Got to use my new-old Ariens 8hp snow blower for the first time today. It was given to me earlier in the year, partially disassembled. Mid 70s model. I put it back together, gave it fresh oil, and waited for snow. Today, I plugged in the cord, Pushed the button and it fired right up. I had to giggle to myself early this morning when I heard one of my less than favorite neighbors cranking his blower over for a minute or two, then wailing on the poor thing with something heavy, and trying to crank it again. I saw him out there with a shovel when I was out front blowing the sidewalk clear. I bet his blower is a lot newer than mine.