This machine is in prestine condition, I got it from an old guy who kept it in his house, inside the back door and only used it to go around the back yard fence for his dogs, maybe 50×20. He even put a block heater on it just in case he ever had to leave it outside. Electic start but starts on the first pull if it warm. Engine purrs and I tested it on snow last winter and it runs and performs as well as my 4 year old honda 928. Throws heavier snow atleast 40 foot. First come first serve. Akarea978thirty 42. Texts preferred