I was gifted a mower (Toro 22″ recycler)

I've been watching my local marketplaces for a better mower. I messaged everyone I thought had a good mower for a good price. Numerous times being stood up or fishing out the post was a scam.

I replied to one more add Friday. "Lawnmower 4 sale"
Thought the title could use some work but I saw in the photo what looked like a Toro. Currently using a 13" Ryobi 24v..

I sent a message. Ad location was different then posted… Figured okay maybe stolen… Let's see how it goes *I already had given ad address set up a time all that

They drove it across the city (so I'm told ) about 45min. I'm looking at it I ask if we can fuel it as per discussed. They looked at me ahhh man!
We didn't buy gas.

I figured sale was dead at that moment.

They looked at me . Said you know you've been great to chat with. I love your lawn care side business idea.

They said. Free.

Here it is cleaned up.

Everything works. Self propelled. Huge step up from my current mower . Debbie if you're here. Thank you !