Ok - going offtopic here, badly but hey in a small forum thats not modded to oblivion - I suppose we can do that. I can definitely rule out any future consideration of the the Masport, Victa or Honda HRX217. All seem to have major issues.

Is funny looking back at big brand SP mowers reminds me whiy I decided it was MUCH EASIER to push a 21" utility for the last 9yrs - rather than constantly repairing their overpriced and under spec'd junk.