Briggs & Stratton 22in 208cc Single-Stage Snowthrower Feat. Snow Shredder Auger - 1022EX REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2021
- Created with Corel VideoStudio. www.bensound.com . I recommend this product, but make sure it isn't damaged upon arrival (also check for hidden belt issues)! Briggs & Stratton only provide their generous warranty on the engine - nothing more!
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www.homedepot.com/p/314006529
I have a double wide driveway (so, picture two garage doors), and this throws the snow just wide enough for all of the snow to get on the grass. This is true, even when I am walking down the middle of the driveway, and it is also true for wet and heavy snow.
I find that this doesn’t throw ice as far. It is good for cutting into an ice layer, but it isn’t ideal for trying to chop down a 1’ high ice wall.
Anyway, I am suggesting that this chews through some 8”+ of wet heavy snow, even the stuff that the snow plows out at the base of your driveway. Even with that heavier stuff, I am suggesting that you can throw the snow a good 12’ minimum.
So, if you park out in the street, you can get all of that snow out of the road, over a 4’ wide sidewalk, and into the grass.
This is the ideal level of power and practicality for a homeowner living in a state with the biggest snowstorm of the season being maybe 24”+ (total).
In my opinion, if you get more than that, or if you get tall snow squalls LESS THAN 1.5’, then you truly may need to advance above what this product offers.
For me, in Pennsylvania, this is a beast.
For you, in Vermont (for example), maybe you’ll want a 2-stage unit instead.
Also, be aware of 2 things:
I had to return this twice, because of issues. The third one had no defects. If you see dents, or find that the belt is squealing (or comes off upon receipt), don’t mess around.
Briggs and Stratton could use to package these snowblowers better, and protect them during transit. Each new snowblower I received came with additional protective packaging (maybe they are aware of these issues!).
Briggs only warranties the motor, and not the snowblower itself. So, something simple, like a belt issue, is not covered! Also, beware that it is really challenging to put the belt back onto the sieves, if it comes off!
Lastly, some assembly required, and the directions are reasonably clear.
I have the same machine without the electric start. 2nd winter. I plow several places and use this at every place I plow. This machine is an absolute BEAST! Easily the best single stage I've ever owned. And SO QUIET! Light enough to throw into my truck. Only issue I've had is that the paddles wear too quickly. But I beat the crap out of it. My opinion (for what it's worth) is that in your video, I would say you're not making this machine truly work. After all the types and depths of snow I've used this in, honestly I would put it up against most - not all - two stage machines. Very nice video. Now, do another video and beat the hell out of this machine👍. Nicely done Jack.
I just completed the annual maintenance by changing the oil and spark plug in my 2014 snow shredder which is still going strong, that model year the chute control was mounted near the handle so it was easier to change chute direction. I use ceramic wax on all surfaces, this really prevents snow and ice from sticking to the chute. Great video.
Your video helped me make my decision of what to buy. Everything has issues and this i know because of where I work. I was looking at a John Deere snow blower and a brute single stage snow blower with the better auger. They both have the same motor from Briggs and Stratton but two entirely different machines. I went with the Brute by Briggs and Stratton because it clearly does a better job and yes, much easier to work on. Thanks for your video.
Very informative. Thank you
I got the same one bought it in 2020 off amazon...the only issue I had was the neck I'll call it the thing that throws the direction of the snow wasn't turning I had to take the top off and found a metal plate wasnt even on right I fixed it and have liked it since no problems!
Jack- I just ordered and received the 1222EE from Home Depot on Monday, 2/15. I live in SE PA and got a chance to use it for the first time yesterday with an 8" snow/sleet event we had here. I guess I got a good one. Everything works well and I am amazed at how well this thing works. Compared to my 20+ year old Ariens SS322 two stroke, this thing is a beast. Nothing I went through--including deep wet chunks of snow and slush from the plow at the end of the driveway--stopped it. The 250cc engine on mine is good on gas too. Overall, while it remains to be seen how it holds up over time, the machine feels sturdy and the engine is stout. One thing I did before ever running it was install a B&S fuel shut off valve. Turns out there is a perfect place to cut in a 90 degree valve the just happens to fit perfectly in a cutout in a little plastic skirt around the gas tank. Apparently the hole (that is covered at the factory with a black sticker to hide it) is there for the valve. With all the issues with fuel these days, it is beyond me why, for what they charge for the blower and to avoid carburetor issues that will lead to bad customer experience and bad reviews, B&S doesn't just install the valve when they build the engines. They obviously do on some models where they use this engine. Maybe they will read this and change that going forward.... Thanks for posting your video.
