Little rods in snow blower chute

[Joe Ferguson]

Does somebody knows what is the pourpose of the little rods in some
snow blower chute.
Thanks in advance
Joe

 

[DoubleO7]

Does somebody knows what is the pourpose of the little rods in some
snow blower chute.
Thanks in advance
JoeView attachment 68298

Our Cub Cadets did not have them.
But I am thinking they are to break up icey. wet clumpy chunky snow.
Maybe to slow down rocks from your gravel driveway flying to the middle of your yard?

 

[Jim.ME]

Does somebody knows what is the pourpose of the little rods in some
snow blower chute.
Thanks in advance
JoeView attachment 68298

"Hand Guard" according to the parts book.

 

[marloweg]

yep hand guard people just love putting a hand down there thing is they might only do it once

 

[Joe Ferguson]

yep hand guard people just love putting a hand down there thing is they might only do it once

Thank you for your reply !

Joe