Summary: 4 cuts, leaks oil, hard to start, poor dealer service 2010-05-25
Comment: Wish I had not bough online - both dealers suggested by Ariens expressed various degrees of disdain for online buyers. One dealer told me online buyers were given very low priority, and it could take 6 weeks or more before they even looked at it.
Utterly blown away that this machine would need service after only 4 cuts - my other mower is a honda, and has gone 6 years with nothing more than regular maintenance and oil changes.
Buyer beware
Customer Rating:
Summary: Perfect for small or large lawns 2009-06-07
Comment: Received a lot of compliments on this mower. You would think that i was advertising for Ariens the way that i talk about it. I love this mower and glad i purchased it. I find the controls very easy to learn and the mower very easy to operate. I would recommend this mower to anyone who is in the market for one.
Utterly blown away that this machine would need service after only 4 cuts - my other mower is a honda, and has gone 6 years with nothing more than regular maintenance and oil changes.
Buyer beware