Hi guys,

I've been a member of the forum for a while, but I'm mostly just a reader! I'm pretty keen on a nice lawn, and as such I've wanted to buy a reel mower for a long time. Found one at the local tip (Canberra) and bought it for 70 bucks. I think I got a bargain, but I'll let you guys be the judge!

I don't know much about it, but I will attach some photos and hopefully you guys can fill me in on the history and condition (from what you can see).

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A video of it running is here: https://1drv.ms/v/s!Aqqs5SaUjwc-puh3RkfUYLBumgbq6A

I have a few specific questions if anyone can help out:

1. In the last image there, you can (maybe?) see the spring that controls the throttle is no good - moving the throttle lever does nothing (the spring has no tension, looks too big even), you have to manually activate the throttle. Presumably I can buy a new spring, but not sure what it's called or where to get it?

2. It doesn't run very well - sometimes it idles nicely (see the video link) - but sometimes it tries to stall and I have to close the choke for a second then open it again and it idles again for a while, then same again. I guess I can recon the carby internals which might help?

3. When it is cold or not idling well, there is a loud knock from the top of the engine. Doesn't sound great. There wasn't much oil in it when I got it, not sure if there is some major damage in there or what...

All in all I'm over the moon with it for the price - but no doubt it will need some work here and there.

That's it for now - no doubt I will have many more questions! Any thoughts? Your insight will be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
Damian