How to position drift cutters on a snowblower

Positioning the drift cutters for use on your snowblower:

1. Remove the screws and wing nuts from the drift cutters.

2. Position the drift cutters so they extend up and out from the auger housing.

3. Attach the drift cutters with the screws and wing nuts. Tighten the wing nuts securely.

How and when to store drift cutters along the sides of the auger housing

You can position the drift cutters in their storage position along the sides of the auger housing when:

• You’re clearing snow that doesn’t have drifts.

• You’re storing the snowblower.

• You need to perform maintenance on the snowblower that involves tilting the snowblower onto the front of the blower housing.

Properly stowing the drift cutters along the sides of the auger housing prevents bending or damaging the drift cutters.

To store the drift cutters along the sides of the auger housing, remove the screws and wing nuts and position the drift cutters along the sides of the auger housing. Reinstall the screws and wing nuts to hold the drift cutters in place against the auger housing.

Frequently asked questions about drift cutters

Do drift cutters really work?

Yes. Drift cutter efficiently knock down snow packed in drifts above the level of the auger housing so the snow enters the housing and gets ejected by the augers and impellers. You don’t need to knock down snow drifts manually with a shovel when you have drift cutters installed on your snowblower. Drift cutters help the snowblower remove heavy snow in one easy pass.

How do I add drift cutters if my snowblower doesn’t have them?

If your snowblower didn’t come with drift cutters, you may be able to add them using a drift cutter kit. Check the owner’s manual for your snowblower and order the drift cutters designed to fit your model. Install the drift cutters as shown in the above video.

Do I really need drift cutters on my snowblower?

You don’t need drift cutters on your snowblower if you live in an area where snow rarely piles up higher than 3 feet. You may need to knock down snow drifts manually at the end of the driveway or sidewalk where snowplows pile up drifts along the street. If you don’t mind a little extra labor once in a while, you can do without drift cutters in areas that don’t get much heavy snowfall.

If you’re in an area that gets heavy snowfall at times, it’s good to have drift cutters installed on your snowblower. It’s better to have the drift cutters ready to use than to need them and not have them installed.