Yes, I certainly do as I have a new G85. I really hate disinformation, so let me help you with at least this model. First of all if you want to get the accurate history of BCS and Grillo call up Earth Tools and speak to Joel, the owner, who is 37 and has been in his family business since he was 12. Briefly Grillo has been making walk-behind tillers from their beginnings where BCS was making sickle mowers. BCS decided that they wanted to explore expanding their line diversty and contacted Grillo, who was equally interested in adding sickle mowers to their line. They actually partnered up for a period, but eventually went their own ways but still have friendly ties with each other. Another words, Grillo was never made by BCS, ever, nor was it owned by BCS. They began as separate companies from the "get go" and are still separate except for the instance mentioned above. Grillo has been making fine tillers for a very long time and they basically have not changed for years. However, BCS is predicting to have some majour revamping of their tiller lines soon. They have already discontinued their 710 model that was replaced by the 712. The Grillo tillers in this country are powered by different power plants than in the European market. I opted for the Vanguard/Briggs & Stratton 7.5hp engine. It is actually made in Japan by Mitsubishi and is a dead ringer for a Honda. The pull start even feels the same nas a Honda. From what I have heard and read, it is just about as good and has the same longevity as the Honda, but it is at least $400 less expensive. The only reason that you might opt for the 9hp Honda rather than the 7.5hp Vanguard is if you might want to use some of the PTO accessories. Also, you will find that the Grillo is less expensive than similar BCS tillers. Finally, the Grillo is very safe as well. I have no idea who told someone that the tiller tines rotate backwards when the Grillo is in reverse. You can't even engage the tiller tines whilst the tractor is running in reverse! As for the G*d awful green, I think that is a matter of taste. I happen to really like that bright neon green. It isn't the same old boring RED garden shop junk and it certainly doesn't look it. I decided to get the Grillo after my old 26 year old Econo-Horse Troy-Built died. I would recommend a Grillo to anyone and everyone that could see fit to afford one. I really started out to purchase a BCS, but thanks to the honesty and integrity of Joel DuFour, at Earth Tools, I am so glad to have found the Grillo line. I hope this has helped and developed a more accurate representation of Grillo tractors and impliments, as well as any confusion regarding BCS as well. Regards

Yes, you can definitely put pre-emergent down now and it will not hurt the fall fescue seeding. However, do consider that you have to put pre-emergent down BEFORE weed seeds like POA germinate. Unfortunately I found this statement on a Perdue.edu website about golf course maintenance dated in September: Poa annua germination peaks in September and October, but will continue to germinate throughout a warm winter and well into spring. Open turf from late aerification will encourage Poa annua germination. Additionally, bringing soil cores to the surface will also bring viable Poa seeds to the surface further encouraging germination. The best method to help limit Poa encroachment at this time of the year is with preemergence herbicides. A number of products are labeled for Poa annua control and applications around Labor Day are most effective. However, if no preemergence herbicide was applied yet and aerification is still scheduled for this year, itÂs not too late to apply. A benefit of applying preemergence now is that it will continue to limit Poa germination throughout the winter and spring and will prevent summer annuals like crabgrass from germinating early next summer. So it sounds like POA is germinating about the same time you want your fescue to germinate. Putting down pre-emergent now may not help you. You might be able to find more information if you google "poa annua germination" or "poa annua control" and look for links to southern sites. Here is a UGA site. Here is a link that might be useful: UGA poa annua

Update on this issue. I had another tech look at the system today. This one was recommended by the Ducane distributor. Turns out the tech who said it was the compressor (Mr. experience) had his head up his butt. The compressor is bad, but there is an underlying problem what caused it to go. One of the lines from the condensor had snapped. The guy who came today asked if the 1st guy had even looked at it. The gap between the two ends of the broken line was about 1/2", so it was very noticeable. He is ordering the parts to fix everything. It will be covered under the parts warranty. The Ducane distributor was very helpful.

You've done a good job of documenting the problem. I'd put this information into a letter form and then ask that the unit be replaced - under warranty. Send copies to the CEO of Amana and everyone else all the way down to the owner of the company that did the original installation. I know very little about heat pumps, but I know that you should not be having all these problems. The first problem with the "hard start" kit is a big red flag. Those are typically installed on old compressors that are on their way out. "Hard start" means just what it says - the electric motor is old and needs an extra kick of electricity. It's unconscionable to put one of those on a brand-new unit. Rose