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

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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 Description
"WHITE OUTDOOR" SNOW THROWER 5.5HP Tecumseh engine-4 cycle 21" clearing path Electric start Single stage Fully assembled Replacement auger belt, Ace no. 7109812 2 year limited warranty Boxed

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 80 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 80 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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 (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #120,538 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Joe Schmitz (USA) - See all my reviews

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 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plowed great cut right threw our recent heavy snow fall, December 4, 2006

By	Jerome Capozzoli (Oak Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just go this machine the other day and I am happy with it the fact that I don't have to mix the oil with the cad is great! 5.5 hsp my only problem with it was that on small amounts of wet snow it keept clogging because it needs more of it to throw it so I found myself cleaning it more than usual but when I had to tackle the thick slushy stuff it worked fantastic I even did 10 other homes with it that day it really can move the stuff! I like it's size also I was going to purchase a larger blower but opted for this one to save on storage space. I would recommend it for early snow removal and not stuff that has iced over you would need a bigger blower with cutting blades on it to tackle that.

1.0 out of 5 stars doesn't throw well & too many problems, January 2, 2009

By	Chloe (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

The specs on this machine sounded great for me -very lightweight but could handle up to 10" of snow, a decent motor size and clearing width for a single stage. However, it has been nothing but trouble. First, the belt broke after the first 5" of clearing heavy snow. That was replaced, but then there were problems starting it. The second winter (this one), we have had a lot of snow. It gets through 6" fine, but it can't throw snow even 10' from one side of the drive to the other, so I end up doing it twice, or three times - very weak in that regard! In addition, it took a lot of time to get it to work this season, and it doesn't leave a clean driveway, even if you do it twice, so I end up shoveling for the last round...and then it snows again. Altogether, it has been a major disappointment. Better than a shovel, but most of the time, my neighbor blows it with his two-stage.