Exactly same experience as Fordiesel. I converted a 24" Ariens for the winter of 2015,. It handled a total snowfall of 8 feet. I know if I dug it out of my storage shed it would start on the second pull if not the first. I do that a couple times in the off season to make sure the gas is still good. Lighter, quieter and better mileage. It could blow up tomorrow and I'd just buy another one.