit was a riot! Very informative video Taryl, Thank You!
Somebody needs to introduce to TARYL, A Gravely 2 wheel tractor with a “Dog Eater” rotary snow cannon.☃️😂🤯
@adamdnewman
Жыл бұрын
*Hell YES!*
Just fantastic. Thanks you Taryl!
It’s always nice when the muffler is blowing in your face or burning your hand while you are adjusting it.
@scottfirman
Жыл бұрын
Always kept me warm in subzero weather, makes you smell bad though. For me trying to hit the slot in the needle while it jumped around was frustrating. Sometimes it was better just to shut it off and do a quarter turn and restart.
Most dangerous? I think if you where to take a look at an old Gravely with the "Dog Eater", blower attachment, you may change your opinion as to ,"most",dangerous. Otherwise, another great vide
@8HumblePie
Жыл бұрын
Power Vs Drudgery!
@lewiemcneely9143
Жыл бұрын
I'll 2nd this and with the dog clutch on the blower was in or out. And the 301 cast iron Kohler don't quit!
@charliesmith5189
7 ай бұрын
I had one of those Gravely machines……was a killer!
At least it has a headlight to assist the medics in finding any dismembered body parts in the dark.
My old Ariens is the same way. It'll go hands free with the same squeeze to stop clutch. I have a bunch like this.
@liberpater1342
Жыл бұрын
I have an old Ariens too. Great little machine and I've been using it for years.
@meegstomtom
Жыл бұрын
@@liberpater1342 they are nice. I love mine. Just picked up a late 60s one. And have used an early 70s one years.
@liberpater1342
Жыл бұрын
@@meegstomtom the nice thing is. many parts are still available like the friction disc, bearings, etc..
@sabbath7081
Жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking every old ariens that I've dealt with is exactly the same way. The really old snowbird was worse with the forward reverse lever you push it forward in gear and it takes off by itself The only way to stop it is to pull the lever back.
Close. AMF (American Metal Foundry/Western Tool of Des Moines, Iowa) made this for Sears. Eventually as you know Murray bought them and now Briggs provides whatever support is left. AMF, Noma and Murray all used the “536” vendor prefix with Sears. AMF owned Harley from 1969 to 1981.
Hi Taryl That is first snow blower I have ever seen with centrifugal clutch. Thank You for the video, ... Very Well Done .... Bravo !
Grandpa and little johnny get an oscar award today. Good script too. New rule: all carba trators over 45 years old go right into the carb cleaner bucket or ultrasonic cleaner.
@1pcfred
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering why Taryl was reluctant to put that carburetor into the ultrasonic cleaner. Maybe he's trying to show that you can do it with just carb cleaner? Apparently not though.
A runaway snowblower could do some real damage! I wonder how many times they were sued before they stopped production! The inventor must have been the same guy that invented fundies!🤔🤣
Great video,I see where that thing has a mind of its own and could go right down the street by itself
Low blow about using your snowblower every week in Buffalo NY, Taryl.. I hardly ever use my snowblower during June or July here in Holland, about 20 miles South of Buffalo. Great videos, I've learned a lot and laughed a lot from your videos. Thanks!
@blowupbob1
Жыл бұрын
Pretty funny, june or july! I'm from erie pa, we're spoiled, sometimes we don't have to use them in august too. You guys got hit hard, saw the pictures of the stadium in orchard park, always wondered how they removed all that snow from the seats.
@billseward8176
Жыл бұрын
@@blowupbob1 Amazingly, it all melted in a week or so. Heck when I was a kid in Cheektowaga NY, a suburb of Buffalo back in the 1950s, sometimes a huge snowfall wouldn't melt for years... (or so it seems to a 6 year old kid.).
Thanks again for sharing your experience and your wealth of knowledge. I am glad you went into detail about this carburetor, I was wondering about the long slow speed needle. I remember after seeing this video that you could definitely ruin this carb if you put the needle in and the carb wasn't turned in the right position. I've learned so much from you and your videos I like that you go into specific detail and show every move step by step. Thanks again for your videos and helping us earn our dinner.
centrifugal clutch springs might be weak? Gravely "Dog Eater" is a good contender for most dangerous, but it is a BEAST!
@adamdnewman
Жыл бұрын
Dog Eater for sure
@MitzvosGolem1
Жыл бұрын
I have a few old Gravely walk behinds. Not many could run them today . After an hour a intense workout . No safety equipment . On hills no brakes will roll away if knocked into neutral. Love them . Last a lifetime .
@sierraromeo
Жыл бұрын
@@MitzvosGolem1 Dad had the Gravely twin cam machines, I've got the 12hp Kohler walk behind, put a smaller plastic tank on it cause I rarely use it for more than an hour, whether blowing snow, mowing with the rotary or sickle bar. Also have a 12g and 400 series rider. Have seen many attachments: stump grinder, chain saw...I fashioned a wheel trencher for burying lines.
