Old Parker Huricane walkbehind blower mod (maybe accessory)

[Mr. Force™, Billy Goat Industries]

Not sure is that's a custom modification but I don't think so. I vaguely remember that being an accessory (vs. standard) but wouldn't bet the farm on it. I'd say it's from the early to mid 80's. We had something just like it called the "gust adjust kit." Congrats on finding a money maker that's already paid for itself!

[C Jovingo Landscaping]

Originally Posted by Mr. Force™, Billy Goat Industries

Not sure is that's a custom modification but I don't think so. I vaguely remember that being an accessory (vs. standard) but wouldn't bet the farm on it. I'd say it's from the early to mid 80's. We had something just like it called the "gust adjust kit." Congrats on finding a money maker that's already paid for itself!

Thanks Mr. Force! "Gust Adjust"...I like that! I love the "Gust Adjust" on this blower, should be standard on all blowers. I use it every time I fire it up. Right now, mainly when passing mulch beds in middle of yard to keep from blasting all the mulch on lawn. I think the best use is to blow some leaves off the top when they get abt 2' deep.

My manual says at bottom "Revised 10-15-85." So I'm thinkin it is '85ish & manual was probably revised from previous model I guess or this model is older than '85 & manual was revised for parts list reasons. So 27+ years old & still makin money. We prefered this over the newer Giant Vacs when I used it from '93-'99.
Posted via Mobile Device

[kawasaki guy]

Originally Posted by C Jovingo Landscaping

Yes it has made many dollars, even paid me back my $300 I spent on it. The motor still has good compression. You can feel it when pulling the rope to start it. I have to be careful around Smart Cars though!

LOL. So true.

[kawasaki guy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Force™, Billy Goat Industries

We had something just like it called the "gust adjust kit."

do you still have something like that?

[C Jovingo Landscaping]

I like the name "Gust Adjust" so much, that I am renaming throtle lever "Thrust Adjust!"
Posted via Mobile Device

[Mr. Force™, Billy Goat Industries]

Originally Posted by kawasaki guy

do you still have something like that?

Sure. It's now called the Aim-n-Shoot. It's patented and standard on all of our Force blowers.

No one makes the identical verion of that any more as its Achilies heel is if the bottom flap catches on something substantial (root, curb, trailer, etc) while being pushed forward it will torque the mechanism and throw the pivoting movement out of whack making difficult or impossible to adjust further. It works well but its durablity can be trouble.

[C Jovingo Landscaping]

Originally Posted by Mr. Force™, Billy Goat Industries

Sure. It's now called the Aim-n-Shoot. It's patented and standard on all of our Force blowers.

No one makes the identical verion of that any more as its Achilies heel is if the bottom flap catches on something substantial (root, curb, trailer, etc) while being pushed forward it will torque the mechanism and throw the pivoting movement out of whack making difficult or impossible to adjust further. It works well but its durablity can be trouble.

I don't catch on anything cuz I use the rear wheels only most of the time. I may use front roller occasionaly on concrete or asphault. IMO the bottom flap is the key piece. Without the bottom flap airflow would not be directed upward. I talked to a family friend this past weekend that worked for my uncle in the '80s & remembers using this blower with the "Gust Adjust". The mechanism is not bent or out of whack & it is as old or almost as old as the blower & still works fine. I know what your saying though, if it was caught on something but this seems to have held up for 27 yrs.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Mr. Force™, Billy Goat Industries]

For a conscientious landscaper, especially one that buys and operates his own equipment this is normally not a problem. They are careful and understand a lapse in attention to detail creates costs because it can come directly out of their pocket. Has that unit ever been used by a multi-person crew?

It's with crews that durability can be heartily challenged because of personnel turn over, learning curves, and many times they are not near as conscientious. They're more interested in getting the job completed, moving on, and getting the paycheck at the end of the week. Some Landscaper crews go so far as to pride themselves in being able to break an anvil in a sand box. It's to that standard we try to build equipment, idiot resistant (no such thing as idiot proof).

Again great find! Power to you and I hope you continue to reap the rewards from your efforts.

[C Jovingo Landscaping]

Originally Posted by Mr. Force™, Billy Goat Industries

For a conscientious landscaper, especially one that buys and operates his own equipment this is normally not a problem. They are careful and understand a lapse in attention to detail creates costs because it can come directly out of their pocket. Has that unit ever been used by a multi-person crew?

It's with crews that durability can be heartily challenged because of personnel turn over, learning curves, and many times they are not near as conscientious. They're more interested in getting the job completed, moving on, and getting the paycheck at the end of the week. Some Landscaper crews go so far as to pride themselves in being able to break an anvil in a sand box. It's to that standard we try to build equipment, idiot resistant (no such thing as idiot proof).

Again great find! Power to you and I hope you continue to reap the rewards from your efforts.

You bring up a good point. My uncles LCO was small. He was always on the job & employees were his son, plus 1 other employee. No chance for employee abuse! He retired last year at 80yrs old after about 50yrs in Lawn Care!
Posted via Mobile Device