Rosco234 0 #1 Posted January 6, 2014 Hello everyone. I have a quick question that I'm hoping to get opinions on. I was snowblowing over the weekend with my 314H and two stage thrower attachment. I was attempting to cut a path to my propane tank in the back yard. I had a few instances where the tractor lost traction and the wheels spun a bit. The tire chains I am using are a bit loose. When the tires spun, the tire chain ended up taking out the plastic blades on the hydro fan. My question is, do you think I will be ok operating the tractor in the winter time without the fan? Do I run the risk of overheating the hydro without it? I intend to replace it once the weather gets a bit more comforable. It seems like it should be a simple job to replace. I only use this tractor as a snow machine so its not used in hot weather at all. Thanks, Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 263 #2 Posted January 6, 2014 I dont have a fan on my sundstand and it hardly gets warm in the winter. It should be ok. However it WILL overheat in the spring / summer if you forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #3 Posted January 7, 2014 if it were me id fix it,its not that hard and its got to be done sooner or later,might as well be sooner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted January 7, 2014 I'd fix it. A new fan is $18 odd at your Toro dealer and mounts with one easily accessable bolt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #5 Posted January 7, 2014 My vote is to fix the fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,379 #6 Posted January 7, 2014 5 min. job. fix it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosco234 0 #7 Posted January 7, 2014 thanks for everyone's input. I just ordered the fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
