Craftsman 26&#34 208cc* Dual-Stage Snow Thrower —

I just got home with the new snow blower and my initial impression is one of disappointment. I should have looked at it in a store rather than purchasing on line (site unseen). Nice features, but if it makes it through a winter without something breaking I will be amazed! It is not designed for heavy winter use. The shift lever is held in each "gear" by just a small metal tab on the lever engaged minimally in a notch in some light plastic. Appears to be a very poor design. Too many exposed cables and exposed linkages... sure to freeze and possibly break or at the very least not function properly. If I could exchange it for some more "heavy duty" looking I would... in fact I may head back to the store today and talk to them.

Craftsman 26&#34 208cc* Dual-Stage Snow Thrower

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Posted on Sep 22, 2008

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The Craftsman 208cc* Dual-Stage Snow Thrower gives you top of the line features in a medium-duty unit. Experience the ease of single-hand operation with clutch lock and the easy to use 4-way joystick chute control. A large 26" clearing path and powerful engine makes quick and easy work of your snowy task. Handles fold for easy storage.
Brand Name	Craftsman
Product Name	26&#34 208cc* Dual-Stage Snow Thrower
Capacity:Clearing Path	26 in.
Chute System:Chute Material	Polymer
Chute System:Chute Rotation	Yes
Chute System:Directional Chute Control	Yes
Chute System:Maximum Chute Rotation	180 deg.
Color:Overall Color	Red
Controls, Safety:Safety Lock	Yes
Controls, Safety:Safety Override	Yes
Convenience:Headlights	No Optional
Convenience:Starter Mitten Grip	Yes
Dimensions:Intake Height	21 in.
Drive System:Propulsion Type	Power Propelled Wheel engagement
Drive System:Speeds, Forward	6
Drive System:Speeds, Reverse	2
General Features:Auger Type	Curved blade
General Features:Impeller Diameter	12 in.
Handles:Handles Fold For Easy Storage	Yes
Installation Requirements:Setup	Some assembly required
Installation Requirements:Setup Requirements	Some assembly required
Materials & Finishes:Auger Material	Steel
Model Number	07188970000
Motor-Engine:Drive Type	Belt drive
Motor-Engine:Electric Start	Yes
Motor-Engine:Starter Type	Electric
Motor-Engine:Type	4-cycle
MPN	88970
Power:Power Type	Gas
Power:Type	Gas
Product Overview:General Warranty	2 year limited
Product Overview:Item Weight	215.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Item Weight (lbs.)	215 215.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Number of Stages	Two stage
Product Overview:Stages	Two stage
Tags	Capacity:Clearing Path:26 in. Chute System:Chute Material:Polymer Chute System:Chute Rotation:Yes Chute System:Directional Chute Control:Yes Chute System:Maximum Chute Rotation:180 deg. Color:Overall Color:Red Controls, Safety:Safety Lock:Yes Controls, Safety:Safety Override:Yes Convenience:Headlights:Optional Convenience:Starter Mitten Grip:Yes Dimensions:Intake Height:21 in. Drive System:Propulsion Type:Wheel engagement Drive System:Speeds, Forward:6 Drive System:Speeds, Reverse:2 General Features:Auger Type:Curved blade General Features:Impeller Diameter:12 in. Handles:Handles Fold For Easy Storage:Yes Installation Requirements:Setup:Fully assembled Materials & Finishes:Auger Material:Steel Motor Engine:Drive Type:Belt drive Motor Engine:Electric Start:Yes Motor Engine:Starter Type:Electric Motor Engine:Type:4-cycle Power:Type:Gas Product Overview:General Warranty:2 year limited Product Overview:Item Weight:215.0 lbs. Product Overview:Stages:Two stage Wheels & Tires:2 Wheel Size:15 x 5 in. Wheels & Tires:Material:Rubber Wheels & Tires:Type:X-trac
UPC	43033547609
Wheels & Tires:2 Wheel Size	15 x 5 in.
Wheels & Tires:Material	Rubber
Wheels & Tires:Tire Material	Rubber
Wheels & Tires:Tire Size	15 x 5 in.
Wheels & Tires:Type	X-trac

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