the snowthrower starts well runs wll removes snow well.the probalem is when the snow builds up on the wheel on the side where the belt guard is the wheel locks!!! makes it allmost imposiable too use

Much better than the less friendly 2 cycle oil/gas mix thrower.
Runs more quiet and no fuel mix hassle.
As with all snow throwers cut a manageable swath even
if it takes a tiny bit more energy on the operator's part.

I bought this snow thrower about a month ago. The first day I got it, I opened the box and put it together in a snap. Actually, there wasnt much to it, just pull the handle up and lock it into place, put oil and gas in it and start it up. I think I had about 4" of snow on the ground that day. I started it up and went at it. Immediately I was surprised at how much snow it left behind! It was actually going right OVER about an inch of snow, almost like the blade was not touching the ground, but in fact it was. Not only that but when doing a row of snow when you turn around and stat to head back down the row again, it "spits" snow on the freshly cleaned area blowing it back on the area you just did. It does not handle wet snow at all! Trust me, not even slightly wet snow. And it is not light either, when pushing this thing through some heavy snow, it gets to be a real task after a while. This is a snow thrower for someone looking to use it on 3" or less of non wet snow. On the plus side, it runs good and starts right up on the second pull. Just like a new snow thrower should.... I guess....

I would spend a little more money and get a more heavy duty unit. You will thank me later !!