Walk Behind Lawn Mowers

I am concerned. I have slowly replaced my yard equipment with husky brand, starting with a bt 350, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, edger, and recently a 435. Everything works great, exceeds my expectations, except the saw. It is very hard to start. Unlike the rest of my equipment, which starts by the second pull. I am in the market for a new mower, and seriously considering the hu700f. After reading the reviews, I'm not so sure. I don't want to buy something that is not reliable or breaks down every year or so. I do appreciate the warranty, but it is so annoying when something does not work properly . Is the husqvarna quality giving way to corporate greed by using inferior parts and materials to save a buck and increase profits? I do not mind paying a little extra for quality, that is why I went to Husqvarna.
David