You’re welcome!
How did 250cc do with the slush (as far as distance)?
I appreciate both the view and feedback.
If have plenty more videos coming, if you are willing to like/subscribe. It helps out a great deal!
@@jackstoolreviews1519 , the engine barely slowed down. I was amazed at how well it worked and how far it threw even the heavy, slushy stuff (at least 15-20 feet). I had to shovel heavy, wet, crusty snow off my roof today due to ice dams on my house, and had a 2' high packed pile in my driveway that I used the 1222EE to clear out when I was done. I only took half-width bites to get through it but the shredder ate it without slowing down. It was throwing it across my yard with some of it making it to the sidewalk 25+ feet away. I am really impressed so far. Actually hoping we get the 5" of wet snow on Monday to see how it will handle that.
@@jackstoolreviews1519 I have the 1222e that I bought last year. It went through the most recent blizzards in NE Ohio (snowbelt) without a problem. There were only one or two times when I had to take a half-width because of drifts but it easily went through frozen and plowed snow at the end of my driveway. The electric chute rotation is very nice to have. I'm a woman and it's light enough for me to handle, except on steep driveway approaches. I've never had to use the electric start. It's very powerful compared to my previous 2 cycle MTD blower that I bought in the late 1990s
Great video.. I had got the 250cc last Strom a week ago in NJ and I put gas in it all the gas came out.. I agree with u... they on the cheap side of the packaging.. my snow thrower attachment was bend 😐.. I will be returning it hope the next one is much better
Thank you very much! Hoping the next one comes in perfect 👌
I heard good things about the extra distance 250cc gets you!
If you are willing, please subscribe to stick around for more videos. I have two bigger ticket Makita videos coming this week!
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Pennsylvania is getting pounded with all types of snow.
New learnings:
- Does NOT throw slush for distance. Throws it like 5’
- To scrape off an ice layer, which it does nicely, don’t forget to tip the snowblower forward
- To eat into an ice wall, you’ll have more success tilting it backward initially, and also driving straight into the wall (vs. going parallel to it)
- The gas tank is way oversized. Do not fill it past 1/4 capacity, unless you want to siphon it out at end of season!
The metal augur is much better than the rubber one for sure. It cuts through the stuff at the end of the driveways mine is a beast ive gone through a foot of snow with now problems.
Help! My 22" Snapper has become really hard to push, as though auger too close to ground (no clearance). I've adjusted / tightened auger cable yet still difficult to push blower. Any suggestions?
Really struggling with mine. One of the scoop/paddles bolds sheared off and pulled the scoop of the next adjacent bold, (sort of like unbuttoned a shirt). I went to Home depot and bought some new bolts, washers and lock washers and fixed them. Went out to continue clearing the driveway and the auger belt came off, it had been squealing a bit so I was expecting it. Unfortunately, the clearances are too tight to slip the belt back on. looks like I'll have to take the auger pully off, reinstall the belt and put the pully back on., but there's got to be a better way. Looks like the belt has an automatic spring-loaded tensioner and there is no other way of tightening the belt if I can get it back on. It's only the 3rd time using the blower. I've had it just a year but ordered it through Amazon. I'm upset, my wife is pissed off. I thought a Briggs and Stratton product would be better. Other than that, it works well when it works.
The handle on mine is too low for me. Is there a way to raise it up? Thanks!
Jack, I have one of these and since I have owned it it does not pull through the snow like yours in the video, and ideas on what I can look for to help with this. Thanks
Thanks for your video..only suggestion would be.. the smaller screen should have been you clearing the driveway. I would have liked to see how you put it together. Also any tips for adding oil. I'm very worried about putting in too much. Why can't they have a exact measurement. Thanks again
I have the belt issue as it popping out. noticed other people mentioned the issue here. Anyone knows a fix to the issue?
