In article .com,
" wrote:

Trouble with 4 strokes, I understand, is that you cannot just lie them
down any old how - the crankcase oil runs away.

True but my Honda 2HP engine can be laid down in one of 2 orientations.
The side you can't lay it is the one with the tiller handle, and I
suspect few would try this side anyway.

The Honda is lightweight - 12kg IIRC, air cooled so no internal
corrosion, and has a centrifugal clutch. The engine spins around for
reverse, which I find I rarely need to do. I'm quite happy with it.

PDW