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If it were me I'd look at a much larger walk behind snow blower, a garden tractor or maybe an atv with plow (not sure about this one) or if I had the room... a full size truck with a plow.  Please keep us informed of what you decide and how it worked out for you this winter.

Here are examples of what I've found in my area.

For a walk behind, this one is 45" and I probably wouldn't consider anything smaller.

$1895 - http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/for/1471635804.html

Lowe's sells these too and you can get 10% off if you sign up at the new home moving in site.
$2299 - http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=139972-270-31AH9777766&lpage=none
Lowes Moving:  http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&ln=cstln4&p=moving/index.html

and Sears but more expensive:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07188846000P?keyword=snow+blower

$1395 - http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/grd/1468645256.html

$1200 - http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/for/1453480763.html

$2000 - http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/rvs/1456122800.html

$3500 - http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/1467265031.html

$4800 - http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/for/1472217269.html

I grew up on a farm and we used a good quality garden tractor with weights, chains and a 42 inch snowblower that worked well.  We didn't have the 30' rise so I'm not sure how well it would have done. How young are you?   I'm not sure I would use a walk behind at my age for what you are attempting.

This gauge is made for the Briggs Intek engine.  It works great and the red matches the other red controls.

I ordered mine from here and they shipped it very quick:

https://www.mowpart.com

Model Number: 698109

I replaced the original gas cap with a cap fuel gauge for my Deere 1130 SE.  Now I can see how much gas is in the tank with just a glance.

I would love to see an exploded diagram of the ATC.