I have the NOMA SPIRIT with an 8hp tecumseh dual stage snow king. I got it used and havent used it yet. However it too will only run wide open, and if you try to idle it down it dies. Also it pop's alot, like little backfires. not a smooth running motor thats for sure. The guy I got it from says he paid $2000 for it a couple of years ago and only used it once. I think he is full of crap. for one it looks very used and two, dont most $2000 snow throwers have a headlight? The handle has a sticker that says Briggs and stratten, but the motor says Tecumseh..WTF?? I just hope the P.O.S. works this winter when I need it too. I cant find an owners manual for it and I cant find this machine on the internet, like is it rare?? very frustrating. there is a loose wire that looks like it had a fuse and went to something. and there is a perfect hole on the handelbar column, maybe it had a headlamp?.. Who know's It does look cool and agressive..it has a 21" by 25" bucket, and its all metal. I like that. My nieghbors new craftsman has a ton of plastic. the chute and sprocket that turns the chute. Im glad mine is metal. but like I said we will see this winter if I got HOSED!
