Just a point regarding the set up of the reel and bed knife relationship and that is it should be set up with light contact between the two parts. The non contact method is not recommended for the Model 45. Scott Bonnar describe this quite comprehensively in their owners manual that was issued with each mower.
Cheers, BB.
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.