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

I will go look at/buy a used Toro Power Clear 38585 tomorrow. This is the model with the 195cc OHV Tecumseh 4 stroke. I'm told that it runs well and the paddles and scrapper are in good shape. It will have been through 4 or 5 winters.
What should I look for when I inspect the machine?
How do I tell if the paddles/scrapper are in good shape?
Are there trouble spots to watch for on this model?

I have been able to find almost no user reviews on the 38585 and found some information that it was primarily sold in Europe. However, the specks lead me to believe that it should perform similarly to the current 621.

Thanks in advance.

$175 is a good price for that machine.  It seems to be in very good condition.

Anyways, the lack of snow this year has really slumped sales of snowblowers.   Maybe try your local Toro dealers to see what kind of sales they can offer on a 621QZ.  They probably need to move snowblowers to make room for lawn mowers.