Hello RayRay,
That's all good news.
You're quite right about some reel mowers having springs for reel protection.
On your machine, that would be achieved in the transmission via belt drive
to the motor.
Obviously, a shaver blade is not really suitable for residential lawns, so
the trick will be not to cut too low in the initial cuts, and then bring the
height gradually down to the intended height of cut.
A photo or two would be welcome when you're ready.
Best of Supercut mowing!
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JACK
