Hi guys/gals,i did a deal with a bloke and picked up a mtd,it has a 12.5 hp twin cylinder briggs-7 speed box plus reverse-head/tail lights and a side throw rear catcher(thats why i got it)problems-siezed front wheel-flat tyres-grass bags have holes-not run for 2 years.removed water from tank and carby-fuel pump/cleaned and repaired all safety switches-installed battery-turned the key and she purrs like a kitten,switched off ign and the engine kept going so i disconnected the battery-motor kept going,blocked of choke to stop the motor.not to worry.will post pics tommorrow on progress...ken