I bought this used 5 or 6 years ago and no problem till now. When I would put it in forward or reverse the engine would die. The clutches were engaging the belt and there was no slack in the belt at an idle. I think it's age or use that caused the clutches to go. When we took the clutches off I can see wear and there's a broken spring inside of the primary clutch. Adding up all of the parts I would need cost more than new clutches from the dealer. Still I thought the prices of the new clutches was to much. I have no problem using used or rebuilt parts.