Hi Frank66,

Blade Butcher is quite correct that the damage is rather superficial. I'm not sure how you would go in removing the reel and sole plate as I'm not aware of your skill level but the real skill comes to reinstalling it and adjusting it correctly. This can be tricky for the novice and there are some fantastic video's on this topic here on the ODK forum.

removal video,

https://www.outdoorking.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=31688#Post31688

Installation video,

https://www.outdoorking.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=32207#Post32207

If you are not comfortable able to do the actual work and are able to transport transport the machine yourself I would be only too happy to recommend someone local to you.

Only too happy to help out a fellow Adelaideian.

Cheers,
BB

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