Toro Powerlite® (16") 98cc Single-Stage Snow Blower

Second year using this powerful lightweight blower. My mother bought this on the recommendation of a friend who owns many rental properties before a big storm as a surprise for me. At first, I was somewhat disappointed that it was in her trunk (I expected it to be a big one).

After ten minutes of operation, I was very impressed with this 37lb mighty mite. Proper oil ratio with new fuel starts with two pull every time with choke on high and two primer pushes. Very easy to get into tight places. Throws slush well. Do not let snow get higher than 8 inches before first pass and this thing will take care of business.

I have worn one plastic scraper blade (about $11.00) which is easily replaced by owner (three screws) after one year of very hard usage (I do my driveway and neighbors). Paddles will probably need replacing after this year (2 hard years of use) for about $45.00 which are again easily replaced by owner.

If you get a lot of snow that piles up, I would recommend at least one size up. If you can handle most of your snow falls with a shovel, this thing is sure to do the job in much less time with no stress to the back.

I do not work for Toro or any of its affiliates. I have not received any compensation of any type for this review. Other people's reviews have helped me in the past, now it is my turn to take some time for one.

Second year using this powerful lightweight blower. My mother bought this on the recommendation of a friend who owns many rental properties before a big storm as a surprise for me. At first, I was somewhat disappointed that it was in her trunk (I expected it to be a big one).

After ten minutes of operation, I was very impressed with this 37lb mighty mite. Proper oil ratio with new fuel starts with two pull every time with choke on high and two primer pushes. Very easy to get into tight places. Throws slush well. Do not let snow get higher than 8 inches before first pass an... more

I have owned this lightweight gem of a snow blower for over three years and love the machine. It is lightweight as promised- only 37 pounds w/o electric starter.

It starts easily and makes little smoke when the correct fuel mixture is offered (50:1). Too much oil and it will smoke a bit. It is easily lifted while running to a porch by grabbing the handle and the discharge chute handle.

This year, so far I have gone through more than two gallons of fuel and cleared numerous walk paths, driveways and side walks in my condo community.

Consumer Reports says this snow blower is unsafe because it does not have an operator bar that must be held to make the impeller spin.

Boo hoo; on my "extra safe" newer power mower I use a velcro strap to defeat this troublesome feature when mowing grass. If this feature was to be added to the Toro Powerlite it would make it both heavier and more difficult to use.

Use common sense when operating any power tool !!! Don't let kids play with it and keep them inside when you are using it.

I have owned this lightweight gem of a snow blower for over three years and love the machine. It is lightweight as promised- only 37 pounds w/o electric starter.

It starts easily and makes little smoke when the correct fuel mixture is offered (50:1). Too much oil and it will smoke a bit. It is easily lifted while running to a porch by grabbing the handle and the discharge chute handle.

This year, so far I have gone through more than two gallons of fuel and cleared numerous walk paths, driveways and side walks in my condo community.

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