Hey Mike…. I have 2 Tecumseh 80’s 8hp snow kings. They’ll start first pull when it’s warm, but when it’s cold no way. In my experience these Ariens AX engines turn over and spin really easy. Probably the easiest starting engine I’ve ever had, including my Honda’s.

By the way…. IMHO Tecumseh engines were excellent power plants for snow blowers.

Hey Joe…. No impeller kit on mine. In my experience unless you get nothing but slushy wet snow, the SHO’s don’t need one. I’ve literally never been able to clog mine, no matter what I’ve feed it.

Hey Rebel. I’m not sure how the amber color would work out, as I’ve never used a blower with that color lighting. I do know Ariens & Simplicity both used amber lights at one time, and I know Ariens went towards white LED. The guy that used to live accessed the street has an older Ariens with a factory amber light in his dash and it puts out less light than mine. If you did go LED, you’d need to add rectifier/ capacitors to get them to work properly. I added a LED to my 80’s Simplicity. Here’s the video on how I did it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWK9eqqkgdWre7Msi=hnJsx-mbKmS82tsc

Hey Deadbroke…. Thanks for the advice. I try and throw links in the description, but I never knew I could get anything for it. It just makes it easier than sending the link for products used to a bunch of different people I started making videos because I found them so useful when I was shopping for my 2019 SHO. You’re going to enjoy your new machine. It loves a full bucket, and runs better in deeper snow. I never thought I would hit anywhere near 1000 subscribers, but I’m knocking on the door. I shoot all my videos on my phone, and it would be nice to have a decent camera…. That’s kind of my $$ goal. Thanks for the + comment, and for being a subscriber. Happy holidays.

Hey Joseph….my parents lived in Brookfield for 20 years, and my Dad blew plenty of snow out of his driveway with his 8hp Simplicity. Is your son still running your old machine?

Hey Timberray…Simplicity’s are great machines. My father had two of them, and I still own one of those. They have a frame & handlebars that are built like a tank. I believe the 1524E has a 14.5 HP Briggs, so it has plenty of power. They’ve been making that model for a long time, so all the bugs should be worked out of it. Do you get a lot of snow where you blow snow? Here’s a video of my dad’s 80’s Simplicity SnowAway with its 8hp Tecumseh Snow King. Enjoy, & happy holidays. By the way, if you like videos like these, and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYq4k6RjbaxnZ8Usi=hU7U25GUJoqxBY_r

@@blowingsnow4fun I live in Canada so yeah, we get a bit of snow too haha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzHi4mnZ51oicU

Hey Timberray….. Thanks for sharing the video as it’s always enjoyable to watch a nice machine work. I see your clearing snow from turf, so are you giving your pups a place to do there thing? Ariens used those yellow lights for a while, I see you have one too. I read somewhere they used amber to keep the glare down, and make it clear to drivers that a snow blower not a car was in the road. All I know is any light beats no light when you’re working at night.

@@blowingsnow4fun I just like to clear a wide area around the house so when the snow starts melting in the spring it doesn't run off into my basement windows.

@ ….ahhhh that explains it. Makes sense to me

Hey Roncaron…(hope I got that right) If I remember correctly, your kinda on the east end of Ontario. My wife & I fish in Western Ontario on LacSeul. Every summer. You would be surprised how many people are afraid of the medium to Large size Ariens snowblowers. When I recommend them for someone who lives in a location with a lot of snow, I hear “those machines are too big for me to handle.” They’ve never operated the king of snow machines with AutoTurn. There used to older fixed axel machines that were like wrestling a bear on dry concrete. Here you are at 75 years young in a location that averages over 100” of snow(I had to look that up) knocking out 3 driveways per storm with one of the biggest non pro models Ariens makes. Your husband would be proud of the way you are carrying on! Feel free to reach out, and let us know how it’s going in Kspuskasing with snow removal. How close are you to the river? Do you get any lake effect type snow there like we do here in WI near Lake Michigan? Thanks for the positive comment, and if you’re not already subscribed, please consider subscribing to the channel. Happy holidays!