@sierraromeo
Жыл бұрын
Nice thing about the 30" rotary mower....it will easily mow down heavy brush, like large stands of multi-flora rose shrubs.
@MitzvosGolem1
Жыл бұрын
@@sierraromeo yes chops up everything even 2inch trees if sharp.
Safety 3rd I always say Safety is for the weak and the stupid 😵 I run an old Montgomery Wards that would give it a run for it's money on the lack of safety devices. Love the sound effects such a high quality production 💪
@petertothpete6518
Жыл бұрын
I'll heartily agree with that! Love the old stuff!
@jeffclark2725
Жыл бұрын
@@petertothpete6518 like using those old Colman white gas stoves that are 50 years old
@lewiemcneely9143
Жыл бұрын
@@jeffclark2725 I've got one that burns as blue as a propane job yet and still. 50's model small one.
I'm working on a 79 JD826 Tecumseh with a similar carb issue... been all through it meticulously and still needs work. Next time you use the Ultrasonic cleaner it might be a good idea to throw Little Johnny's teeth in with the carb... those teeth are so bad. lol
Definitely a good engine for a mini bike
Between taryl and derrick of vice grip garage, my vocabulary improves every day. Love it
I disconnected my old Toro 826 safety switch due to the fact that my bad hand tendons were killing me holding the handle down. I grew up with no safety things so I don't think it's a big deal. All our kids are grown too so it's just me using it. My old Ariens has you hold the handle down to stop it, release to let it go. That works well for me too.
Danger blower!! Gotta love it!!
I had a 1977 toro 1032, that was a scary machine to run. Once you kicked on the auger and drive there was no stopping it about as bad as that craftsman. Great video as always.
The Gravely Dog Eater is no joke either.
Thanks for the tips Taryl!
Love seeing the old stuff come back to life!! You're probably right about NOT using it as a snow blower. I'm thinking that clutch this is just to bass-ackwards to be safe!! 😁
Love Lil Johny...."Hit it with a hammer, now set it on fire"😂
I hope the owner of this snowblower appreciates the work it took to get this snowblower working again. I knowits dangerous, but if the owner knows that and knows he has to take some extra care, then he has a useful piece of equipment that should continue to serve him, especially if he takes care of it. I haven't owned Tecumseh powered equipment for a number of years, but the detailed carb rebuild TD went through is a great education. I really enjoyed it. Mr. Heat Gun is a great shop helper. I've never used heat on stuck hoses, but it's a good idea. I usually slit the old hose with a knife, then peel it back in strips to avoid damage to the metal fitting. You have to be careful, especially on soldered fittings. As for not getting back his loaned-out Tecumseh tool, I know what it's like. My advice is to never loan out tools or books. If you are lucky enough to get them back, they will probably have been damaged or abused. Just dont be a tool loaner. Cool video.
Love how u have the right tool 4 every job
Snow Blower plants down South used SAWDUST for snow to test the augers for throwing materials. I was observing them while loading a load of Snow Blower for shipment up north.
...whatever it grabs and starts chewin' up... "bite sound" 🤣 No chewing sound in the sound effects library?
Great show Gentlemen, and some good instructions, thanks!
Great tip about the old spark plug boot becoming conductive and grounding out the spark, that one would’ve driven me crazy looking for the trouble! I’m going to be fixing up my neighbor’s old 1974 Toro snow blower with the same engine on it and I’ll bet the boot is hard as a rock on it.
@stclairstclair
Жыл бұрын
Don't waste your money to buy a boot, steal them from old auto wires
And there's the most dangerous dinner I've ever had!
Awesome video Taryl. Always learn something and have a good laugh. Keep them coming.
@tomperry1048
Жыл бұрын
Best small engine info on utube
Love your videos, you're the man. Thank you!
I always use the Ultrasonic Cleaner with Simply Green...saves time.
Thank you for your videos
This is a great video to watch on a damp cloudy Sunday morning.
My first time seeing someone operate a snow blower was the year I moved to Alaska, our apartment manager was clearing sidewalks and the chute plugged up and he stuck his hand in to clear it and came out a few digits lighter. That blower sat out there idling for almost an hour before I assume it ran out of gas. Fire department nor the paramedics shut it off. Have had a strong respect for them things after seeing that. It was an old one, more rust than paint, the complex bought a shiny new one with track drive after that.
Love it! Thank you
I once had a pair of those hose clamp pliers ,but I guess somebody needed them more than me . Also my wife is over "Fire it up ,Fire it up, Fire it up !. As always ,good video .
Great work Taryl!
Man Taryl awesome job!!
Nice you brought the Lawnmower Repair Shop Blues back once again. Still my favorite piece of background music.
No thought for safety -- ah yes, the good old days!
So THAT’S what those pliers are for! I got a pair in a box of old tools and hung onto them even though I had no idea what they were. Thanks!
Look foreward to your videos every sunday morning!
