Much better! I disabled the "don't-let-the-irresponsible-owner-mow-in-reverse" cut-out. This will save time on the mowing, much less the wear on the clutch.
If you don't know what's all around you when you mow, then you shouldn't be on the mower in the first place.
I've bought a 1993 model 1440. I would like to know if this model has enough power to use a snow plow attachment, utility cart, etc. Since I've been told that the 1xxx line is without drive shaft (belts only), I was wondering if owners of this model had any problem using it for snow plowing...