Someone said that the exhaust faces down and will burn your lawn. Also said it vibrates/walks, and (maybe said?) it's loud. Do you find these things true also?
1367426
Hi: The exhaust on the Briggs & Stratton engine has a cover that directs the exhaust. You can simply remove the screws and turn the plate to send the exhaust forward, backward or down. It is very simple to change the direction. You can also take it off and the exhaust will come strait out horizontally. It is a very easy to change the direction of the exhaust.
1367427
I've never had a problem with the exhaust, and it doesn't "walk". Yes, it's loud because it's powerful and doing a great job. We've never had a jam, it works great!
1367428
Mine walked a bit, but putting a log behind the wheels as a chock was an easy solution. Haven't noticed any problem with the exhaust. I will agree that it's noisy, but no more than I would expect from a machine of this kind.
1367429
Not at all. Exhaust is horizontal. No waking in my experience. This unit is relatively quiet - suggest hearing protection as one would do for other machineary. A very reliable and easy to use chipper/shredder.
502779
I haven't had that happen to me. The exhaust blows through a filter on the top so it doesn't aim at the floor.
548244
It is very loud, and the bugs laugh at it as they head straight for the windshield. I do not recomend. I am taking mine off.
933224
It is as loud as any lawnmower would be. If you want quiet get a Honda. I usually set mine up behind my garage so when I'm in the house with the door closed I don't really notice it. But, I couldn't tell you what my neighbors think.
885609
K. I got this for a second house. I haven't been there since installed, but my nephew is saying that it is loud. Reach out 2/1, and I will give you an update.
1087774
Its loud... I kept getting pulled over so I had a resonator put in front of it and haven't got pulled over since but its still loud almost like a Subaru sound... And as far as the figment its universal you could put it on a scooter if you wanted to
1895302
Wish I could help. We use this in an industrial environment with noise levels that can put an AC/DC concert to shame. An exhaust fan that you can hear from next door may be caused by a bad bearing and the vibration is what you're hearing; in which case you might have to wait it out until it totally fails or you could ask them to lubricate it to see if it makes a difference.
295135
Its not really that loud, I don't need earplugs or anything (and I always use earplugs when using a grinder or my air compressor). Its maybe double the loudness of a large gas grill, not really something that would likely wake up the neighbors. Honestly its lots of fun but if you're unsure harbor freight has a super cheap one (fifteen bucks) that is much smaller so you can try it out. I have both and they're about the same loudness.
870748
I don't know of any other that can be heard from outside on our back patio while tending the BBQ grill with the kitchen exhaust fan going over the stove next to the timer on the side of the fridge with its magnetic mount - so that's 30 feet away around the corner over the loudest kitchen range fan noise level with patio conversation, breeze through the trees, birds chirping, BBQ grille sizzling, overhead flight path from PDX and I still get the jolt from the loud beeping to alert me that the time intervsl has elapsed. Something tells me that the manufacturer didn't think of this test condition for their unit... I don't know of any other that can be heard from outside on our back patio while tending the BBQ grill with the kitchen exhaust fan going over the stove next to the timer on the side of the fridge with its magnetic mount - so that's 30 feet away around the corner over the loudest kitchen range fan noise level with patio conversation, breeze through the trees, birds chirping, BBQ grille sizzling, overhead flight path from PDX and I still get the jolt from the loud beeping to alert me that the time intervsl has elapsed. Something tells me that the manufacturer didn't think of this test... » Read More I don't know of any other that can be heard from outside on our back patio while tending the BBQ grill with the kitchen exhaust fan going over the stove next to the timer on the side of the fridge with its magnetic mount - so that's 30 feet away around the corner over the loudest kitchen range fan noise level with patio conversation, breeze through the trees, birds chirping, BBQ grille sizzling, overhead flight path from PDX and I still get the jolt from the loud beeping to alert me that the time intervsl has elapsed. Something tells me that the manufacturer didn't think of this test condition for their unit... « Show Less
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I live in a more rural setting. Not sure how much leeway you have with your back yard situation, but it is loud enough to be heard and identified by neighbors. Not sure which, among the others you mention, is more quiet.
2004040
It can be loud at times. Not all the time, but it happens at random. Sounds like a large caliber rifle. Not a 12 gauge. So it may scare a neighbor if they are outside.
1568143
Very "quiet" for it's size. NOT as noisy or loud as a Briggs & Stratton push or riding lawn mower. It is governed at a constant speed (noise level & pitch). I cannot hear mine (8,000 watts) in the house. I can hear it if I stand in the enclosed porch (which it is just outside of). Standing right in front of the exhaust you can carry-on a "normal" coversation. I would compare the noise level to that of my step-father's honda riding mower (very quiet mower). We are extreamly happy with this unit. No complaint what-so-ever. Installation is a snap, very basic and easy (using the transfer switch reccomended). Very "quiet" for it's size. NOT as noisy or loud as a Briggs & Stratton push or riding lawn mower. It is governed at a constant speed (noise level & pitch). I cannot hear mine (8,000 watts) in the house. I can hear it if I stand in the enclosed porch (which it is just outside of). Standing right in front of the exhaust you can carry-on a "normal" coversation. I would compare the noise level to that of my step-father's honda riding mower (very quiet mower). We are extreamly happy with this unit. No complaint what-so-ever. Installation is a snap, very basic and easy (using... » Read More Very "quiet" for it's size. NOT as noisy or loud as a Briggs & Stratton push or riding lawn mower. It is governed at a constant speed (noise level & pitch). I cannot hear mine (8,000 watts) in the house. I can hear it if I stand in the enclosed porch (which it is just outside of). Standing right in front of the exhaust you can carry-on a "normal" coversation. I would compare the noise level to that of my step-father's honda riding mower (very quiet mower). We are extreamly happy with this unit. No complaint what-so-ever. Installation is a snap, very basic and easy (using the transfer switch reccomended). « Show Less
1277743
Yes, and you'll want to try to locate it away from a window that is open much. You can definitely smell the exhaust. I love our unit, but my husband vented it right under my kitchen window (which is open most of the spring, summer, and fall), and I can smell when it starts up.
2244757
I've gotten pulled over numerous times for noise violations because of my exhaust although I don't recall the police ever mentioning anything about the lights. You may look to the actual county for their specific laws.
1357614
To be honest with you. This is a great item. It is not ridiculously loud. It is more less a deep sounding growl. I actually love it. It is not an annoying over bearing sound. I recommend it if you are not looking for the ridiculous loud sounding muffler. If you purchase it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
218469
They are not very quiet. It's a four stroke so not as annoying as a two stroke but the muffler is not much of a muffler. You need hearing protection if you are standing right next to it.
1797043
No. Its not very loud at all. The problem is the gauge is not accurate, and it seems they've known about the issue but haven't fixed it yet. It will also blow fuses if you're not careful.