The typewriter keys are free and you can type on it no problem, I imagine it will need a new ribbon. The typewriter locks within the case with 4 tabs. (Cub Cadet, Troy Bilt, Kohler, Briggs, Tecumseh, Polaris, Artic Cat, Suzuki, Wheel Horse, Bolens, Mitsubisi Satoh, Murray, Stihl, Husqvarna, [Car parts: tons of classic Porsche 944 parts!]. ).
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