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(More customer reviews)First of all let me say that I ordinarily don't write reviews. However I was so impressed I felt compelled to make an exception in this case. Secondly, I would like to thank the first two reviewers for giving me enough information on this product to make this purchase in confidence.
At the end of last summer the 17.5 HP motor in my 2003 MTD mower completely gave out. I had hoped that this last winter I could find a closeout model somewhat larger than my previous mower as I have a 2 acre yard. However, living in Alaska has it's disadvantages when it comes to hard goods and I never found a suitable replacement for under $2000, $2500 with a bagger. Estimates on rebuilding the 17.5 ran from 400 to 550. And local vendors wanted over 800 for a replacement 17.5 motor, nearly a grand for one similar to this.
Imagine my surprise when I found this 21 HP model for $539 with FREE shipping. I read the first 2 reviews, pulled the old motor to verify the shaft measurements and made the purchase. This was on Friday evening, Wednesday morning I got a call from my wife telling me that my motor had arrived via FEDEX (all the way to Alaska).
It was very well packaged and very complete. One thing that was not mentioned is that the mounting holes were not pretapped I took the motor to a local machinist and had the holes tapped to fit my mounting bolts. An hour of work later (I own an air rachet) and my mower was on the yard for a test run. Imagine plug-and-play motors. It was really that simple.
Thanks again Amazon, and those that reviewed before me.
K Bingham (Palmer, AK)
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This Briggs and Stratton 540cc 21.0 Gross Horsepower Briggs and Stratton Intek Engine with 1-Inch x 3-5/32-Inch Length Crankshaft, tapped 7/16-20 has 12 volt electric start, and a 9 amp DC alternator charging system. This engine also features a cast iron cylinder sleeve and dual element air cleaner for extended engine life along with a full pressure lubrication system that includes a premium oil filter.The patented linear balancing system provides smoother engine performance while the float carburetor provides for consistent easy starting.Cooler engine operation and longer valve life is obtained by the engine's overhead valve design.The exhaust manifold and muffler are included but the fuel tank is omitted. For use on lawn tractors and is emission compliant for sale in all 50-states.
