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Does anyone know if you can download a service manual for a Diplomat 430
( rear Catcher )
the clutch has failed and i need some help replacing it . its a great mower so i am very keen to do a full restore
cheers

We do not have a service manual for either the 430 or the 590. However there is a detailed thread about dismantling those mowers (which are very similar to each other) here:
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=22699&page=1

You will notice from the thread that it may not be the clutch that has failed: that machine is extremely prone to having its nylon roller-drive gear detach itself from its hub, resulting in a failure to drive the roller. If that has occurred you will need to consider replacing the plastic gear. Details are proviced in the thread.

thanks very much grumpy
i will get to it as soon as i get a chance

Bruce Deejay and grumpy thanks again for your input gents
my old Diplomat has had a re vamp

New Honda upgrade
sand blast and repaint
Re chrome bars and new decals
new front roller
new bed knife
new metal drive gear
sharpen reel and new bearings

back lapping today then ready to go
better than new
look out lawn

cheers boys

That is sensational workmanship - Great Resto.
Better than new
Well done.

Hi jocks, and on a brilliant restoration, the machine has come up a treat....all that you need now is a pair of rubber grips and she's just like a bought one!

Smokin!!!! (well not in the literal sense)

Wow, that thing is fantastic! I have just started a resto on a 430 and hopefully i truns out like that! Where did you get the paint from?

Hi Kynan, and a warm welcome to the forum. Its great to have another Scott Bonnar owner on board.

Unfortunately Jocks has not visited the forum since late last year, perhaps send him a PM or email.

Re: your question on the ring gear, this is not the correct forum for questions on your SB590....I will move this thread to: Repairs and Maintenance >>Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers.
I will answer your question there....this keeps the archives intact for future reference.
I will now close this thread.