Drive chain from Noma snowblower keeps slipping off
#1
01-07-09, 01:32 PM
Drive chain from Noma snowblower keeps slipping off
Can anyone tell me why and what to do about it??
Thanks for any information you can give me.
Thanks for any information you can give me.
#2
01-07-09, 02:08 PM
Reason: chain is too loose.
Causes:
1). chain is "stretched" which is the term used for the wear of the chain links.
2). Bushings on the shafts are worn.
I would first check the bushing on the shafts that the chain is on. If these are worn(usually plastic and Noma went bankrupt in 2002 making your snowblower at least 6 years old) that would allow the 2 shafts to move around and taking the tension off the chain and causing it to slip off.
Causes:
1). chain is "stretched" which is the term used for the wear of the chain links.
2). Bushings on the shafts are worn.
I would first check the bushing on the shafts that the chain is on. If these are worn(usually plastic and Noma went bankrupt in 2002 making your snowblower at least 6 years old) that would allow the 2 shafts to move around and taking the tension off the chain and causing it to slip off.
#3
01-07-09, 02:32 PM
Thanks Indypower,
I am sure you are right as there is quite a bit of slack on the chain. I will take a link out and hopefully that will work. If not I will have to look for a chain somewhere.
Yes, my Noma is 13 years old.
I am sure you are right as there is quite a bit of slack on the chain. I will take a link out and hopefully that will work. If not I will have to look for a chain somewhere.
Yes, my Noma is 13 years old.
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01-09-09, 09:07 AM
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If it's just a worn chain, that can be found in almost any hardware store, because the size ranges are universal. Example: #50 chain is the same for all machines that use it, there really isn't a Honda #50 vs. a Toro #50.
#5
01-11-09, 07:38 AM
Thanks for all the help.
The chain was "stretched" and we removed one link and were able to buy a half link and put that on.
Tried it yesterday and every thing seems to be just fine. Can't believe I'm anxious for a big snowfall so I can really test it out!
The chain was "stretched" and we removed one link and were able to buy a half link and put that on.
Tried it yesterday and every thing seems to be just fine. Can't believe I'm anxious for a big snowfall so I can really test it out!
