been saying it for years...............

[Striper80]

I have an 8hp craftsman that I bought in 2002 and it starts everytime in the first pull, except yesterday. Of course the thing had no gas in it though. Once I filled the tank, she fired right up.

[SkunkBoat]

try that with an 18v battery...

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey Destroyer, I live in the city of long beach but we are far from a city. this is suburbia at it's finest. although our houses are pretty close together and we don't have a lot of property, we are the suburbs nonetheless. you guys have given me a lot to think about. I guess we go gas. it's too late for this season and I've been fined pretty heavily at work so i'm losing quite a bit of money. winter is traditionally quiet as far as overtime is concerned. i'm buying a blower this summer and then I cant wait for the snow.
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wellcraftv20step]

Charlie, I actually ordered mine on a July 4th weekend,, got a great price !!

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

hey Destroyer, I live in the city of long beach but we are far from a city. this is suburbia at it's finest. although our houses are pretty close together and we don't have a lot of property, we are the suburbs nonetheless. you guys have given me a lot to think about. I guess we go gas. it's too late for this season and I've been fined pretty heavily at work so i'm losing quite a bit of money. winter is traditionally quiet as far as overtime is concerned. i'm buying a blower this summer and then I cant wait for the snow.
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Somehow I figured that since you polished rails that you lived in the city. Oh well, then I go by my second recommendation. Just like Skunkboat said... 4 cycle, 2 stage. Things to look for. Variable speed (My Snapper has 5 forward, 1 reverse. Skunks has more). In all cases it's well worth it. Make sure you get tire chains. They really do make a huge difference. Electric start is a MUST!! You really can't go wrong with Snapper, Troy-Built, and Ariens units. I know there are other equally good units out there, but to me, IMHO, those are the top 3. Look for one that has as wide and as straight a chute as possible. Heavy snow tends to clog narrower chutes. Invest in a few cans of spray silicone (not WD-40). At the start of each season liberally spray your auger, paddle wheel and chute. That way when the snow comes it will have less chance of sticking and clogging. If it doesn't come with it, invest in a snow removal stick. The plastic kind that mounts onto your snow blower like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snow-Blower...QAAOSwPzhaQ5nU That way if your chute does clog you have the tool for unclogging it right at hand. NEVER, EVER, STICK YOUR HAND INTO THE CHUTE TO CLEAR IT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING!!! These machines are powerful and have zero conscience. They will remove your fingers without a second thought.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

try that with an 18v battery...

Wow Skunk, what a difference 60 miles can make. You guys got hammered. We got 4" total. If that storm had come inland another 20 miles or so we would have gotten the same as you.

[spareparts]

what is that thing?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by spareparts

what is that thing?

Shhhh....nothing to be afraid of... go back to sleep.