Have had numerous problems with this mower since day one. Had to replace the engine a couple years ago. Briggs & Stratton engines may have once been a good engine, but they are junk now. Found out it was not rated the horsepower they said it was and put too much strain on the engine. Rated 19 hp with 42 inch deck. We have less than 3/4 acre to mow so don't think that there is that much strain on the engine.
When we first got it, it smoked like crazy and dealer took it back to the shop. Said the smoke was from breaking it in the first time. What a joke that was! Using it the other day and clutch fell off it. Put it back on securing the bolts, etc. and it fell off again. No signs as to why it fell off. Any suggestions to resolving this problem as I don't care to have to purchase another lawn mower as I'm retired and planning to downsize.
When we first got it, it smoked like crazy and dealer took it back to the shop. Said the smoke was from breaking it in the first time. What a joke that was! Using it the other day and clutch fell off it. Put it back on securing the bolts, etc. and it fell off again. No signs as to why it fell off. Any suggestions to resolving this problem as I don't care to have to purchase another lawn mower as I'm retired and planning to downsize.