Looks dangerous...That is a serious hack job welding the PTO shaft directly to the clutch drive shaft. You're looking at serious money if you decide on repairs. You'll need to go for a complete new clutch assembly (3 parts), including bearing, spring, cork, keys, a new clutch drive shaft, deflector (missing?), deflector clamp (missing?), catcher(missing?) and probably new engine crankshaft. Engine is not original? and it is also missing a fuel cap, air filter, air filter housing, flywheel cowling, recoil starter pulley, recoil spring etc. Can't really tell, but it looks as if the carburetor/governor linkages are toast too. Other issues will be worn bearings, sloppy front roller end caps and shaft wear. Only saving grace is a reel and bottom blade that might be in good condition for sharpening. I can tell you that a rough paint job (especially by hand) was almost certainly a way to hide any defects in this mower (of which there are many).
Last edited by xhall; 06/04/16 03:17 AM.
