How to Blow Snow From a Driveway

A snow blower is an indispensable tool in a snowy climate.

Anyone who lives or has lived in a snowy climate can appreciate the convenience of a snow blower. Many hours of back-breaking shoveling can be eliminated with the use of this indispensable tool. It can be the difference between being home-bound or being able to travel on a snowy day. Using a snow blower effectively requires following a procedure that will clear the most amount of snow in the least amount of time.

Things You'll Need

• Owner's manual

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Instructions

1. Adjust the snow blower chute so that the opening is almost at a 90 degree angle to the snow blower. For the first pass it doesn't matter to which side the chute is pointing.

2. Walk the snow blower down the center of the driveway with the auger engaged so it blows the snow out the chute to the side. Consult your snow blower's owner's manual for the proper operation of your particular model.

3. Make another pass to either the left or right of the center pass. Adjust the chute so it is pointing to the side of the driveway closest to you. If the second pass is to the right of the center pass, the chute should point to the right; if the second pass is to the left of the center pass, the chute should point to the left.

4. Make your third pass on the opposite side of the center pass as you made on the previous pass. Adjust the chute so it blows the snow to that side. Continue making passes with the snow blower on alternating sides of the center pass until the entire drive is cleared.