Been on the hunt for a supercut or 17 or 20 inch model 45 for a while and found this 170026 for sale. Sold as hasn't been running for a while but assuming nothing is catastrophically wrong with the engine, can't see anything from the pictures that would prohibit it running unless the coil is shot or something, but haven't actually seen it in person yet.
Haven't investigated the front roller situation yet, wondered if the machine had been dropped, hoping not but the frame doesn't look twisted as far as I can see, hoping it can be repaired easily.
I think it may be an ex council or commercial use machine but don't know much history other than that.
A few questions for anyone who can assist.
1) Never dealt with the transport wheels before, do they fold up or get removed to mow? 2) Is the Honda G42 a repower? All the literature seems to indicate a 170026 would have had a G40 or G41. 3) Any ideas on the front roller? Could it just be needing adjustment or has something broken? 4) Don't believe it has a catcher, I have found reproductions online but wondered if anyone might know of one sitting around the place? I travel around the place for work through SA, Vic, NSW mainly so can facilitate collection if someone has something.
Goal isn't a full restoration but a tidy up and return to service at this point in time. Maybe restore in the future sometime.
