I can't believe how ignorant people are. There are many who still think Briggs and Stratton are like a trusted name to look for in mower engines.
That died decades ago. It's a signal to run away now and I was appalled after reading that article a few posts up in Tyler's link. They embody the unscrupulous American company think of short term profits above all else.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!