Hi BB,

Was so glad to see your response yesterday, thanks a lot.

Reading your opinion on the mower's drive sprocket, and that it is in good knick is great news as i was really hoping you were going to say that smile

So, the thrust pad photo - yes, the reason i couldn't give you one of them is because there is no thrust pad - just the fork. I gather this is a major contributor to drive reel not disengaging.

Thankfully, following your advice, those screws came out (mainly thanks to the hammer and right screwdriver as you suggested). I'll need to buy a couple of new screws as i've damaged them using a poor screwdriver earlier. You live and learn smile

I checked the clutch using the pull rope process, and it's straight as a dye. Purchased a cheap 3 arm gear puller, and the clutch half has come off PTO now - Didn't realise how stubborn it could be could be to get off! Checked the cotter pin, and again, was in great condition.

Had some fun taking the clutch assembly apart to check cork, spring etc. I don't know exactly how they're supposed to look, so i'll try find some more information around here to help me before putting back together. Feel free to chime in if you want.

The reel has been taken to local mower shop to be sharpened, but the bedknife needs to be replaced. Should get it back tomorrow smile

Will post some photo's here of before and after just incase anyone will find it interesting.

Here are the before's smile

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Till next time!

Cheers,
Stew