Hi kymbom2g,
It would be very much appreciated if we could get a close-up of the logo (with ruler).
It is clearly different to the 2nd generation 45 Lawn Kings.
I think Sir Chook's second photo (of a different machine) does confirm the livery.
As I said, these were handsome machines - and quite rare.
Matching the clutch colour to the main colour was the practice with the Model 45s back then,
so it seems 'right' that this would occur on the Lawn King as well.
I do not know about the engine. If the HK 30 was used on the 17" 45s, then it seems logical
that a 16" would receive a similar size engine...
I guess we need to just wait for new evidence to come to light.
What is emerging, though, is that the first Lawn King was more than a cosmetic version
of the older Model 33. It is a distinct model (asssuming the transmission changes are genuine).
I am keen to hear what Administrator Deejay thinks when he returns from his interstate sojourn.
All very interesting.
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JACK.
