Bought this model after reading a number of good reviews. Performed well for 4 months! Now need to have it diagnosed. Not running! DOne all of the usual checks as advised in the manual. BOUGHT in FRANCE........ French site for APLINA... emailed me "out of office".... called Italy, they referred me back to France! Was told "Take back to original point of purchase". Well, that is a hell of a long way to go............even though I am in France! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT............ warranty is worth nothing.... service is AWFUL! Finally took it to my local repair guy and he said the same............ they HAVE NO SERVICE agreements with their vendors! STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT. Shame, because it has a Briggs and Stratton engine............ good quality! FRENCH SERVICE, as usual, for 90% of the time when you have to return some thing is VERY, VERY, VERY POOR...........