Aargh! At least you have multiple backup vehicles around the place to drive into Madison or Monroe to find a knob! (Sounds like it would be good to get the abandoned pick running too, or put the tailgate up and turn the bed into a big flower planter!)
At least its not February and you will not need to drive on unplowed roads covered with ice and snow until late September or so! ( Maybe.... :)
I bought the mower locally, so getting a part hopefully won’t be a problem.
I bought the mower in 2018 and so far it had some factory recall on it so s he had to go into the shop, I’ve had flat tires, got it stuck under the deck when I mowed while it was too wet (Beau was Up North so my neighbor pulled me out with his 4x) so she and I already have QUITE the history!
I DO like getting the house yard mowed in 2 hours versus 4 or more - or a whole week when I was using a push mower with power assist!