Hi Mark, thanks for the heads up on your post, I must have missed your reply, I am sorry.
Mate, some info on your machine....looking at the solid engine deck, she is an early machine (unless the deck has been replaced at some stage) if it is a Series 1...I would date it from 1968 - 1973 roughly...we can get a good guess at its age if you post the
complete string of numbers on the air-cowling of the Briggs engine.
She has a couple of later model features...the black plastic end caps on the front roller and the later model logo on the handle bar cover and also the black knobs on the grass deflector adjusters....This is strange unless she is a 'bitsa'. Maybe someone started a restoration earlier and bought all the Series 2 bits for her....I'm leaning towards the engine deck being replaced because the twin-rail Series 2 was prone to cracking. She may be a Series 2 machine.
The cylinder reel has heaps of life left...the bottom blade less so...may need to be replaced in the future.
The sprockets are all serviceable, however you will need to replace the double cutter sprocket and the small engine primary sprocket as they are both nearing the end of their service life. At this time, you will need also to replace the primary chain for these sprockets, as it will have stretched.
Finally, a re-spray of the chassis including the catcher...(engine is fine)....new engine and chassis decals and stickers...she will come up a treat!!
There you have it! Looking forward to your posting the numbers on the Briggs cowling....
