I went out today to clean the lane off and realized we didn't get quite enough snow to blow. In back of the house, it was deeper and I was able to clear a good path with the snowblower. People have asked about negatives on this brand. I once again realized that unless you actually see the auger or pto turning, there is no way to tell that it's even engaged. It makes absolutely no noise at all (that I can hear above the engine running) and it does not shake or vibrate at all. This is probably a good thing but I can also imagine someone possibly getting hurt. I typically think of pto attachments as being loud. Since this is the only pto-driven snowblower I have ever owned, I don't know whether this is normal or not. I just assumed that all implements make some sound or vibration. Maybe not, just an observation.
Hope everyone has a safe and blessed New Year!