Episode one hundred and twelve, in which we are shovelling some heavy snow and talk about our struggles with the snow blower
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We know it is sometimes too tough for snow blowers to throw wet and heavy snow like this. The problem with the belt for the snowblower showed up in the middle of this winter, before the heavy snow. I cannot find any obvious reasons to what is causing this problem.
I am also not convinced if the, unique for this model, faster spinning auger in the middle is a good thing or not. Anyway, have a great day! Enjoy the video!
/Mathias
Precious boy!
I loved the snowmen and the lovely sleigh (dog?) that you built for Ivar which he enjoyed so much building with his mother and father. I enjoyed the long couch (sofa) you built out of snow to sit on and the family gathering. By the way if you want a good snow blower you should look on 'Trent and Allie' you tube channel they live in Utah and they just got a beast of a snow plough/blower which I think might work for you. here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWpFArU0m2w&ab_channel=Trent%26Allie have a lovely day.
Thanks for your hard work! Looking forward to the video about the day of the three-year-old Ivar. I really like this format. I have been watching your videos for a long time. I wish prosperity to your family!
Wow wintery. We have flowers here
Tycker att ni sku mera nytta av en gammal traktor istället för en snöslunga. Men svårt att starta traktorn på vintern utan motorvärmare…
This views😍😍😍
So glad to see you so soon again👍🙋♀️🇩🇪
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When it comes to your snowblower, I think I know which one you need, and it's because of a video from Trent and Allie. They live on a VERY snowy mountain, and their video is what you should watch on this one!
Title 10ft Of snow brings disaster after disaster.
I will post the link here, The specific snowblower Ally will talk about is at 17 minutes and 12 seconds. (up to about 23 m) And it's the one you seem to need! Mostly because this one actually works. And yes, it has tracks. 😉 They also had your cub cadet first, and they also have a bigger one, the tractor/kubota, that's the first half of their video, and I don't know if that interests you, but really, I deeply sincerely hope you can find a few minutes to watch that second part, specifically about their snowblower for the deck they have. Their snow keeps falling off their roof, onto their deck, compact, wet, heavy. And this honda blower eats it for breakfast. It also blows it sideways, not in front of it's own path again.
Here is the link: No idea if that is allowed? I hope it helps you find the right company to reach out to.
https://youtu.be/vP4nRZk4wkk?t=1032
Husqvarna makes good products. The engines in their snowblowers are Japanese made…Kawasaki I believe. Honda is also good.
We figured out that the spring that holds the auger belt in place, kept stretching (poor quality?) and that allowed the belt to slip out of place. It is easy to replace yourself (YouTube video instructions helped us) – you just need the right spring. Hope this helps?
måndagsexemplar or Monday Copy: The beginning day of the work week is the worst for manufacturing (copying) machines on the assembly line. So Monday is the day they make mistakes. That's what I came up with from Google Translation. Maybe it is a blessing the snow blower started on fire and there was no life and property loss. Ivar has been working on his robust belly laugh. I think he has got it! The Sun is getting higher in the sky. As a boy I lived a similar life in Northern Wisconsin forests and I adapted to the isolation of Winter as a regenerative experience before the Internet but the city dwellers with a second or third home here stayed away because the isolation drove them insane; especially the early Spring when it became so messy. The first airline jet flight in February 1992 at age 30 was my first time out to Los Angeles, California and I was absolutely amazed to find they had palm trees and 72 F degrees in February! Not a trace of snow! My God!
This bench made of snow is cool.
It is LITERALLY cool 😂🤣
Wonderful!!!
Thank you for chsiring your live with us 🙏❤🌹
Always a delight to see you all!
Finally , the SNOWMAN, the same all over the world. I love winter too. So much fabulous snow!
Please have a look at Fy Nyth channel, she blows plenty of snow regularly with a small machine, seems to be working all right. I know I say this to snow removal expert 🙂 but maybe such machines work well only with fresh snow? and the one that lays longer is too much for them… ? I just am wondering.