Bought one in Oct of last year (2021). Just had my first chance to use it and it threw off the belt immediately. I put it back on but it did it again and this time it ruined the belt. I bought a new belt but it was thrown off immediately as well. Not sure what to do with it. It's been useless to me so far. I've adjusted tension, trying many of the settings, but it doesn't matter.
What is the collapsed dimension for storage?
Why did you start it up with the auger engaged?
I have not use my Snapper 1022 snow blower because I don't know how to start it, unfortunately you didn't show how to start it. Can you please show me how to do it? Thank you
Why do some people insist on engaging the auger when starting the unit?
So what was the resolution to the belt coming off, curious because of all the bad reviews on Amazon .
Hey there, so the belt tension is directly related to the tension you apply to the steel cable (to the throttle handle you grab up top during operation). Also, the belt can get jarred when you use this snowblower on an inappropriate amount of snow height, etc.
Basically, try to optimize the steel cable tension, and don’t push this snowblower harder than necessary. Take your time at the huge heavy snow / ice.
If the belt jumps off, it is horrific to try to put back on… I returned that one, and haven’t had a problem since using it more responsibly (knocks on wood, because it is now entering snow season).
This machine performs very well when new. The Snow Shredder feature on the Briggs, Simplicity & Snapper single stage models works nicely and I have the same 250cc Briggs engine on my Ariens Platinum 24 2-stage machine. The problem with these units is dependability, mechanical-wise. The engines will outlast the rest of the machine with a bit of proper maintenance but other parts wear out, become loose, misaligned, etc. If you perform diligent maintenance on the ENTIRE machine you can keep it going for years, but you really need to keep an eye on all parts of the unit. When they are kept up they do a nice job, but may not last as long as some other brands. Just my $0.02. Good luck with yours :-)
Thanks for posting . I have a Craftsman single stage with Briggs and Stratton . What’s the minimum amount of snow to use this machine ? I tested my machine on a just dusting of snow and the machine didn’t seem to propel as I’m thinking more snow has to be on the surface in order for the machine to propel easier .
Yes the more snow the further it will be thrown there has to be some amount of snow so it can throw it. You can even use it with no snow if you like just pretend it’s invisible LMAO. Seriously no minimum is my point. I am happy for you plus you might live longer if you have a heart condition or in my case I just like playing with my snow equipment and have fun. I am 78 and no heart condition but my body has about worn out. Thanks and Cheers to you.
BTW Snow is a lubricant like on concrete or black top - if there isn’t much snow I don’t use the rubber augers to help propel it sense it will wear them out quicker.
it should propel if it has a propelling mechanism. For example, if the auger isn't spinnging, the machine is fairly heavy to push. Once they start spinning, it is very easy to push it. At least this is how I find the 1022ER to work.
Just bought mine ill get it next week. I hear good things about this snowblower. It sucks you had so many issues upon delivery. Was that 5 - 30 oil?
Yes, it comes with SAE 5W-30 oil. You'll be all set! Thanks for watching. I hope you'll stick around for future videos
@@jackstoolreviews1519 i heard this machine was having alot of belt issues. Is that true? Did u have issues with ur belt?
@@11983Machine head to about 3:20 in this video, and I’ll tell you all about it.
Or, skip to 4:15 for pics.
l have the exact same one, it's a beast but dealing with squealing belt and now it quit turning guess it either came off or broke...time to get my ass in gear and see
About to buy this on Amazon. Only reservation is the belt issue. Any permanent solution to it slipping off?
That's what I'm looking at too. Maybe some sticky spray on the belt
@@dontulett2255 didnt get that one. Went with the honda hs720as. My brother likes it so far
I have same issue with belt and coming off; is an engineering issue I even called their dealer for maintenance they said they won't repair the belt issue!
Have exact one two years. First 2 hrs of use worked on everything including deep snow and chunky ice. Then, belt popped off. Reinstalled. Worked another 2 hrs, this time being careful to not do ice or any heavy slush---belt popped off. Next season used 20 min on light snow--belt popped off. Fixed tried for 2 min--belt popped off.
Very frustrated. Belt does not seem loose at all and tensioner working fine. Guess a new belt but seems like a fault in engineering if this keeps happening after such little use.
