probably older than I am. get your tetanus shot current because there isn't much plastic on this beast.

kinda worked but I'm tired of messing with it. the starter pull cord broke on me this afternoon and I'm about done with it.

also needing attention:

belt was squealing so I got a new one but it's too tight and doesn't disengage gearbox fully (pulley adjustment or different belt?)

motor would run fine for a while then bog down every couple of tanks of fuel. carb is only a season old and gas is good and cleaning carb fixed it each time but it still seems like it keeps happening. I'm guessing the fuel tank needs to be cleaned out

a good cleaning, belt adjustment, and tune would probably do wonders for it. sold as is