YardMan 31AS2B5-801 Single-Stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start

by MTD

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Say goodbye to frustrating, sweat-inducing pull starts--this compact, highly-maneuverable, single-stage blower is a cinch to get going. A simple push of a button activates the reliable electric starter. Equipped with a robust 5 horsepower engine, this snow thrower clears sidewalks, driveways, patios and porches in a fraction of the time required to shovel by hand. A four-cycle engine means no messy mixing of oil and gas. The manual drive system lets you regulate how fast the engine runs, while a self-pulling, rubber-edged auger lends positive traction to help propel the machine forward and leave a clean path behind. Clear snow as high as 11 inches, to a width of 21 inches.

This YardMan snow thrower also comes loaded with thoughtful features. An auger/clutch control system keeps the engine running after the bail is released, eliminating the need to restart. A large handle makes it easy to pull the engine cord--even when wearing big, bulky mittens. The replaceable scraper blade is reversible to double its life. A folding handle minimizes vibration, plus saves garage space once warm weather comes. Best of all, the unit arrives fully-assembled with the oil needed for operation--so you can start clearing snow the minute it's unpacked. This outdoor tool weighs 80 pounds and is covered by a two-year, limited warranty. --Mary Park

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 80 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002IKVKE
• Item model number: 31AS2B5-801
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #575,873 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars starts very easy, January 8, 2005

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Joe Schmitz (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: YardMan 31AS2B5-801 Single-Stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used my new yardman 3 times and I am on my 2nd v-belt. I have an old toro before they came out with the shute and it still has the orginal belt on it. I like the idea of not mixing the oil with the gas. The engine starts easily and it hasn't stalled on me yet which is great. I might try a 34 and a half inch belt next time and see if it last better. The snow was on the heavy side but I can't control mother nature. I have a long driveway. I tried the electric start once and it works but it starts on the first or second pull so I don't have to use it. If it wasn't for the v-belts I would rate it higher.

1.0 out of 5 stars Snow/Ice Jams Wheel, February 21, 2011

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RC - See all my reviews

This review is from: YardMan 31AS2B5-801 Single-Stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the worst design I've ever seen for a belt cover. The left wheel is only 3/16" away from the cover and any snow/ice accumulation on the wheel causes it to jam into the cover. The wheel stops spinning and you have to push with only one functioning wheel. The tread on my wheel is completely worn off because this happens so often. If you don't mind pushing a snow thrower with a dead wheel 50% of the time, this one's for you.

It does not handle heavy snow very well at all. If the snow is wet, get out your shovel. We had a couple inches of wet snow and it just clogged it up constantly. I think it's due to the rubber belts used for the impeller. My neighbor has a small 20 year old 2-stroke and he doesn't have any problem with this type of snow.

The v-belts wear out too quick in my opinion. Mine lasts a season and a half. $17 for a new belt at the local store. $34 to replace the rubber impeller blades.

Pros: I got the electric start in case my wife uses it if I'm out of town, but it starts within two to three pulls every time.

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY, February 21, 2011

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Mandel2 (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: YardMan 31AS2B5-801 Single-Stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start (Tools & Home Improvement)

The worst snow-blower I have ever owned. It makes you really wonder if they have any engineers on staff. The drive mechanism is almost at the "toy" level of quality. Is uses a v belt with a very cheap idler wheel and spring mechanism to engage the impeller. Not only will it not handle the heavy snow the snowplow pushes into the edge of your drive way, but if you even try to move it it burns up the belt and you are SOL. Thing is that MTD has used this design on a lot of units that it sells under different brand names. If it looks like this unit then it is probably made by MTD, make sure you ask. On the plus side, it starts real easy so you at least act like it works...