bryanska wrote:
Have you tried pushing it without the self-propel drive engaged?
Always a good option if it is practical.


It's quite heavy. Much heavier than a regular push mower, especially
with a big 6HP engine and electric start parts.

The problem is, it goes only marginally faster when I push it. I just
can't get this thing around the yard, and I'm a fit guy!


Perhaps you've discovered why the previous owner left it behind...

BTW, "Lawn mowing should be fun?!?" ;-)