2. Make Your Blower Throw Snow as Far as Possible
Worst habit: blowing snow only halfway off the driveway, then hitting the same pile again on the next pass.
That doubles the work and loads your machine with heavier, packed snow.
To maximize throwing distance:
- Take smaller bites of snow (less than full width).
- Run the engine at full RPM, but slow your ground speed.
- Set the chute diverter to its highest throw angle.
- Whenever you can, blow with the wind, not against it.
The farther you throw now, the less you’ll fight big, heavy piles later.
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