I have many gas powered devices: a Honda HT-R3811 riding mower, a Craftsman walk behind mower, a small chipper, a small roto tiller, a Toro snow blower, a Honda/Troy Bilt pressure washer, a Briggs and Stratton generator and one crappy Poulan chain saw. Also a 5HP Mercury outboard and a 12HP Yanmar diesel (in a sailboat). I do all the work on these and keep them in good running order most of the time. None of these were purchased new. A number of the machines were given to me - some running, some not. I enjoy taking care of them, though it is frustrating at times when you would like to use a machine but must do repairs first. Each one of these has a good story or two to go with it, but I'll save that part for later.