I was looking at the new snowblowers yesterday and I noticed most if not all are now powered by so-called 'Powermore Engines'. I purchased a 10.5 HP model last year with the Briggs and Stratton OHV engine. Previously I owned a 10.5 HP Tecumseh powered machine with the old L-head engine.
From what I have read on the Internet, these 'Powermore Engines' are built in China and not very reliable.
However, I have also noticed that they also come with throttle control which my present unit does not have. When I questioned Briggs and Stratton and retailers about this, in addition to previous replies to a thread I posted last year, they informed me that these engines run best at a preset optimized speed and have governors that will automatically increase the RPM if a load is encountered (i.e. heavy wet snow).
What are the general thoughts out there about this 'Powermore' brand and the need for a throttle?
From what I have read on the Internet, these 'Powermore Engines' are built in China and not very reliable.
However, I have also noticed that they also come with throttle control which my present unit does not have. When I questioned Briggs and Stratton and retailers about this, in addition to previous replies to a thread I posted last year, they informed me that these engines run best at a preset optimized speed and have governors that will automatically increase the RPM if a load is encountered (i.e. heavy wet snow).
What are the general thoughts out there about this 'Powermore' brand and the need for a throttle?