Hello all,
It looks like I've been bitten by the Scott Bonnar 45 bug, I have recently purchased a Solid deck 17" with replaced Honda G100 motor. I had been looking to replace my rotary mower with an Aussie reel. What I know so far from my limited knowledge:
- Reel grind and new knife
- Reel drive sprocket will need replacing along with chains
- Clutch has a crack near cotter pin
- Clutch thrust pad washer to be replaced.
- Replace most/all bearings
- Front roller has had shaft welded on both sides (I will repair/replace)
Let me know what you think, my plan is to restore to neat and tidy condition as it will be my main mower. I will start another thread when I start this process to document the restoration.
Also, I have been offered another SB45 17", a twin railer, with a replaced Briggs and Stratton, newer catcher (doesn't match mower green), reel is still sharp and knife is good condition, chains and sprockets all serviceable. One downside is the deck has been repaired a long time ago by a local company who specalised in SB's, I can see small plate has been welded to the deck front and back but would not be able to take motor off until i purchased. They are asking for $500, just not sure if this is a good price and i realise it would be hard to guesstimate without good photos which i dont have.
Happy to be here and have found tonnes of information on this site.
Ryan
