Hi Norm and Naz,
I don't think you can just cut the back out on your mower because it is the self drive .
I'd get a catcher from another mower ,not sure if this fits I would need to check but I usually
find another mowers catcher will fit
https://www.cltoolcentre.com.au/mak...-assembly-for-dlm460-dlm461-dlm464z.htmlI'm surprised people will spend around $550. on a Honda motor ,I know in USA you get GCV motors
new around $250. Aus dollars.
They have remote control petrol mowers with free post under $600.
Cheers
Max.