I bought a 8241AE over the weekend. The carb was super varnished from sitting i don't know how long. Once i got it cleaned i attached a cup starter and rope to the top and it started on the 1st pull. I let it run for 10 min and the mower died all the sudden. I checked for spark and it had none. I had a new coil so i replaced it and it started before i got to the end of the rope. I went to batteries plus and got a new emergency light battery for $23 two primes and it fires extremely easy with the battery. I took it all the way down to the frame and degreased the whole machine. I taped the decals and touched up the deck greased the capstan and here is the finished product. Hope you enjoy the pics! It has been pretty quiet on here for a while so i thought i would break the silence!