Me and my friend run a small gardening business mowing lawns and other general garden jobs. This mower has been in constant use for over a year and has never let us down. I dont know why other people are moaning but we were given the mower after laying idle under a sheet in the garden for 2 years. After a bit of fettling and some fresh fuel it fired straight up and this is how it has behaved every day. Although the mower is far from a pro grade machine it has earnt its keep many times over. To be honest if it blew up I wouldnt be too worried as it has done us proud. The only draw back is that it could do with a larger blade but otherwise its a great little work horse. Must also mention that in the period we have been using it that oil consumption has been minimal although we do use full synthetic 5w/50 car oil

I have had this mower for over 2 years, it's never gone wrong or broken anything, it cuts damp and even wet grass up to 5 inches high. My lawn isn't flat but the power drive works very well pulls along nicely. Would say my Lawn areas constitute a large garden and this mower is just about right as a full tank does more than enough cutting. Starts very easily even after 2 years, Pull Start cord and handle still original. Mine is a Briggs and Stratton engine, runs very well. Engine has only ever stalled when hitting section of raised earth or a really tough patch of long grass, but the engine started fine after. Under side Paint has peeled now but what do you expect for 2 years of use over rough grass, some brambles and the odd twig.