It is the 4 cycle Mtd line that are a waste of time to look at as they are usually failing because of oiling problems. Now the

TROYBILT is another 4 stroke machine I've run into here...got it to start easy enough, idled well...sold it 'not working/repair /for parts to be safe, got a worthwhile price for it at least on ebay..American-made, according to the labelling on it.