Picked up the new mower today.
It has not done a huge amount of work in it's life, but here are my initial observations:
*Engine needs a freshen up but runs sweet
*Handle bars have surface rust
*Main chain way to long and cant tension any more, Max on tensioner now
*Bearings all feel good
*Catcher dented up more than the red one :-(
*Paint all flaking off chassis and catcher
So in 2 minds of what to do:
Swap reel, engine, sprockets onto the red beast.
Strip green one, sand blast chassis, re-paint chassis, shorten chain and get new tensioner block also. Then knock as many dents as possible out of catcher and put up with it. Or source a new catcher. There is a local company that sells aftermarket ones for $150. I would assume that a Rover one would be expensive
Any thoughts?
Also whats the best way to clean up the rusty handle bars?
Thanks