@@blowingsnow4fun I explained myself a bit wrong < I actually do driverways for woman who are widowed, I am man , I actually love my machine only wish I had tracks. when the snowplow comes through it goes really well through the snowbank. I am pretty strong so I can handle pretty easily. Kapuskasing is north of Timmins in the Cochrane district actually middle of Ontario. The river is about a mile from home and doesn t influence the weather much. I already am subscribed to your channel. Merry Christmas

I’m glad you straightened me out, and it’s very nice of you to help out your neighbors. I’ve only had a chance to try a tracked machine a couple of times, but you’re right. Their traction is amazing. Thanks for being a subscriber, and Merry Christmas

Some guys use a little Seagram in their oil before an oil change to get a little extra crud out of the engine. I’ve done that with used machines I end up with as usually they’ve gone way past the acceptable interval for a change. Generally speaking, I’m of the opinion if you keep up with normal oil change intervals, it’s not really necessary. I’m not sure how good thst is for today’s newer cheaper engines? That’s a great practice to throughly warm an engine up before changing the oil as it carries more contaminants. I knew a small engine mechanic that would put kerosene into the spark plug hole on a seized engine to try & resurrect it.It occasionally worked if you would let it sit for several days, and you’d get a little more time out if the engine before it would lock up again.

I think we both grew up in the days before vinyl type gloves was a thing. I hate the way they feel on my hand once they get a little lubricant on them. Blood (like field dressing a deer) is even worse. I don’t know how surgeons do it. I have some textured disposable gloves I use now, and there a little better. I wear them simply so my hands don’t smell like drain oil for 2 days. GoJo is my soap of choice for oily hands.

Agreed. I have an old Simplicity lawn tractor that has a tool free spout to drain oil. It’s ok. Agreed on the Tecumseh comment. In my 2 8 ho blowers, I roll the R tire up on a 4x4, or 6x6 block of wood an d that seems to create enough pitch to keep oil from getting all over. I have a flex funnel, but I never seem to use it. a.co/d/bLWBrNJ

Hi…. That’s a good question. I clean the area in front of my mailbox so our mail lady can reach our mailbox in the winter. It’s not an issue now, but if we get a few big storms, it really makes their job much more difficult. (Some people do this, some don’t) The area I clear on the opposite side of the drive is so I have a spot to put our garbage and recycling carts on pick up day rather than putting them in our driveway. I think this is the first time you’ve left a comment? What part of the country are you from, & thanks for the + comment.

Hey Scott…. Ain’t that the truth. Having a heart attack, or throwing your back out with a perfectly good snow blower sitting in the garage. Just in time for Christmas too! Thanks for the + comment.

Hey John…. You think there’s still time to ask Santa for a couple of good snowstorms??

Hey Keythers….. I was thrilled when I realized I was going to get to get the SHO out, so I know the feeling. It’s not good for these machine to sit so much! Happy Holidays.

Hey EverybodyLoveMoe….I have like to blow snow sine we got our first SnowBoy (yes, a 2 cycle made by LawnBoy) in the 60’s. Your right though having a crappy machine that’s like wrestling Victor the bear is no treat. I have a friend looking for a tractor with attachments to manage his wood lot up in Northrop WI. How do you like your Kubota, and would you buy it again. He’s been looking at a John Deere as there’s a dealer close to his cabin.

@@blowingsnow4fun Heh, thanks for the reply. I bought a used 2003 bx2200 with 600 hrs with the bucket, lawn mower, blade and snow blower attachments. I have a country place and I love it. They are expensive but it has saved me so much physical work, and my back and I wished I would have bought it years ago. I sold a wood stove and used the tractor to load it. I would have needed 4 people to pick that up by hand. I have about 80 yards of laneway and to be honest the machine (54") is almost too big. I can complete the laneway in two passes. I want to build a cab for it but I'm really not going to be out that long to do the laneway so I might not even bother. I think your friend should definitely look into one with a wood lot. I used the bucket on mine cutting and splitting wood and it made the job so much easier. I load the wood into the bucket and set the height of the bucket the same height that I'm stacking. I do not know if the John Deere is actually better but the Kubota is built tough and I'm sure I will get many years service out of it. I would recommend your friend get the a diesel, they are just so much better. cheers.

