OK, first of all, I'm really not sure if I have this in the right forum so mods please move if needed.

I recently bought an old push mower (non-engine) 2ndhand. I *think* it is a Pope Wimbledon model. It has 7 blades and I've included pics below. It doesn't seem to cut the grass properly. As in, I can't get it to move properly (as opposed to it moving fine but not cutting grass). I've also included a link to a youtube vid to show what I mean. I'm guessing parts are not on correctly or not adjusted correctly. Everything I've read says that these things should be nice and smooth to push when they work.

I have two main goals here:
1) Get it working correctly and well
2) Potentially restore it to a nice shiny condition, rather than what it is now.

If I could achieve either of these through this forum I'd be wrapped. So, basically I'm asking whether there'd be anyone who'd be willing to guide me through one or both of those things either here or by PM? I'd need a fairly patient person (!) since my handyman knowledge is not the best. I don't know the names of the parts, or what certain bits are for. I really want to get it in good working order so I can use it.

Well, I'll post the pics and video and go from there.

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