Hi Guys….the worst make I have ever owned. It was in the shop at the end of each week we had it. Cost more then a John Deer in the end. I feel your pain. Heather from Canada
Watch this youtube video on Trent and Allie. Worst snow season they have ever had and they bought at Honda snow blower with the tracks. "10 ft OF SNOW BRINGS DISASTER AFTER DISASTER Trent & Allie" they are the best
An aggressive set of tire chains would do wonders for your traction issue. As for the belt I would need to see it run looking at the rotating assembly. Check to see if all the pulleys are lined up straight. Carefully.
With the machine off, see if you may have a bad bearing. Spring is just around the corner.
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This is very rare for me…but in this episode watching Ivar play, I become totally lost in it and forgot where I was! I think this is a sign of very talented film making – thank you so much for sharing your special times with us. Enjoying these moments of such a beautiful and pure child living a simple and happy life, is such a tonic during these times, when the outside world seems to be descending into madness. This inspired me now, to go and become your patron! 🥰❤
To bad you purchased that style of snowblower every one here who bought one gets rid of it fast .
Thank you for sharing your experience and life. Blessings Helen Montana USA 🇺🇸
You’re welcome! But I want to thank you for such wonderful videos! I’ve enjoyed every one all the years since the beginning! Ivar is such a special little one! Blessings from Ringle, WI.
a machine will double cross you every time
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beautiful,,,,thank you
“I don’t want that” ❤❤sweet boy
Matias, how about simple awnings, not hand crafted vintage beauties as is your traditional, but wood and metal to alleviate the time spent shoveling off your entrances, and more time for projects that matter to your place?
I love all your videos, and have been a patreon for some time now, this is the least I can do for you 🤗🧡 Already looking forward to next video!
Your drone flying is astounding. The music beautiful. It is a joy to watch your family. I love how Ivar is part of what you doing. It is sweet to see you skiing with him. Blessings to your family.
Great snowmen! I'm glad I'm not the only one who puts hair on them😬🙌
Thank you so much dear friends for this beautiful video again. I always love how you honor the presence of winter with its beauty… but also challenges. 💙💙💙
Cub cadet is a good model. I own one…
shearpinns break off with wet heavy snow. The belt needs to be tighten because it is not throwing the snow far, replace maybe.
I live in canada where my winters are like your winters so I'm experiencing similar weather.
Belts are not expensive. Research online your machine and where the shearpins are.
Ivar's words are SO precious, thank you for translating them! I so enjoy knowing what you all are saying ❤❤😊
Living in north Michigan wet snow happens and is the worst.
Honda with rubber tracking is very good (funkar bra). Another trick in wet snow is car wax or pam cooking spray in the chute. Keeps it from sticking. I took my cub cadet apart in the summer and painted with slik plate graphite. Keeps snow slippery
‼️älskar dig min bror och syster‼️
In heavy wet snow go very slowly with engine FULL THROTTLE . Take small bites. Be patient it’ll save your back. Also chains do wonders, keep them tight with hard tires
From north Michigan your long lost Svedish brother ‼️tycker sommarvinterövergången är svår‼️
Sweet! 2 videos in one month 💜💜
You've been struggling with the snow blowers for the past 2 winters, now. Hopefully y'all are able to find one that suits your needs and continues to work without breaking down.
This would be the perfect opportunity for a company that makes snow blowers to show off their machines and send one to y'all to test and review 😉 (I should've waited to comment because you had the same idea, Mathias 😆)
Sad to see they're spraying your skies as well 🤦♀️
We live in snowy climate in US and have very good luck with John Deere equipment. Not sure if it is available there. Love the time with Ivars. He is such a sweet child. Love watching you have fun togethertogethertogethertogethertogetheroo.
❤Ivar den lilla ”farbrorn”
Honda makes the best snow blower❄️🌬️
In ski ⛷country in Northern California we call all those beautiful snow covered trees WHITE WALKERS ❄️🌬️
I always laugh when the translation is Father or Mother, as if we don't use Mama and Papa (although that is usually Dad) too!
I guess the belt is not inline.
Such beautiful video. Thank you!