I recently inherited a Snow-Joe Plus 322P electric snowblower. Its electric cord was in terrible shape so I first needed to replace it. When I disassembled the handle (to get to the switch where the original cord is connected), as the handle opened a few pieces fell out. I can't seem to figure out where they're supposed to go inside the handle. Can anyone give me a little assistance? I am especially flummoxed by the items in my photo labelled "B" and "D." "B" is notched on both sides so I am guessing it somehow fits on the toggle switch. "D" is a spring-loaded thing that apparently is moved aside when the key is inserted. I'd appreciate any help. Thank you. View attachment 242619

I doubt if anyone here has messed with one of these. This is why it is recommended to take pictures. And to take apart without everything falling out to the floor.
I searched the net and can't find anything on the handle.
When you search use Snow-Joe Plus 322P Snow SHOVEL, not snowblower, but I don't think you will find anything on that.
Maybe if you take clear closer pictures of the area someone can figure it out.
It is only a few pieces and they can only work one way, I guess A is the trigger piece?

 

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Yes, I ordinarily photograph before service work but this one caught me by surprise. Six screws and as I s-l-o-w-l-y separated the two halves the "B" part fell out even before I had a half-inch breach in the handle. That "B" part is the one I have been having the most trouble with...the others I can figure out. I am sure this is a low-end snow shovel and I would have ordinarily just set it out on the curb when I inherited it...but I just spent the entire summer building a new deck and thought, "Hey! Why not?---This little machine will be a lot easier to hoist up on my deck that my monster Ariens after one of our nightmarish snowfalls here in Wisconsin. I'll keep playing with it and I have confidence that I'll eventually figure it out. But I was hoping someone on this forum might have also experienced the same thing and could save me some time.

 

i had one for years now a bit smaller.
Great for clearing the front porch.
I never did anything to mine, just keep the battery charged.
The only disadvantage is directing where you want the snow to be tossed. On my there is no way to direct the snow, just throws it straight forward.
On a light snow storm my kid does most of the driveway with it.
Take some close up shots of the trigger handle?

 

I just googled pictures of yours, it looks to be an older model than mine.
But around the same size.
Does yours work with a key?

 

Well Big Ed and everyone else...after three nights of trying this and trying that to get those pieces to fit and work, I decided, "What is wrong with me? - - -Why am I working so hard to resurrect (quite frankly) a goofy Rube Goldberg design?" So I tore everything out and replaced it with a simple switch (which is what the company should have done in the first place). In my opinion that key thing was silly, so it too is gone and the hole replaced with a metal disk RTV'd to cover the hole. The handle was glued to cover the hole it fits in. I measured the current draw and it was only 2.75 amperes and I happened to have several 16 amp AC switches on hand. Other than spit-and-polish, it's ready.

I am NOT looking forward to snow but I am looking forward to seeing if this thing works.

 

Thanks for returning. Good fix, MacGyver would be proud.
Mine does not have any key, the only problem with using mine is if you have say a crack in your sidewalk the machine won't go over it smoothly. It hangs up/bumps the cracks so you have to lift it a little to continue. I been looking at placing some kind of miniature wheels or rollers to lift it up 1/4" so when I push it along it will run over those hangup spots and toss the big stuff.

 

Thanks Big Ed,,,this is a new toy to me. I've been looking at that and wondered too if it might be a problem on my deck because all the deck boards aren't exactly flush. I like your idea of a couple small wheels to give it a little lift. I chuckled at your Good fix, MacGyver comment. You know, Ed, what we'll end up doing is super-modifying this snow shovel and before long it will have a heated cab with a CD player inside!

 

If you happen to find something suitable , wheels or rollers let me know. I did find some that may work but on mine attaching them would be the challenge.
And when using it at least mine you are limited to only throwing the snow straight forward. This is a disadvantage as it does throw the snow a good distance like onto your house or cars or where you don't want it.
An adjustable swivel on the bottom would be nice.
We had an ice storm that then turned to snow, around 4" let me tell you I was amazed that it actually tossed the ice along with the snow great.
I let my son do it, he cleared the whole drive with it. With his ear phones blasting to whatever he listens to.
Figure out something for heated handles while your MacGyvering too. 😎

 

Ed, you've tutored me well about this apparatus. Tossing the snow forward-only might require some technique I'll need to develop. In the meantime I think your idea of the pair of small wheels to elevate the basket slightly is good. Although we don't have sidewalks here in the tundra of northern Wisconsin, my deck planks are not equally sized...I used 2 by 10s and you have to use your imagination on many of the "2s." I also wonder about using two small casters and if I'd be inventing new cuss words as one gets hooked on a plank that is higher than the one before it. So I am formulating this as a possibility. As a cheapskate, of course, my idea starts with a thrift store. Then buy a kitchen rolling pin made of either aluminum of rubber. Mount between two L-brackets just behind the basket. Maybe even grind out an elongated race track on each L-bracket so the rolling pin can be raised and lowered, as needed. I might have to tap the center rod of the rolling pin to accept the bolts to hold it...don't know how rolling pins are constructed. Anyway, what you think?

As for the heated handle-bar THAT IS A TERRIFIC IDEA. Even install a thermostat so on colder days it would be warmer.

And...what d'ya think...?