Yes my thoughts exactly!. When we were talking about the transition and the difference between a possible 2 models I started to think..(yes dangerous I know) Why it did take so long to release a manual. Theory 1,
Were Amendments still being made up to 2,000 mowers after release? (Taking into account My serial run of 111954). Unfortuntaley My other Auto has no documents so would offer no light other than it being in high 112,000 range,still Early in the Run.
I agree with your assumption on the manual. Theory 2,
The conflicting images in the manual to me also,would more likely prove that the Image on the cover is the Amended/ealrier Mower that may have been superceded( The one originally designed from the begining). Again ill point out the use of prior/earlier images for later models. Id say the artwork for the mower was done and left as is since it didnt differ greatly to the revised model,only a different part that would go unoticced by most. The fact the Repair manual came out a year later with REAR amendments listed only and NOT Front,might prove that the Flap in the original diagram was never actually released...:) The rear amendments were probably made due to a design fault that presented itself after it was released.
No this manual is text only. It does make reference to a knurled nut on the front flap assy,but im still tring to undertsand its meaning,think its just to adjust throttle speed. hard too tell without a diagram. ...If its relevent ill inform you.
Ok so My mower is 111954. This is 2,000 mowers after release.
It was bought from the original owner with this paper work and a short story,similar to blumblys. The front flap broke early in its life and was replaceded. It broke again and then was reverted to std form (by Cant think of the name now,a large mower shop in canberra) who serviced it most of its life. 1 guard broke in time and he removed both. The mower was still used up until the time I bought it 2 years ago. The really crazy thing about this mower was The man I got to pick it up for me who worked at the original site,(now a mechanical and radiator store) was the same guy who serviced it for the last 25 years of its life when the site was still repairing mowers....
Anyways 2,000 mowers passed would be more than enough time to amend the updated parts and release a correct manual yes?
Dont worry to much about the Order now" reference as its not so important or alters too much,the point is that they were probably being made by this time and confirming orders....Generally you have something to offer before taking orders.