Hey flyjarett… I was thinking of getting out my little Toro PowerCurve, but when I saw others in my neighborhood using there big machines, I figured what the hell, I minus well too. Merry Christmas to you and your as well.

Hey Jack…. Good to hear from you. I agree with you completely. The few hundred dollars more for an Ariens is well worth it. These Chinese blowers sold at the big box stores have no parts availability. You can get parts for an Ariens that’s 30 years old.

Hey AMD… I struggled with those stupid rounded knobs that my drift cutter came with. Then a channel subscriber told me drift cutters on the pro models have the design you noticed on my machine e now. You can get them for $3.63 each from Jacks Small Engine Repair www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/part/ariens/07500105 and the part number is 07500105 if you order them from Ariens. They are so much easier to use. I would highly recommend them. Happy holidays.

@@blowingsnow4fun Thanks for the info Bruce. I'm going to place an order for them.

Hey Rebel….. I was shocked & happy when we got the little snow we did get. I figured it’s only 3”, but I better make a video while I can based on snowfall totals of last year. Unfortunately, it’s supposed to be 40 degrees here the two days before Xmas, so I’m guessing we might have any snow left for a white Xmas. Happy holidays Rebel.

Thanks, it’s been a while since we’ve had some snow here! It’s better for these machines to run than sit, so I hope the snow becomes a regular thing! Thanks for the + comment.

Hey floobertuber…. The crazy man award. I put the video up to release at one am. I didn’t think anyone would view/like it till early this morning. I have to take my hat off to you for being a super viewer of the channel. I don’t think I’ve ever been a “first viewer” of a video??? The skid shoes worked very well. The machine moved up that hump easier, which leads me to believe the bucket was dragging more than I thought. There was about an inch to 1.5” of slush at the very bottom of the dip. I didn’t even have to go down there with the shovel to clean it out, but there was no ice chunks left in there. We’ll see how they work when there’s a big wet EKD pile (the jury is still out).they did have an unseen advantage. The ground isn’t quite frozen, and when I cleared the grassy area where I Put my garbage cart at the end of the drive the SHO didn’t bite into that soft turf. The longer shape of those different skid shoes made the bucket not bite into the unfrozen grass. Good to hear from you, and happy holidays.

@@blowingsnow4fun re: "crazy man award," well, you're definitely not wrong. In this case, mainly because I have the most messed up sleep schedule known to mankind, I'm about 10 hours out of sync with the world. Glad the skids are working out so far. The grassy area part I find interesting, because I blow out a fair bit of my yard. I've thought about getting some nice long Armor Skids for my new SHO eventually, but I'll probably wait until the polymer ones it came with are showing significant wear. Take care, and mind your footing out there!

@@blowingsnow4fun what shoes are they?

There a poly skid. The ones in my video are made/sold by Arnold, but you can get them cheaper on Amazon. a.co/d/iJTuflY around $14 .This is the first time I’ve used them, so I can’t recommend them yet. Here’s the video that you can see them. Universal fit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnPLlXxtrNuki5osi=BsBpAJzxAewMdSxD

Hey AMD… Good to hear from Canada, as I love spend time fishing every summer quite a ways West of you near Ear Falls. Glad you find my videos useful. After watching my videos you’ve got to know I’m a fan of the 28 SHO. I don’t hear from too many viewers with 28 rapid tracks though. It’s good to hear your Ariens is preforming well. I looked and saw you get about 80” in an aver winter by you. What’s the temperature range like for you being close to the ocean? Well I have to go clean up some snow that we got last night. 3-4” of powder. Not sure if I’ll use the little boy( Toro PowerChrve) or the big boy (SHO) until I see what my EOD pile looks like as I did hear the plow come through last night. Thanks for the + comment, and for being a subscriber!

