I only used it for 6 days after a storm. I just put fresh fuel, changed the oil, cleaned the air filter and put a new spark plug in it. It didn't need any of that but I'm a mechanic and line things perfect. It cranks up very easily with only half of a pull. Trade for guns, tools, bikes, RC cars, TV, furniture, car and home audio equipment, hunting stuff or anything I can use or have fun with.