u/FENCEJACK

I'm looking to buy a used mower and came across these two options. The ts354xd has the Kawasaki engine and appears to be in great shape with annual maintenance done (oil, air filter, grease). The ts348d has the Kohler engine and recently had a crank seal leak and broken bolt in the oil pan, which was repaired by a reputable shop. I'm able to get the ts354xd for all $200 more. It does have double the hours and I have to drive a couple hours to pick it up but I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts here? Do I have a few bucks and get the ts348d? Should I be at all concerned with the hours on the ts354xd?

It's my first riding mower so would like your advice on these two options.

Thanks

Conditionally purchased a home in Ontario Canada and im wondering what inspections you think are necessary prior to signing off the condition and maybe some pointers what I should specifically keep an eye out for. The House is built in 1981, has chlorine pool not heated, heat pump, well/cistern, septic, two fireplaces.

Here's the list of items offered by the inspector:

-General home inspection (exterior/interior, electrical, plumbing, etc)

-pool

-well

-septic

-WETT (wood burning stoves)

My initial thought is a general home inspection, WETT, and then a septic inspection by a septic specialist. For the pool, the liner is 3 years old and other than turning on the pump, what that could there really be? For the well/cistern, it doesn't look like they'd have much to see. I already sent a water sample for potability test.

Thanks in advance.