Great choice of a snow blower now ..... get extra shear pins, and learn where anything is that can go inside it like lawn rocks ,kids toys,garden hose, etc etc it will amaze you to see how many things are under a sudden snow storm, make sure your glasses if you wear them are not in a pocket or anywhere that when you bend over to do something while running the blower they may slip out, you will never see them again been there done that found them next spring 30 feet away they do not look good after going through the snow blower do not wear any loose clothing these things are serious munchers..... congrats on the twins.. :)