had a bit of spare time on my hands today so decided to have a look at the old girl, after a bit of lube to free up the jammed pull starter and a tank of fresh fuel it actually started pretty easily just hot wiring the stater with jump leads, will give it a good wash tomorrow and start looking into the issues,
1. wiring is a mess but shouldnt be too hard
2 can engage drive in reverse but cant get forward drive
3 cutter deck seems to be not quite disengaging completely
hopefully a good wash and some lube will help alot