What should I buy?
I have a Ryan (are they even made anymore) that I bought when I bought my house 17 years ago!
I only use it about 6 or 7 times a season. It is a hard starting pig, but when I get it running, it runs fine. I think I usually pull the cord a dozen times or so.
I only paid 70 bucks for it, and until last summer have never had any trouble with it. Now the head quit spinning, so I suspect the drive cable broke.
I will need to replace it this summer. I want a dual line model so there is not so much vibration. I would take any recommendations any of you might have. Keep in mind, I am not in the "business", I just need a homeowners model!