EGO SNT2800 Snow Blower: Interesting and odd things I have discovered

From a built in chute alignment diagnostic to studded tires. I've come across some interesting tidbits and fixes for this unit in the oddest places.
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[@steves7581]

Thanks for the very useful information.. I've written down all the steps to recalibrate the chute in case I ever need to adjust it. I bought the Ego machine as a replacement for my Troy-Bilt snow blower (purchased in 1994, has never broken down and still starts on the first pull almost every time). I have other Ego tools and wanted something that didn't need gas, oil changes, etc. I don't expect the Ego to still be working in 30 years, but since I'm turning 75, I won't be either. There are two things about this machine that I don't like: the chute control needs more resistance -- too easy to rotate further than desired if I'm not careful. More annoying is its free-wheeling when going down hill (my driveway has a significant incline). Quite a surprise when I experienced this the first time. I called Ego about it to see if this was normal. I was told it was and their recommendation is to go side-to-side when working downhill! I won't be doing that. The only other concern is the one you mentioned in your first review -- the price of the batteries. Cost for lithium-ion batteries in EV's is going down, so I hope that this will be the case for Ego's batteries over time. But, the ones I have may outlive me anyway.

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

Yes, some other people have issue with the freewheeling on hills. I don't have much of that. I think any complaints would be with someone like you with a grade. I'm not sure what they can do about it. The thing is geared down a lot I'd imagine so even though it slows things down with the wheels, the other way around and the wheels would easily turn. Flipping it up and turn the wheels. There's almost no resistance. Brakes? That would be unusual I guess. Thanks for posting.

[@tomaseriksson677]

Hi I did the same thing with screws attached to my lawnmower. I have steep flats so my mower wanted to slide. It works well

[@rickgrecula4359]

Very informative video as always. I really like the part on studding the tires. Going to Amazon now :)

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tercola8756]

Thanks for all the info! I thought after you put the first screw in the tire you were gonna spray some soapy water or something on it to make sure it wasn't leaking, but you just went for it. One question I still have though is, how do you slow the machine down? Are there any brakes on it at all? I take my snowblower over to do my dad's driveway sometimes, and he has a VERY steep long driveway! Also the ramps I use to load/unload the snowblower from the truck bed are pretty steep too.

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

@@tercola8756 To be honest. There were already a couple of screws in the other tire that I had put in and taken out. I didn't want to responsible for anyone trying this and getting flats. And yes, the blower is rather freewheeling that way. If someone had a very steep hill it would be a problem. Gas blowers have belts and pulleys and engine compression. This one doesn't.

[@tercola8756]

@@CraftsmanontheLake Seems like they would have implemented some kind of brake or a mode for steep inclines. Not everyone has a flat driveway, sounds like a design flaw. I still love the ego snowblower though, works great on flat ground!

[@orangegecko]

Hi, great video and very informative! One suggestion, maybe get a wireless microphone so that you are much louder. I had to turn my speakers all the way up and it was still quiet.

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

Thanks, I do have an external mic but If I'm not going to be far from the camera I don't always use it. All I can say is that all computer systems are different. I have my speakers that are built into my monitor turned up about half way and it's about right.

[@solorentalrenovations]

Interesting thoughts on the repairs, I was wondering what could go wrong and how readily available parts would be

[@gleningvalson3742]

Bought a 28 inch. I live in Minnesota. Perhaps why we didn't get snow this year. We got our first snow fall on Valentines day. Very odd. Anyway. The discharge shoot kept wanting to go left. Help?

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

I have no idea why it does that, mine doesn’t. Maybe the shoot alignment process might help? But it does sound like there may be something wrong.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

I remember hearing about this kind of issue with early versions of I believe the 24”. There was a recall part sent out by Ego to fix the issue. Maybe check with them.

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

That was a mechanical one. This one is electronic with servo motors in it. It's got to be some other issue.