They are a weird machine, I had a lot of trouble getting all mines teething problems sorted out.
I pulled both my twin and compact out of the shed for the first time in 2 years today and went mowing! here is a pic for you
EDIT: I do remember having big troubles from the inlet manifold seal as well... had to find a suitable O ring as I got dumb looks from the local mower place.
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