$13.68 and another step

I have taken another step in the passage of home ownership. I have purchased a lawnmower.. It is a nicely used Craftsman. I picked it up today for 10 dollars at a garage sale. It was much dirtier before this picture was taken. But after a new plug and oil, I will get an air filter soon, it runs pretty good. I think the o ring at the bottom of the filler tube is shot, but that is cheap.

From research online the motor is a Tecumseh. I have heard they are hard to start but, this one is not bad. If you inspect the picture above you will notice it has the gear driven front wheels. Not something I really wanted because it makes it difficult to pull backwards, but for ten dollars what am I going to do complain.. get outa here...
I didn't time it.. I cut the front yard before dinner and back yard after. but I would guessestimate it will only take about 25mins to cut. That is if I don't have to pick up mosquito toys from McD.

Total spent $13.68