Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I'm buying a new snowblower in the smaller size for a driveway and sidewalk. Can anyone comment on the Simplicity 522E or Honda HS520C please? These are both single stage and compact for good storage.

I only post because I have a 13 year old Simplicity.  My only comments are regarding servicing.  I have no doubt designs have changed but sevicing mine is a royal pain.  You essentially have to remove the top cowl, back cowl, auger...almost dissasemble the whole thing just to get at the carb!  It was always a surcharge when it went in for service and the guys in the back never looked real happy about it.  My newer toro however is very simple to access everything.

Like I said, design likely has changed but I'd ask the dealer on each model you are interested in: 'Hey if I want to drop the bowl, whats involved?'

Well I went with the Honda Model HS520C for just over $1000. I live in a small place and it seemed every time I went to one of the local stores or dealers they were sold out or they got something new in. This one just came in the day I stopped by and it had an electric start so I quickly bought it.  Originally they said they'd not be able to get them in or they'd not be the electric start model.

Has anyone had any experience with the fuel stabilizer? What happens if you don't use this or is it something that should always be used?

Of course now that I have this it won't snow, right?

I use SeaFoam as a fuel stabilizer. It also has other medicinal benefits for fuel system,carb and engine.