Hi Micheal, and ODK members,

I hinted, at the outset, that this debate will go on forever, and we have, at OutdoorKing, over the years, gone through this many, many times.

In the end, use whatever method you are comfortable with, but I will add this...Scott Bonnar ceased production back in 1983 at Thebarton...and a lot of methods used back then are not practiced now in 2014....Reel to bedknife adjustment is not easy, particularly for a newcomer to reel mowers. wink
cheers2

Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member.
Kindest Regards, Darryl grin