My 1971 Ariens Sno-Thro goes on its own. I bought it off an older guy who always kept it indoors when not using it, it's in close to perfect condition. I laugh at seeing the snow blowers they are selling these days, thin stamped metal and plastic crap. I will never get rid of it, it's a great machine. Parts are very easy to get, people are always giving them away for free around me in New England Craigslist.
@thyubernoob
Жыл бұрын
I have my Dads 1977 Ariens Sno-Thro, just replaced the 45 year old tires and tubes, belts, fuel line and some bearings, thing still runs great, just waiting for our first snowfall to try it out..
That contraption looks like something the A-Team threw together to escape a ghost town. LOL
She's a Ripper. Great video today. Awesome information. Thanks for the help. You never fail to Deliver
Taryl, watching you fight with the carb adjustments brought back hateful memories about tecumish. Those carbs were touchy. Everything had to be right inside or it would not idle!!! Good job to find the problem. 👍
Elkskins' evil knows no bounds! He has corrupted Mr. Heatgun!
Perfect snow day video 👍
Jumper cable was sparkin more than the plug lol
Like I've heard and said before, we do our work twice to have a better chance at getting it right once
I was excited to see this video drop. I actually own and use the same driftbreaker snowblower. I bought it as a back up as I live in northern Wisconsin. It's become my primary blower as is works better than anything newer I've tried
I love learning here! Make me want to go work at a shop!
I was taught to remove the flywheel by prying in line with the keyway before giving the shaft a whack. Seems to work easier.
35:37 I'll be damn ! I never noticed that one. Thanks Taryl. What's better than a dinner ? These 🔧🔧🔧
I had a murray mower as my first mower when I was 12 years old.. when I took over mowing from my older brother dad got me a brand new mower .. its self propel was such you could let go of it and it would just keep moving.. blades on and all.. you know whoever had that snowblower originally probably either bought it right before or the season after the blizzard of 1978..I dont remember a winter where we ever had as much snow as we did in 77 and 78... I remember the big snow piles on my way to school
I have an old craftsman 6 horsepower single stage I call the Widowmaker. The only controls on The Handlebar is the gear shifter. It's all chain driven with a centrifugal clutch like this one. Throttle and Killswitch are down on the engine.
Awesome video guys !
The Tommy kid is awesome always like seeing his skits
The wind audio after Buffalo, nice.
2:02 I could be wrong, but it looks like more than the spark plug got smashed with a hammer :D I have an Ariens Sno-Thro, 10962, built just like this (best date I can find is about 1965-ish). Predates all the normal safety things you see today... and I love every bit of it! I tell people that if you slip and let go, it'll just keep truckin' on without ya. Thankfully mine has an auger control, but Ariens was selling these as an entire yard maintenance package where you could remove the entire auger and replace it with things like a mower deck and a tiller. Really neat idea, but never caught on. The wheels have a lockout type hub so you can disengage the posi-traction, allowing the wheels to spin independently of each other like the rear end of a truck. Makes it really nice when you want to move it around without running it. I had eventually upgraded the aging Tecumseh engine with a modern Briggs engine after it suddenly blew the main seal and seized one winter, but I overhauled the whole thing with new axle bushings, flywheel, etc.
Tricky carb on that one! Some good tips there, thanks for a great video guys, what a hoot👍
Taryl, you just solved a 40 year old idle issue mystery that I had on a Tecumseh powered go cart back when I was a kid... I was good with small engines and had seen a lot but had never seen that long low speed screw except for that one engine.. It was a strong healthy $FREE$ engine but I never did get that idle straightened out. Where were you when I needed you ?? lol
I learned to run a snowblower back almost 40 years ago with a machine just like that but it was only single stage 😱😁💪 best snowblower ever! But dangerous as can be, but I learned how to respect it at 6 years old so I have been safe my whole life because of it
I kinda laughed when you mentioned the 12v DC and 120AC starters interchange. I had a lawntractor years ago with a Tecumseh and bad starter. I had a 120v starter on it for a little while, make sure to park near an outlet haha
Hi Taryl, I very much enjoy your videos. Have saved a load of money from your fun way of teaching. In watching the film I noticed that when you pull the starting rope the chain appears to rotate that is connected to the clutch as if it is already engaged. Like a chain saw it shouldn't move the chain until the motor reaches the correct RPM. Perhaps the clutch is stuck. As you pointed out it lacks many of the current safety features even if the clutch works properly. Thank you for what you do. Keep up the good work. Dave
Love the skit nice vid
the way the clutch is on that crapsman is the same as ALL older ariens blowers!
I have a curbside-rescue Craftsman snow-blower that's even older and more dangerous than this thing! It has steel-disc drive wheels with big steel tabs for tread. Imagine someone's foot getting caught under one! Then the drive wheels shut off with a crank ahead of the handlebar, that has to be rotated 180 degrees. First time I used it, I was turning it around on my icy street and slipped. Imagine the thrill of hanging on the handlebar, while being dragged up the driveway on my knees as I struggled to pull myself up far enough to reach that damn crank. Finally, got it stopped just inches from my rear bumper!
Looking for the next one!