Hey Mckill32….That’s a good question. Pretty much the only markers for driveways/sidewalks are placed by schools, parks departments, or industrial snow removal companies. I have used driveway markers, and I have found them to be more trouble than their worth. Once the ground freezes, they can get run over by delivery vehicles etc. and broken off in the frozen ground. If you back over, or get too close to them, they can cause damage to your vehicle (or someone else’s). It’s easier for me to line up a feature on the exterior of my house, to figure out where the edges of the driveway are. Once snow is on the ground and you’ve plowed or shoveled, you just follow the already created edge. If the snows too deep to see the edge of the driveway, you just feel for the frozen edge with the shovel or snowblower. I’m not sure how you landed on my channel, but if you haven’t already, please consider subscribing.

@ Thanks for the response! I was just curious. Here in New Hampshire everyone uses them but yes sometimes they are broken by delivery vehicles. We usually drill an 8” hole with a mason bit in the frozen ground to replace, it doesn’t happen often though. Maybe once a year tops. I am a subscriber and love the videos of the SHO! I have the deluxe 28” SHO and love the power, I call it Snowbi-Wan Kenobi! HA! Keep up the great work!

Snowbi-Wan Kenobi!. That’s very creative & funny! Feel free to reach out if you run into any snowblower snags, or just to say hi. Thanks for bring a subscriber.

Hey Paul… My first experience with a TB Storm was when I moved here, and a guy down the block had one. There was a ton of snow around his mailbox, and it was throwing it like it was nothing. Looking at the machine, I think that long sloped plastic chute has a lot to do with it. The guy that owns the TB in this video also bought an identical machine at his cabin up North, and he bought another to use at his mother in laws house. You don’t buy 3 of the same machine without being satisfied with its performance. The only weak point I can see with these TB machines is over time, the plastic gear wears that controls chute direction. After this happens, in heavy snow, the chute will swing back to the center while blowing without the operator touching the controls the one that I use in this video has that issue. But the snow load wasn’t high enough to trigger this behavior in this video. Here is a clever repair fix it it ever happens to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjHf6d7qtxqotksi=-OLoHTbP55mdX7xh I’ve never needed to do an impeller mod to a machine I’ve owned, but most people that have really speak highly of performance improvements. I think that’s funny that guys are coming to ask about your machine. Don’t do that unless you’re pretty impressed. In 2020, or 21 I believe Dewalt bought TroyBilt. Most of the time when a successful company buys another company, it’s because the want expand their product offerings, and it’s cheaper/faster to buy a company with a good product than it is to develop your own variation from scratch. Dewalt, IMHO, makes a good product, so that they would purchase TB shows they thought highly of the product. I haven’t looked at a new one lately, so I’m not sure how it’s affected tge features or build quality. If you enjoy videos like these, and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel. We’re forecast to get 3-6” here tomorrow night, so maybe I’ll be able to post a new video. Thanks for tge + comment.

@blowingsnow4fun thanks for the tip! Mines almost 13 years old and never an issue with the chute. However I maintain my stuff meticulously and make sure everything is adjusted correctly. I will say you can't express how impressive that Impeller mod is! Will throw the wettest of snow and mine hasn't clogged ever since I first installed it.

Interestingly, some of the manufactures did produce some of the first machines with impeller kit like set ups. My father had a 70’s Simplicity SnowAway that had the impeller set up opposite the current norm, and the paddles were thick rubber that licked the sides. I remember taking it down the middle of the alley, and throwing slush and water 35-40’. Here’s a video of one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGfRqmdvhMyorsksi=-Pb3zYLi4izRxayk Problem was the impeller mod was tough on impeller bearings ( not sure why) I remember about every 3 years or so, we had to replace that bearing. That was the reason my dad eventually retired it, that bearing became hard to get, and $$!

Hey Ginownniy ( not sure if I got that right). We get a lot of of compliments on it especially around Halloween. Thx for the + comment.

Hey Jim Agreed. Wet snow is a different animal. They call it heart attack snow in Wi as death from heart attacks spine because of the exertion. I wouldn’t even try to shovel my drive if it’s full of wet snow. 20 years ago, i wouldn’t have thought twice about getting out there with the shovel, and busting my hump shoveling. Thanks for the + comment!

@blowingsnow4fun Very good video. We just got about six feet or so here in Erie, PA, of the wet snow!

