I hope when you do start it up there isn't paddles all over the street or worse through the house windows.Nice warm day, relatively speaking, so after work I replaced the paddles on the old Toro Powerclear snowthrower. I'm not saying there wasn't an eff-up or three, but any time I can complete a DIY repair and not have to call @Three Bouys, or a plumber, I claim victory. Now, I wasn't brave enough to start the damn thing to see if the paddles still spin. If this rumoured polar vortex appears, I will have my chance for a test voyage. I hope I am ready!