Hi guys,i too have a rancher 2 (pics in photo gallery)details of mine are
engine;8 hp briggs,mod-191702 type-1138-02 code-80120410

on the chassis of the mower;mod-II044
seriel No-4010824
I use it regurally to mow lawns and tow small trailer(fire wood)has never let me down.does any one know if a grass catcher was an option,i would like one...ken