About this machine ... Ariens AX 208 cc snow engine with 120-volt electric start. The Ariens engine uses an electric ignition button for reliable starts. Intake: 24 in. wide and 20 in high efficiently clears driveways, sidewalks and patios. The metal skid shoes can be adjusted for gravel drives. Durable polyethylene skid shoes are available for delicate surfaces. Gears: 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds let you adjust your speed to accommodate different types of snow. The 11 in. steel serrated augers power through thick snow banks and pushes snow into the 12 in. 3-blade impeller. Under the right conditions this unit will throw snow 40 feet. The Compact 24 uses a heavy-duty cast iron auger gear case with alloy steel gears provides continuous reliability and a longer gear life. A 205-degree quick-turn chute with remote deflector allows you to direct snow discharge exactly where you want it. In dash halogen headlight. It’s bright! Pin-lock axle offers the option of 2-wheel drive for heavy snow or 1-wheel drive for maneuverability. This snowblower uses a clevis pin through a hole in one axle. Most of the time you leave the pin out and the snow blower uses one wheel to move it. This way it turns as easy as your push lawn mower. When you want to clean the edge of a drift or working out in the backyard for your dogs you insert the pin into the hole on the wheel and both wheels drive. This is a simple system and it just works well. Dual-handle interlock system. You can take one hand off the controls and change the chute or speed and the unit keeps going. The handlebars fold for off-season storage.