What kind of machine are you running Jim that’s handling all that snow?

@blowingsnow4fun An Ariens Rapid track 28".

Had a chance to use a RapidTrack once in a dealers parking lot. Also had a chance to use a tracked Honda on that same day. Both machines were nice, and had amazing traction. I have to give the nod to the Ariens comparing the two as it was way easier to move in the freewheel mode, and I own a lot of Hondas. 2 Honda vehicles, 2 Honda generators, and a Honda outboard on my boat. You’ve got an excellent big snow machine there that will give you years of trouble free service with routine maintenance.

Hey STLR…. I would have tried the longer armor skids, but the metal will scratch up my deck. I’m kinda limited to something plastic/ nylon, or with a non scratch coating of some kind. Good to hear from you !

@blowingsnow4fun Well that makes sense.....I currently use Ariens Poly Skids but ordered the ARMORskids and am gonna give them a try. I have one good sized lip on the driveway that I hang up on sometimes.

Hey Richard…. You’re very welcome. Hopefully it snows here soon, and I can put up some new ones😊

Hey Lyn…. I have a friend who lives a few blocks away with 3 olderTroy Bilt blowers. When he’s out of town, I usually go over and use his machine to clear his driveway & walk. They’re really good machines for the money (not sure about new ones as I’ve never used one), and move a lot of snow with that long chute. Here’s a video of me using one of his machines to move some really wet snow. Troy Bilt Storm kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2Kve3iJZtmti9k If you like your machine so much, that’s a great reason to keep it running by doing preventative maintenance. Stating the obvious right? If you like videos like these, and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel. You never know when my friend Gary’s Troy Bilt will make a guest appearance.

Hey Clark…. I couldn’t agree more with you about the belly pan fasteners. My old 824 Toro, & Simplicity SnowAway have threaded holes built right into the metal which is far better IMHO. I asked a dealer about the newer Ariens system, and he told me it was in response to people stripping the old style. I’ll try leaving the wheels off next time I drop the pan for something. It’s a PIA, but maybe that will give me more room to get them started….thanks for the tip. If you like videos like these and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.

Hey Richard…. I don’t have anyone to man the camera here, and I shoot all my videos on my phone, so if I put it in selfie mode, I can see if I’m capturing the work on video. Unfortunately, that does flip, or reverse the image. I’m going to redo the auto turn maintainance procedure this spring (my plan), and I have a friend who’s offered me the use of his GoPro with the head strap. Sooo, stay tuned to the channel, and there should be an unflipped version coming, if this one’s hard to use.

@ you have a great channel..

@ Thanks Richard….i appreciate your kind words. I do enjoy making the videos, and interacting with snowblower folk like yourself. If you ever need info about anything snowblower, reach out & I’ll do my best to help.

Hey Floorbertuber…. Good to hear from you. A match made in heaven, I like making the videos, you like watching them. When you write your letter to Santa this year, be sure to ask for some snow.

Hey again Rebel. My mobility was crap until I had my hip replaced last spring. I have a couple of rolling stools that are height adjustable that I bought from Farm Fleet that I use for anything low, but not on the ground. I use brake cleaner if I need to clean a friction disc. Don’t forget, you can lower the level of fuel in your tank, make sure your oil cap is on tight, and tip the machine back so the handgrips are on the floor without creating any issues. That and the service position makes reaching things much easier for old guys like us! If you like videos like these, and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel. Reach out anytime Rebel, as it’s always nice hearing from snowblower folks.

@@blowingsnow4fun BTW, I am subscribed...but to be honest I'm not sure when I did. It may have been yesterday or it may have been last Spring. I know I subscribed to someone yesterday. Guess I'll figure it out if a video shows up by someone I don't recognize, LOL!

Appreciate you being a blowingsnow4fun subscriber!

@@blowingsnow4fun I figured it out. I've been subscribed to you since last Winter. The one I recently subscribed to is called Bruce's Shop. I think he's out of Canada, though I wouldn't swear to it.

