Hi, I recently picked up what I believe to be a Scott Bonnar model 33 lawnmower off the side of the road during a council rubbish collecfion.
I have absolutely zero mechanical knowledge currently but would like to restore it back to its former glory before using it to cut my lawn. Based on reading some posts here I believe it to be a mark 2 model as it has a belt and chain configuration.
The original engine I believe has been replaced with a briggs and stratton 475 series 148cc. It also has a Rover speed control switch. I will try to upload some pictures.
Although I haven't tried starting it yet, apart from the odd dents and scratches the mower seems to be in good condition for its age, except for a random bit of wire sticking out from the front of the engine.
My question is, what's the wire sticking out from the engine and where should I start in a restoration process from a complete novice prospective, I assume rust and dent removal would be the first steps before trying the mechanical side of things.
