why is it so hard to push
1734129
you really don't want to push it because it will drive the blades down and make them bind. What you need to do is let the snow blower pull it self into the snow with a little bit of back pressure on the handle.
1734130
I didn't find it so "hard to push". It is heavier than most single stage snowblowers and this may account for this statement.
1734131
The Auger is supposed to pull the blower along. In most cases the surface is not smooth enough catching on cracks in the sidewalk, ice, gravel etc. Even heavy wet snow will keep it from moving forward! Whats the fix? Self propelled is my best gues so far. This machine is meant for a nice paved drivway and smooth sidewalks.
1734132
I only had issues once and this was due to the snow and ice mixture. The other times it cut right through the snow. Once you get one strip done you can usually get some traction.
1559868
I had the same problem. I gave upThen one day I tried again and pushed and it worked it was a little miracle
287053
Its kind of a pain. U need to push it just right from the top and it flips up
1849620
Mine is sometimes hard to push. Holding the handle at a lower angle to push it helps. Putting a new cleaner clothe (or whatever they call it) on helps also. I don't find it a big problem. I guess I have strong arms. I like my mop. Hope this helps.
1418693
You have to push. I have had mine on for about a month and they haven't moved
2125539
We push and pull although initially pushing is somewhat resistant. By doing it this way we found that it sharpened quicker as opposed to just pulling.
2179386
It's fairly easy to push. I had no problem and I'm over 50. In order to do the driveway it takes a lot of passes, though. Hope that helped.
1486932
Hi, Not even hard but impossible. I'm 210 lb and believe me it it hard to push it with my two years and six months kids mi wife can't even push it. Don't buy this stroller don't , don't please.
1008603
I can't say it's easy, but possible. I pushed it in the forest, where was a spot of sand. But this place was tough even for my car. On the flat road you could use one finger to push it, in the sand you have to used both hands and also apply some efforts.
1736912
To push, not that hard. To manuveur around table legs, around corners, etc. takes some arm and shoulder strength.
2266200
It is not hard to push at all. In fact it is very light and smooth. You have to get used to it. Being a senior sometimes my hand gets shaky. That is when I use it. I really recommend for anyone to have both kinds a regular plus this one havethem hooked up for use of either one at the same time with your USB ports.
384161
No -- the handle moves from side to side, so it's very awkward to push. Pulling is VERY easy.
1393515
It's not hard really at all. Just takes a few times doing it to get the hang of it because you need to pull it back towards you then slightly raise it to get it going down.
1849621
YES!!! I think it is very difficult to push. I agree it does have strips of soiled areas. I am not sold on it yet. I think it cleaned well, but it wasn't as easy as they made it look at the demonstration. kind of disappointed
750241
It is just strength. I called Garmin because it did not go in easily and I did not want to break it. They said it is not easy to push in but it will snap in with enough push.
1855522
I agree. It is harder to push than my old machine, especially on the uphill side of a sloped drive. My machine is only a year old, so I don't think it's worn paddles, but I really don't know the answer. It seems strange for a machine with plenty of power.
2165906
It's very light, so moving it is easy--however, pushing it away is more difficult. it's rigid once you get it in place (all dials tightened) so you'll have to pick it up to move it.