ok so before replying to this add read it first ok so its side discharge only its a mastercaft 20 inch cut deck blade was sharpened fresh oil fresh gas hear the thing it needs the brake cable and cable holder (what ever you wanna call what holds cable) but yes you can use it you just need to clamp brake arm off say with cable tie then when you wanna stop motor take tie off of so yes you can use lawnmower way it is or go buy cable and holder $50 CASH ONLY you must email number to be called back and i dont text if add is still up its still for sale will remove add when sold