I heard this is a problem with the pros too.i have one that came apart and needs reglued but still works.pm me if ya want her.prolly get ya through the rest of the season.
Local dealer now says stator may ship on the 21st of this month, and other sources of new are higher cost, so asked dealer to keep the one I already paid for coming.
Have your dealer search for available inventory at other dealers... another place MIGHT have one on the shelf... you never know You'd be surprised the thing's some dealers have sitting on the shelf for years at a time.