MTD Pro (30") 357cc Two-Stage Snow Blower

Before the last big storm we had, I went and bought this particular model because it was all they had at the time.

It was assembled, took it home and got it ready for use the next morning. It already had oil, I added the gas, got it started with just a couples of pulls. The headlight is fine if your looking for something five feet above the ground (does not point at the ground). Tested the auger, it worked, tested the drive system, it did not move, now I was ticked. 10:30 at night, the store is closed and I needed it for the next morning.

I went thru the manual, did all the checks, to find out that under the belt cover just in front of the engine, there is an idler pulley that puts constant tension on the drive belt. Well, the pulley arm has a torsion spring behind it, the spring was there but not hooked up, it was just hanging!

As soon as I figured out what it hooked too, which took time, every thing was fine. MTD in Cleveland, OH. I would find out who QC327 belongs too, because they didn't check the thrower I bought very well. OK, other then that problem, the machine did very well. The engine is strong, cut thru 16" drifts with no problem, didn't use a lot of fuel doing three driveways, sidewalks and some of the street so the snow plows wouldn't bury the driveway approach during the nite. The machine is heavy, if using it for a long time, it helps to be tall and have upper body strength.
MTD, all I'm asking is, more attention to "Detail" (Military Thing).

Before the last big storm we had, I went and bought this particular model because it was all they had at the time.

It was assembled, took it home and got it ready for use the next morning. It already had oil, I added the gas, got it started with just a couples of pulls. The headlight is fine if your looking for something five feet above the ground (does not point at the ground). Tested the auger, it worked, tested the drive system, it did not move, now I was ticked. 10:30 at night, the store... more

County driveway with 3ft drifts... This thing ate them for breakfast! Tim Allen would grunt with approval

Very easy to assemble. Hand warmers work perfect. Love the chute control. I hate the one handed (joystick control) love the crank. With the joystick ones, they like to move after you put it where you want it.

Have not been able to use it yet. The only disappointment was that according to the specs on the Web site it was to be equipped with single handle chute controls(side to side and up and down).

It arrived at my house at the promised time. Even with the hand-crank for the chute direction and manual adjustment for the distance it seems to be a great machine. Had it running, started right up and runs very smoothly. Contacted the Web site about the discrepancy about the specs and the actual features but did not get a response other than "action required" about my question.

I can wait to use it for the first time until next winter. I'm in no rush.

Have not been able to use it yet. The only disappointment was that according to the specs on the Web site it was to be equipped with single handle chute controls(side to side and up and down).

It arrived at my house at the promised time. Even with the hand-crank for the chute direction and manual adjustment for the distance it seems to be a great machine. Had it running, started right up and runs very smoothly. Contacted the Web site about the discrepancy about the specs and the actual... more