Hey Rebel… The 824 was always a solid well built unit. You have a Tecumseh on there? 10M4’s are very reliable machines & well built. You have the one two punch. The 824 for really deep or heavy snow, and tge 4hp for smaller storms. Not sure where you live, but you definitely have low salt exposure. If you drive in the city, or have anyone else (Amazon, UPS Etc) park in your drive, those clumps of snow that fall off their vehicles are loaded with de-icer. Still what I’d call very low exposure. I’m guessing that you have non ethanol fuel available to you, which will make both machines last much longer without carb problems. Thanks for the + comment!

@@blowingsnow4fun Yes, they both have Tecumseh engines on them. Funny thing is, I used to work at Tecumseh (Peerless Gear & Machine Div.) in Salem, Indiana. I have to go to the next county to get non-ethanol fuel, but it's worth it. 92 octane and I don't even have to worry about using fuel stabilizer in the off season.

@ I sure love the 2 8hp Tecumseh snow kings I have. Thanks for building a great product! I can’t get non Ethanol fuel around here. Is still sold in Northern WI where my cabin is, so I bring it back from there. That’s all I use in all my small engines, and it’s well worth the extra $. It runs great, and it eliminates 98% of carb issues, and stops the fuel line rot ethanol causes. IMHO guys that can get it and don’t use it are missing out. Enjoy those snow king engines, and hopefully it snows soon and I can put up more videos.

Hey Chango… I subscribe to JB as well. Love his lawn care tips, as he’s the one who got me using BlackBeauty Ultra. ArmourSkids are an expensive, but excellent choice for skid shoes. They longer model they make may have my problem if I didn’t have the large wood deck I have to clear. I’ve operated machines with them, and like them. Very durable! Thanks for the + comment, and let’s hope for a snowy winter so I can post tge SHO in action this year.

Hey John….good to hear from you. Yeah it’s been cold here in SE Wi. It was at 2 this morning when I woke up. Problem here is we get real cold then warm up. 3 days close to 50 here last week. Supposed to warm up and rain here again this weekend. I never thought of longer wear because of more surface area, great point! I’ve been trying to come up with a solution to this since we moved here about 8 years ago now. I thought it would make entertaining viewing, and I frequently get people commenting about seeing me pushing the blower at the bottom of the drive. I suppose a RapidTrak may have been a solution for going up that bump, but the bucket still would have scraped. The SHO has much bigger tires than my 90’s Simplicity, and I thought that would be the magic bullet. The bigger tires help, but when that area is full of heavy wet EOD snow, I need to give the machine a little push with the hip so I don’t loose momentum glad you enjoyed the video! Let’s hope for a white Xmas

Hey Larry… I believe the LED light will flicker, and will suffer from a shortened service life if you just connect your current wiring. I’m not an electrical engineer, but from my layman’s perspective, you’ll have to add the rectifier, and capacitors to clean up that18v DC current. Sorry you can’t go the easy route, but at least it’s not an expensive project. On a positive note, you have a great snowblower! that Simplicity, which is a 24” 10 hp if I remember correctly, is an excellent machine. My father had an early 70’s Simplicity Snow-Away, and it gave our family many years of excellent service. I love the handlebars on Simplicity’s. There built so solid! Let me know how your light turns out. If you like videos like these and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.

Hey Impala…. I agree Ariens, then Toro are the best machines for the money out there. I seriously considered a Toro in 2019 when I bought the SHO. Good machines, but too much plastic in the dash and chute controls. The Troy B machines throw plenty of snow, and they are definitely better than the cheap Chinese crap off brands most of the big box stores offer. WOW, you got a screaming hot deal on that Deluxe 30”. Looked at one at a hardware store the other day and it was almost $1500.

Hey Showdown … I agree that Ariens is the best machine for the money. Thanks for the + comment, and if you like videos like this and haven’t already please consider subscribing to the channel.

Hey KC Shuffel… You must live right as this is your lucky day. I always snap a photo of my serial number sticker. It comes in really handy if I need to order parts as my phone is always with me.serial # 2000630 model 38080.

@ 38080 that’s what missing! The whole upper left portion to the bottom left corner. Thanks again!

No problem!

