I have 2 of those no problems yet

Unless money is really tight for one, it's nice to get something brand-new, at least every once in a while. If you waited 25 years I don't think anybody can accuse you acting impetuously.

Way to go.
You and Obummer are stimulating the economy.

Yeah I'am the second coming off Howard Hughs Roflmbo . Seriously though I have not had a new mower since my 1985 lawnboy D-400 . I have always picked up a slightly used mower utilized it for 4-8 yrs and so on . I Really do hope this new Kohler engine is as fine a engine as my last Briggs Quantum . Still kicking but a litlle small for some of the mulching that i'am currently required to do . Should know better this weekend when I use it for the 1st time Thanx for the imput folks ...have a Great Weekend !

Well got finished cutting this weekend and was very impressed with the new mower . It has the Smart Start System guarranteed to start for 3 yrs lol . It starts 1st pull every time . Has lots of torgue for the deep clover areas , so far so good .

To Ewalk Hello, I am a new member who enjoys making chainsaws run better. I have a handful of times used choke to help new gas get through carburetor and slowly the saw starting running better. This part of a old comment by you caught my attention: Secondly use 2 ounces of fuel cleaner within fresh fuel and let it sit a half hour then attempt restart using choke to keep unit running until cleaner helps remove residue from the carb circuits. All the Best . Makes since for short term use to run some cleaner and extra lub in the initial gas mix to help with cleaning carburetor. I have read 1-2 ounces that people use for general use every 5 th tank or so. How heavy of a ration have you used for that short term clean out period, minus the actual operation and work load?