Synthetic oil has made the 84 & 85SD easy to start in the winter time. The 85 had recently been sitting outside for several months with the battery disconnected. It cranked right over after charging the battery. I expected the battery to need a charge and didn't test prior to starting.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.