Have not that happen at all with mine-yet. Seems like a fair number of people have though. You might want to check alignment between the pulleys--maybe something was not installed correctly. Too good of a machine to have to put up with that baloney. Good luck.
I had the same exact issue
If you have a single stage B&S snow thrower and need some parts try a Simplicity dealership sense the Simplicity and B&S are the same basic snow throwers. I hope you can save some money plus if not a dealership in your area I suggest calling one and check into what you need and if they don’t have it possibly they can order it with a charge card. Thanks
So, did you use the whole bottle of oil the first time?
Cobwebs on the brain (mine), Robert.
If I recall correctly, I did have an issue where there was some amount of oil left over from the factory inside of the oil tank, which I didn’t account for.
So, I believe I did unintentionally overfill a little bit.
I think mine is 3.2 quarts of 5W30
do you still have this snowblower?
I do! Ran it just the other day in serious deep slush… not ideal!
@@jackstoolreviews1519 why not? did the engine bog down? did the slush clog the chute? POST A VIDEO!
@@mrbubetube I should, and I appreciate the encouragement/suggestion, but I can’t keep up right now with RUclips
Definitely nearly stalled out in 3” of straight slush. Chute filled up with slush.
This thing likes ice more than it likes slush
How about the weight of this thing? Without killin yourself, is it possible to be picked up and put into a car trunk or truck or suv? I'm thinkin about buying one of these.
www.homedepot.com/p/314006529
89 lbs., but it is a bit awkward to pick up with bare hands. I've done it (each time I had the delivery issues). I put it into a Subaru SUV trunk without even putting the seats down, but I did fold down the handle and unbolt the chute. FYI
ITs UPS I use to work there they drop kick everything coast to coast they simply don’t care !
The issue I have with this snowblower, is the fact that you cannot just buy replacement paddles on their own. It is a hole assembly that costs 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of the machine brand new. It is is not like the paddles last any longer than other snowblower out there. Briggs and Stratton are screwing over their customers.
B&S has been taking shortcuts and cheating out customers for years, but it’s tough because they sometimes do make great working machines
@@dadstuff5923 it is kinda sad. Because I buy brand new toro paddles off the shelf for $35 - $40 . But B&S is $160 - $300. The $160 was paddles alone. You cannot even buy the paddles at any store that sell the machines. You cannot even buy them at Lowe's, and they sell the machines. They say you have to call the manufacturer and get it through them. I think I might have to sell my B&S once the paddles are done. Hopefully B&S gets their s@#t together before then. Because I have to be honest and tell people the truth when asked about B&S
@@blackstarafro2 try a Simplicity dealership their single stage snow blower is like yours B&S so possibly you can get what you need for less money.
@@blackstarafro2 I just googled B&S single stage snow blowers- Amazon is showing them - the whole kit with cutting bar for $88 bucks plus the Craftsman is listed as the same among a few other brand. I bet there are many places even Lowe’s is showing them at some stores. Just let your fingers do the work.
@@MySledgeHammer the American lowes store and Canadian lowes store might me completely different. Which lowes were you looking at, the Canadian or American. ?
Machine has MANY weak auger parts that continuously break
I am just waiting for them to make their own gas lawn mower, that electric one doesn’t count
gas lawnmowers are on their way out. California made them illegal and New York just drafted the same legislation to ban them. Since Democrats are winning elections all over the country now, you can expect more states to ban them until they go out of business and everyone will have to go electric.
They’re going to learn a very hard lesson with that idiotic law. Batteries are made of rare non renewable materials, once all of that is mined out, it’s gone. Those rechargeable batteries will be lucky if they last ten years, over time they lose their charge and begin to leak hazardous acid. So many people think all electric is the future, but I know that it will all come crashing down in the future
Nice demonstration on a whopping 2" of snow on a perfectly smooth driveway. 10:02 "plus excessive tension is bad for the belt", oh thats right, you are supposed to kiss and caress the belt. Its garbage.
Thanks for the video, but it would have helped more if you gave more of instructions on how to put it together rather than making a the main video of you snow blowing your drive way. Thanks
Sorry this didn’t help you, in that regard.
Normally I get the opposite comment (show me how well it performs in X, Y, Z application)
I believe Briggs & Stratton need to make assembly videos for their own products, because that sure would’ve helped me too!