Hi Folks: I have a Troy-Bilt 2420 that has served me well as I am in my third snow season here in the mountains of Arizona (we don’t get many annual snow events, but when we do they can be significant and a portion of my long driveway goes uphill to the street which is an issue.)
While very pleased with the snowblower’s performance, what’s driving me a bit crazy is that I cannot keep the stock skids that came with the snowblower from gradually slipping position that results in the front blade getting to low to the pavement. I’ve tightened the skid bolts as much as I can and re-tighten them often. But I assume vibration and the weight of the machine causes them to slip a bit from use. While a portion of my driveway is smooth concrete, a lengthy portion is asphalt that is a bit bumpy (from a lousy chip-seal job) and uneven in places which necessitates have the front blade clearance to be stay about 3/8” off the the pavement to prevent front blade damage.
Any suggestions on how to solve this issue? Any better or bigger skid shoes available that may give me better results. Thanks. >> Jim
While very pleased with the snowblower’s performance, what’s driving me a bit crazy is that I cannot keep the stock skids that came with the snowblower from gradually slipping position that results in the front blade getting to low to the pavement. I’ve tightened the skid bolts as much as I can and re-tighten them often. But I assume vibration and the weight of the machine causes them to slip a bit from use. While a portion of my driveway is smooth concrete, a lengthy portion is asphalt that is a bit bumpy (from a lousy chip-seal job) and uneven in places which necessitates have the front blade clearance to be stay about 3/8” off the the pavement to prevent front blade damage.
Any suggestions on how to solve this issue? Any better or bigger skid shoes available that may give me better results. Thanks. >> Jim