Hey Elian.. … Couldn’t agree more. You never want to be that guy whose machine gives out during a big snowstorm from lack of simple regular maintenance. Check my video on keeping your auto turn working as designed kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXSxi6d6hrOoY5osi=Z66VA36HVLo120cT If you like videos like these, and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.

Hey MrGrin….thanks for the positive comment. Where do you call home?

Hey scrambler…. That’s a flaw of mine. I like to take full buckets with this machine. My other two machines have 8hp Tecumseh snow king engines, and I can usually feel/hear the engine struggle, and I take a smaller bite. This Ariens has so much power, that the pitch of the engine or the engine slowing down doesn’t really occur until you get into deep wet snow, or drier snow over bucket height. I know I have a little clean up to do at the end, this machine is just fun to push. Thanks for the positive comment. If you like videos like these, please consider subscribing to the channel. Where do you do your snow blowing, and what kind of machine do you run?

@@blowingsnow4fun I am not worried about how the machine sounds, I am talking about the finished product. A nice clean plow job. I plowed snow working maintenance dept. for a local school district for thirty- five years, and I liked the parking lot to look nice when I finished plowing. Same with the sidewalks. I was raised on a farm in the late fifty's and sixties and my dad taught me to take pride in my work, and it just stuck with me.

@scrambler69-xk3kv …..Sounds like you’ve got a good background in “pride in the job” which is rare these days. Thanks for the + comment.

Hey Stumpy…. I am unaware of any mechanical changes to the 24”SHO, only changes in color/decals etc. On the 2019, they included a plastic caddy that carried 2 extra shear bolts attached to the chute support bracket. It’s very convenient, and I’m not sure why they stopped including it. I have heard you can’t even order it from Ariens, so maybe their supplier stoped making it. Starting wise, you’ll love the AX engine. My previous blowers all had Tecumseh snow king 8 hp engines, which can be a chore to turn over in very cold weather . The Ariens AX turns over very easily with the pull starter. If it doesn’t start on the first or second pull, I forgot to choke it or turn the key on. I’m not sure where your from, but using non ethanol gas will help long term with your easy starting. You’re going to love your new SHO. It has over the top power, and great features that will give you years of reliable service with a little routine maintenance. Glad to hear you enjoy the videos! When I was machine shopping, it was really helpful to watch real people using their machines, and that lead me to make my own videos. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel. Remember, “ Fear no blizzard with an Ariens in your garage.”

Thanks for the response Bruce. I live at the mouth of a canyon in Utah, so between that and lake effect snow, we can get dumped on. I thought I remembered seeing something holding the shear bolts on the machine at the shop. I’ll know soon as I’m waiting for delivery any time today. I’m relieved to hear about the easy starting and that the AX motor has been reliable. I plan to do most of my own maintenance, as I have done with my old machine. KZbin is super helpful for that and I watched your video this morning about maintenance on the auto-turn components. Thanks again and I’ll subscribe.

@ Sounds good….. let us know how the SHO works when you get your first big storm.

Hey Mike…. I live in SE Wisconsin. Really good to hear you enjoy the channel. Where do you do your snow removal

I live in Michigan. Last few winters we've had green Christmas. Had two snow storms and melted be both times in a week and a half/two weeks green grass again.

What does SE stans for? I'm here in the united states.

I usually shevol snow.

Sorry Mike …brain fart. SE Wisconsin a couple of miles from Lake Michigan

Hey ak907…good to hear from you. Sounds like winter is in full swing in Alaska, and you have a great machine there. While I would have a spark plug on hand, I usually pull the trigger on plugs with snowblowers at the 5 year mark, unless I notice a decrease in starting performance. Is ethenol free fuel available up there, and do you exclusively use it?

@@blowingsnow4fun Actually all of our Fuel in alaska is Ethenol free up here so thats a plus

Thanks Rob….. Glad you enjoyed, and welcome to the Chanel

Hey Tim… Good to hear from you, and thanks for the welcome back. I’m ready to go with a new left hip that has done away with my limp. Glad to hear you’ve got your DHO ready to go. Now all we need is some of that white stuff to let them have a little fun!