OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Finding and Swapping Tip & Curb Side Finds John Deere Walk behind JS48

I got this for $50 (then I broke the electric starter and that repair was another $60 DOH!). It had a bent crank and a sheared flywheel key. I noticed when reading reviews about this model several people had "junked" their mower after bending the crankshaft. They complained bitterly about this, saying that their other mowers would not have had this severe problem for minor prangs with ground stuff. Might be a fault with them. There's a lot to be said for swing blades.The mower looks like a new one but the plate says 2012. I think it's been sitting in a shed for a long time. I have included a picture of the engine plate and if somebody could confirm the date is 2012 I'd appreciate it. It looks too good to be 4-5 years old. It came with charger and accessories too.