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Old 08-30-2012, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by G-Benz View Post
That in and of itself, is truly remarkable!

Every Craftsman (pre B&S era) product I've ever owned (motorized, not tools), failed me within a couple of years! Sheared intake or exhaust studs on the 2-cycle versions, and one of the mowers even threw a rod!
With mine, the general demise has been bent cranks. It seems as though they are made out of a softer, weaker steel than other manufacturers. They don't hold up well against stumps.
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