Hello Agrid,

Firstly a nice warm welcome to the ODK Forums :welcome:

Well it seems you've managed to pick up a rather well kept example of a 20 inch Series 2 model 45. These don't come available very often in Series 2 without from what I can see no fractured rails, but only good close up topographical photos around the engine mount area will confirm this and also some close ups of the drive train and reel and bedknife contact area. If nothing's wrong, then you've got yourself an absolute bargain.

If you can supply us with the sequence of numbers stamped into the engine cowling that's located adjacent to the carburetor area then we'll be able to more accurately date the machine as I'm sure it still has it's original B&S power plant.

Looking forward to seeing more photos soon.

Cheers,
BB.

Here's an example of where to find that number.

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PS. Have noticed one slightly negative thing and that is that the catcher resting rubber blocks are missing from the square steel mounts on the chassis side plates. This will no doubt have already had an effect on the resting points of the catcher and will eventually wears holes through and thus make the catcher sit much closer to the ground.

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.