Craftsman 26 inch cut 8.5 hp snowblower

Electric start, 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds. Starts easily with electric start or one pull of the cord. Selling for my uncle who has owned since new, well maintained. Recent auger gear box rebuild, skid shoes, new oem carburetor and oil change. He downsized to a smaller machine, comes with original owners manual. He doesnt have anyplace to store it and asked if I would sell it for him.