i get snow scooting under the blower towards my feet as i walk the blower.
does this mean my scraper bar needs replacing/adjusting or the rubber paddles are worn ?
i bought this blower used for $100 in sept of 2003. starts on second pull every time. never first. any clues ?
Since this machine needs a lot of work & takes two pulls to start, I say its used up. I'll take it off your hands for $100 
Seriously, the scraper bar may need an adjustment & I would tend to that first. If after adjusting it you still get snow "residue", the auger paddle rubber may need to be replaced. Two pulls to start cold is no biggie - I wouldn't worry about that one bit. If you're a perfectionist, you may want to try & richen up the carb's mixture adjusting screw -assuming that your engine even has one.
Those are nice little machines! Good luck with it & welcom to the forum!!
Marty 
