I have a Cub Cadet LT1050. The starter went nuts so that was replaced under the 3 year warranty. I also replaced all of the tires with 4 ply as my previous property had a bunch of thorns, and 2 ply were no match for the sticking things.

Fix-a-Flat don't work on two ply specially if the exhaust is warming the tire up. Next thing you know as the tire revolves, all this stuff is spurting everywhere.

Overall an excellent purchase. And it mows grass and tall weeds quite well. I use to do both sides of the road for about 1/8 mile and around mailboxes, my lawn and three neighbor lawns, all in short order. Plus the built in can holder...

When you get to the point of desiring to experience the sweet smell of diesel, make sure you post it here. I can chime in with my experiences. Once you go diesel, as they say...