Comments on: Why Are There No Shear Pins On Toro Two-Stage Snowblowers?

By: jmf1964

jmf1964 — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:57:26 +0000

My 726 oe got jammed yesterday and broke the drive gear in the gearbox right in half, this is the second time this has happened since I bought it 4 years ago. I had to remove the auger/impeller assy and take the gearbox apart to replace the gear. it would have been much easier and cheaper to just replace a shear pin. This is a terrible design in my opinion.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:37:15 +0000

In reply to Nick. Hi Nick, The 4-stroke engine on the Toro is very good. I have no problems recommending it. The Toro Power Clear 721 Model 38753 is a good choice It has plenty of power and they last a long, long time. You can read more about it here: Toro Power Clear 721 Model 38753

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:58:46 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Hi Paul,

I am in the market for a one stage snowblower.

Is this model a good machine – Toro Power Clear 721 E21 inch 212 cc Single stage self propelled Electric start gas snow blower. Model 38753.

Are the new 4 stoke engines good?

or Should I search for a used Toro 3650 2-cycle snow blower instead? I read the engines on these machines are excellent.

Thanks,
Nick

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:30:37 +0000

In reply to Sue Linscott. Hi Sue, I suggest taking your snow blower to a Toro dealer. If the front auger is turning but the impeller is not the shear bolts that hold the impeller to the shaft are probably broken.

By: Sue Linscott

Sue Linscott — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:27:09 +0000

I have a toro power max 724oe. I purchased it in 2015. Of course our first snow today it starts up auger spins but it’s not throwing snow. The part behind the auger heading to the shoot( maybe called the impeller) is not turning. Any thoughts on what could be happening? I’m a girl that needs my snowblower working. Thanks for your help!

By: NickI

NickI — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:15:24 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your expert advise.

Best Regards,
Nick

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:14:59 +0000

In reply to NickI. Hi Nickl, The 37797 is a good snowblower. But if there is only a few dollars difference I suggest getting the newer model. I don't have a good reason why though...

By: NickI

NickI — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:54:44 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Hi Paul,

I went back to the dealer and I gravitated back to the Toro Power Max 826 OXE. The dealer showed me 2017 model – 37797. They also have the new model 37799 with metal chute for a few more dollars. I read more of your great helpful articles and I learned the new model Toro they improved their joy stick mechanism, now have wider tires and with new LED light. I understand the benefits of the plastic chute over the medal that snow doesn’t stick to it you shared with me. The dealer only has one 2017 (37797) left over and I can have It or buy the new model. Am I better off buying the latest model with improved features or it doesn’t matter buying a three year old model? What are your thoughts?

Thank you,

Nick

By: Nicki

Nicki — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:49:28 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Hi Paul,

After much thought, I am leaning to purchase Ariens Deluxe 24 snowblower over Toro 826 2017 model year. It has higher intake, larger wheels, larger 14 inch impeller, brighter halogen light and it appears it has a heavy duty transmission over the toro 826 oxe. And it is much heavier than the toro.

The benefit I see with toro it’s lighter and had plastic chute with joystick, other than that I don’t see Anything else.

Thanks,

Nick

By: NickI

NickI — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:50:27 +0000

In reply to Paul.

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your expert advice and honesty.

Nick