I bought one of the HF 24 ton 8HP B&S this spring. For the money it's split everything I put at it so far - about 5 cords. I had a similar problem with the hydraulic filter only mine just loosened up (the only thing i forgot to check if it was tight during assembly - quite a mess). I did run thru all the other connections and teflon taped fittings etc. I modified the location of the control valve to make it easier to operate. I did a small review in this section after I purchased mine but it was in conjunction with a cord saw review. Why do people not like the Briggs and Stratton engines. I will agree the Kawasaki and Honda engines are what I usually lean towards for a commercial piece of equipment but I have an old walk behind leaf blower with an 8
HP I/C engine and it just keeps running.