Yard Machines 31A-2M1A700 21-Inch 123cc OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Single Stage Snow Thrower (Non-CARB Compliant) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Yard Machines
Category: Lawn & Patio
Buy New: $351.00
New (6) from $351.00
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 9767
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 60
Dimensions (in): 28 x 22.3 x 24
MPN: 31A-2M1A700
Model: 31A-2M1A700
UPC: 430335466880
EAN: 0043033546688
ASIN: B0018YDY5U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 123cc OHV 4-cycle gas engine for maximum power, performance and durability; no mixing of oil and gas required | | • | 21-inch clearing width, 10-inch intake height is ideal for clearing small driveways and sidewalks with up to 6-inch of snow | | • | Large handle design makes it easy to pull the engine cord wearing gloves | | • | Rugged 5-inch polymer chute adjusts easily and resists clogging, rusting or freezing | | • | Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California |
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Product Description
Makes quick work of whatever Old Man Winter has in store. Great for clearing driveway, sidewalk and paths. U.S.A. Engine Displacement (cc): 123, Stage: 1, Start Type: Recoil, Clearing Width (in.): 21, Tire Size (in.): 7 x 1 1/2
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
 Wonderful Value March 7, 2010
Reggie Bush (New Orleans)
This ia great value. We had over 2 feet of snow and it worked great. The trick is to make sure there is atleast 1 inch of snow and probrably no more than 6 inches or so. If there is to little snow it will clog. To much and it will just take alot more work to get it done. This thing saved me. Don't think twice just get it.
 Good solid value February 22, 2010
Bigdawg (Northern Virginia)
I purchased from Amazon just prior to the recent large snow store in the mid Atlantic region. We experienced far more snow than is usual for the area, and this machine handled it very well. You maust take into account that this is a $350 item and not a $800 machine. It throws the snow a reasonable distance but the operator must take that into account, I worked from the center of my driveway up and down and in some cases I had to move the same snow twice because of the double width of the driveway. In comparison to my neighbors similarly priced machine this got down further to the pavement and cleared more snow quicker. When the snow gets above 6" you must puch slower and only take about half the width of the clearing space so you dont stall the engine. Overall a good machine and well worth the money.
Great Easy To Use Snow Thrower February 18, 2010
A. Giudice (Long Island, NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After reading some of the negative reviews below on this snow thrower, I decided to add my own review of this product. I have had it for two weeks now and I am very happy with it. I just removed between 6-8 inches of hard-packed wet snow from my backyard brick patio (It snowed about 4 days ago and I just got a chance to clean up the yard). This snow thrower was awesome. It shot that snow about 15 feet away (good considering how heavy the snow was). It never bogged down once I had the engine warmed up and the choke in the proper position so the engine ran really smooth.
The engine started with the second pull and about 7 pushes of the prime button on full choke. I decided to put in Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic in it to offer the best protection from cold weather starts. Although the engine is small, it is well suited to this machine. I am not concerned with straining it because it went through really heavy snow today without a problem.
You must know how to use a snow thrower of this size in order to get the full benefits of it. Another reviewer said that it left about an inch of snow behind when he used the machine. The only way this would happen is if the user presses down on the push bar which lifts the front of the blower. When using this machine, make sure to push forward, not down on the push bar. The auger will keep in contact with the pavement and clean up all of the snow straight to the ground.
Another reviewer said that the wheels get snow stuck on them making the snow thrower impossible to push. I don't see how this could happen unless you dumped the snow throwner onto a pile of snow and expected the wheels not to get snow on them.
Out of curiousity, I opened up the side of the machine which contains the belt drive system for the auger. I must say that it is a very simple belt driven system that is completely based on a steel platform. I expect a lot of use from this snow thrower because it is designed simply and well made.
Look around when purchasing this item. MTD has many brands under its marketing belt. This same 2M1 model is branded as a Cub Cadet, Yard Machine, Craftsman and another that I can't recall at this moment. Get the cheapest one as they are all made by MTD and are the same product.
Take care and good luck with yours.
 Starts good but useless as snow thrower February 9, 2010
The Talker (Chicago)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My Toro after 12 years of trouble free use had to be retired. i was given a 21 inch, Yard Machine 31AE 160-129, looked like brand new (year 2004 model)
Well don't waste your money, This is an easy starting engine, with a poorly designed snow throw/blow assembly. If you just want to sit and watch the unit run buy it, but if you actually need to move any snow, forget it.
Did check the latest new versions, same design in every respect.
In use the left wheel quickly builds up a layer of stuck-on snow.
Wheel wont turn.
As soon as you push into any snow, a brief flurry will start to blow out, and then NOTHING more is blown out.
Flapper assembly is FULL with NO throwing action taking place.
Rock the unit up and down to dislodge snow buildup in the flapper, repeat rocking until all snow has fallen out.
Ready to snow throw again!
Push into snow area again, will blow snow for brief flurry again, and promptly clog up, repeat all the 'rock' unit as above to clear clogged snow.
Ready to snow throw again!
Rock the unit up and down to dislodge snow buildup in the flapper, repeat rocking until all snow has fallen out.
Is humorous, but sad, that this is actually sold as a snow blower.
Like I mentioned the engine is easy starting.
Retried again today, with the new snow storm that is going to drop 8 / 13 inches of snow. This Yard Machine is a Joke.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING THIS YARD MACHINE VERSION SNOW BLOWER.
Poor Quality Machine January 21, 2010
Larry (NJ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Purchased this product from Lowes in March 09 and it broke down the first time I used it. The automatic drive which turns the wheels works via a small cheap spring that snapped off rendering the machine useless and a small plastic clip that holds the cables in pace cracked due to the cold weather. It was just repaired under warranty, but even the repair shop indicated that I should not expect very good or long term service from this machine. I thought I was getting good value at a reasonable cost. It has a solid chassis and a standard engine, but the other components are cheap. Buy something of better quality.
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