Hi all,

I'm Chris, just a typical electrician from W.A. Originally from N.T, I've always had a love for my gardens, and even more so my lawn. I used to have an SB reel mower, but due to my lawn type I decided to change it out for a push along Honda. Mowing 400sqm of lawn twice a week was doing my head in....I love my lawn as much as the next person, but there is a line that has to be drawn.

Anyhow, I've just picked up an Ings Commercial edger with an old kirby sitting on it and a Rover 85 model for a carton of beer. Absolute bargain in my books. The Edger needs some serious work to the Kirby as it looks to have been poorly maintained, but the frame itself is in fantastic condition. The Rover 85 reel mower I've not long learnt is a rare piece of kit that is difficult to come by in regards to parts. Lucky for me it's in great condition, however the B&S motor has seen better days and I'll likely look at a complete replacement. The aim with the mower is to strip it down, sandblast and powder coat it and restore it as good as I can pending funds. My only dilemma is the fact that it's impossible to find a parts list for it, let alone any manuals that used to come with it due to being so old. I noticed there is a manual section on this forum where for $15 I can get my hands on a parts manual, but as I'm unable to see whats in the manual, I'm not certain whether this is what I'm actually looking for or not. Maybe someone with access can confirm or deny such. Worst case scenario, I'll find a local mower shop that may have some history.

This forum is a wealth of information and knowledge from some well informed folk, and I look forward to the banter and chatter that come along with the learning process.

Cheers all
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