Toro-38472 Power Clear 518ZR Single Stage Snow Thrower

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought the snow blower in late Nov, 2021. Got to use the first time when we got about 5” snow fall. Worked great, couple pumps of primer and first pull it started. Handled this much snow without issue. It pulls itself through the snow. Enjoyed it enough that I did both my neighbors sideways and lower driver-ways :). Have had a few smaller 2 to 3” snowfalls that it took quick work of. Winds blow a certain way and just adjust the chute the way the wind blows and it stops blowing in your face. In all honesty it's fun to use!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have a large blower for clearing large amounts of snow in the the driveway, but we were looking for something to keep the sidewalk, patio and around the vehicles clear of snow. At 64 my shoveling days are over as this little blower does an amazing job. It pulls itself along as it clears the snow right down to the cement and has absolutely no problem blowing 4" of heavy wet snow. A couple pumps of the primer, flip on the choke and it starts with one pull. I know it sounds crazy, but I love winter, the snow, and being outside and this little blower is fun to use and really performs.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Snowthrower is extremely easy to operate. Ladies you don't need to wait on your husband to clear the snow with this little guy. I actually enjoy getting out there now doing it myself. At my senior age it's fun to use it.

This is my second toro blower in the last 15 years. The upgrades on the new machine make it much easier to use and as I have only used it once since my purchase it did start on the second pull and cleared the snow with ease. I recommend this machine highly.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its doing the job well. We had 4 times snow after the purchase with the maximum of 5 inches. This is my first snow blower and as a new bee, its very easy to use and light weight. It is starting at a single pull in the very cold weather (less than 0F) . I didn't face any issues so far.

I purchased the Toro power clear and am very happy with my decision to buy toro. the product is simple to use. the equipment is quite robust. I had an issue with the equipment. the Garage was smelling of Gas. After a few days i noticed that the spot where i kept the equipment had marks from leaking Gasoline. then i changed the location to reocnfirm and kept a tissue. In 48 hours the tissue was fully covered in Stains. I went and exchanged for a New Toro. I am still happy with the euqipment as it is a robust machine. Just that the piece i got had a snag and i went an exchanged it. Was inconvinient but sometimes things can go wrong. So quality team can take a look how to prevent. Many thanks

I am sorry it took so long to write a review, however this year in Michigan snow came on Veterans Day and I was out of town. Today was our second significant snow of the season so I can now write a review. This Toro was VERY EASY to put together! Easy to start after initial start up. Ahoy to use! Easy, Dependable, not too much money! My thoughts you can not do badly if you go with a name brand!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have to make two passes to clear snow. Wheels collect snow wont rotate. No crank for chute rotation. Engine is great. My older unit performed better.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] doesn't start even after following the instructions to a tee. Had to bring in to a repair shop and wait weeks because they a so backed up. Season maybe over before I can use it!

At first I felt my new 518 was a great machine. It really moves snow and is easy to start, manage and service. The I gradually realized that the muffler exhausts straight out at my left knee and the entire time I run it I have to breathe the fumes. A simple change to the muffler would push the poisonous gases out to the left, but NO it blows right in my face. This fatal flaw makes this machine a horror to use. I cannot recommend it.