OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers Rover 45 - 6 or 8 blades

Hi again lovemygreen, Firstly, on your becoming a Rover 45 owner. Can you please post the Model, Type and Code numbers stamped on the air cowling of the Briggs....we can then give you the date of manufacture.

Now to your problems;
The silver tag you are trying to fit to the bottom of the grass deflector goes underneath the front rail in the position of the hole and the black screw knob fastens it there.

You then roll the grass deflector behind the reel and the 2 short tabs on the bottom secure it to the top of the soleplate (the bottom blade holder) and the 2 longer tabs at the top of the deflector slide through the small cut outs in the front rail and you adjust it to the correct position.
Here's a pic, this is not my machine, but you will get the idea.

The catcher then hooks to the 2 fixed lugs attached to the chassis side frames. You can see them in the pic at the front edge of the deflector.

I have had a look at the chains and sprockets, and unfortunately the small (top) primary sprocket is reaching the end of its life, as is the double cutter sprocket (the inner primary side especially). These will need to be replaced as will the primary chain. This has been caused by the chain being way to tight and incorrectly adjusted

The cutter clutch is also out of adjustment causing the plastic thrust pad to melt...this pad will need replacing, and you will have to remove the engine and clutch assembly to complete the task.
We can help you through the procedures to complete these tasks yourself. All parts are available through the OutdoorKing online store.
Re: drilling the protective cover...I myself wouldn't, I would remove the cover to oil the machine and inspect it for serviceability at the same time.
I personally use a good quality grease on my chains, you can see my video...Click HERE