FORGET ALL THE SMALL TALK ABOUT BUYING THE OLD MACHINE! IT'S JUNK IF IT DOESN'T WORK. BUYERS WANT IT FOR PARTS! INVEST $1999.00 WITH YOUR LOCAL JOHN DEERE DEALER FOR A L118 (PLUS A $200 IN STORE REBATE). I'VE HAD MINE FOR A SEASON AND IT IS FANTASTIC AND WELL WORTH THE MONEY. IT'S A HONEY! GOOD LUCK - ED