Advice on buying Electric start SP mower

[scoutcub]

Just curious - what kind of engines is Cub putting in these mowers? And, do they have a different line of SP mowers? I'm not at all familiar with they're lineup these days.
I have an older Cub SC621 SP with a 6.75HP Kawasaki motor that I haven't used in 2 years, and kinda wrote off...(bought the ZTT) it was sitting under the deck of the house I just moved from/rented, and was planning on leaving it for the renters.
Pulled it outta there before we left, I was going to see if I could get it started/running for the tenants....it started on the first pull. I loaded it in the trailer....:thumbsup:

 

[JohnsIH424]

Sorry it's been so long but was out of town on business then when I returned, had to leave town for my grandmother's funeral.
I appreciate everyone's input and want to give an update. After looking at everyone's recommendations (took Mom along since she would be using it) She decided she liked the CC 999ES the best, electric start, swivel wheels. So that's what we got. It seems like a nice machine. I've used it a couple of times and it does a nice job and is easy to use. I am leary of the self-propell controls on the handle. They are mainly plastic and may be an issue as it ages. otherwise, seems to be a nice machine. Briggs motor. no in-line fuel filter but I can fix that. Starts right up with a quick turn of the key.
Again, thanks for the input and I'll let you know if there are any other negatives about it. :thumbsup:

John

 

[rcbe]

Condolences for your family loss.

While installing that inline fuel filter, why noi also add in a manual fuel shutoff valve - teach yer mom how to use it each time she shuts down. Will protect that engine from getting flooded with raw gas - possibly into the crankcase oil (not good)... cheap insurance.

 

[JTKub]

John, it looks like a heck of a mower!

 

[JohnsIH424]

Thanks rcbe. She lived a good long life (105 yrs.) A shut-off valve might not be a bad idea while I'm doing the fuel filter.
Thanks JTKub. It is pretty nice. Using it at her place, I did find that if the grass was pretty thick, the belt on the SP would slip and I would have to give it a little push to get it going. I think I may have it set too low for the grass. Will raise it a notch and see.