[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this machine for several years. The first few years, I lived in a typical suburban area with a basically flat lawn. The tractor worked great in this setting. However, I moved to a semi-rural area with grades of 5-15 degrees. The tractor sputters, attempting to stall when on an upward incline, or lateral incline. It apparently has a gravity feed fuel supply. I tried replacing the fuel filter, but the results were the same. Also, the rear axle does not lock so single wheel slipping is common. So, I would say, for basically large, flat areas, this machine is fine. Not recommended for lawns with inclines greater than 5 degrees.
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