Toro Encourages Homeowners to Protect their Snow Blower's Built-In Shield
PR Newswire•08/10/2026•10:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Toro promotes pre-season snow blower maintenance ahead of National Snow Blower Maintenance Week
- ➤Two-stage models need 1/8-inch scraper-blade clearance on concrete or asphalt
- ➤Gravel driveways require elevated skid-shoe settings to prevent loose-rock damage
- ➤Single-stage owners should replace rubber paddles at the wear indicator hole
- ➤Toro identifies itself as America’s #1 snow blower brand based on June 2025 market share
Expert Statements
Wes Bollingmo, Channel and product support manager at Toro
“Wear items like skid shoes, scraper bars, and rubber paddles are engineered to absorb friction and protect the core structure of your snow blower.”
Wes Bollingmo, Channel and product support manager at Toro
“Inspecting and replacing these key components before the season begins ensures optimal clearing performance and protects driveways and sidewalks from accidental damage.”
Wes Bollingmo, Channel and product support manager at Toro
“We’re calling on all snow blower owners to join us in celebrating National Snow Blower Maintenance Week this year”
Wes Bollingmo, Channel and product support manager at Toro
“Many of these tasks can easily be done at home.”
Wes Bollingmo, Channel and product support manager at Toro
“If you’d prefer to have a trained technician handle your yearly tune-up, an authorized Toro service dealer is a great resource.”
Toro Encourages Homeowners to Protect their Snow Blower's Built-In Shield PR Newswire
Kick off National Snow Blower Maintenance Week with essential pre-season care for both single- and two-stage models
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