Not sure if I ever replied in this thread. I have a Toro. I've had Toro mowers prior to this Toro. The Toro mowers before this one was garbage. I bought the 22" blade, self propelled walk behind with the Briggs motor. After 3 cuts it locked up and stopped working. I always checked the oil prior to a cut, and topped off the gas each time. The 3rd cut and the mower was garbage.
Got it replaced and got another one. Same thing. After 1 season, it just didn't want to work. Gave it to my brother and bought one last one but with a Kohler motor. MUCH BETTER! After every season I have to clean out the tank real well and clean out the carb. But after that, it works great.