5. Take Smaller Bites – Save Time, Avoid Clogs
It’s tempting to slam the blower into full-width passes and “let it eat.”
That’s also the fastest way to:
- Clog the chute
- Overload and wear out drive belts
- Stop every few minutes to clear jams (dangerous and slow)
Manufacturers recommend clearing about one-third to one-half of the machine’s width per pass in heavy or wet snow.
Counterintuitive, but true:
- You’ll finish faster than fighting constant clogs.
- Your blower will throw snow farther and wear out slower.
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