Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm not sure when I'll get time to upload photos but I will definately do it asap. And I'm keen to get a hold of the manuals/parts list.
Grumpy - Cheers, that's what I was a bit worried about (the blades going blunt quickly). I don't think the noise is all that smooth. I have a slight problem though. I don't have any lawn! Well not yet anyway. I'm rolling down some Zoysia this weekend coming (hopefully not in the rain). After that, I'll be able to give it a good run and have a closer look at it. Unfortunately I don't have a whole lot of spare time at the moment though. I will keep everyone posted.