OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers SB Electric Reel: Doesn't Spin?

Hi All,new to the site.great site btw!
I own a SB electric mower and ive just replaced the cork (clutch).
Before i replaced the cork, the machine was working fine until i hit something with the cylinder.
It stopped spinning (jammed) and that was that.Wouldnt work.Pulled it apart and found the cork was
completely worn away.Replaced yesterday and it still does'nt work! When engaged the cylinder wont spin.
Now im no mechanic and if it requires dismantling,im in trouble. Advice would be greatly appreciated
and even a local repair\man shop.Im in the Woodville area Adelaide. Thanks

Welcome Serbrider,

I did see a post on here about the cork clutch pads and the mention of glue, I could be wrong. I will have a search and see what comes up.

Scott Bonnar cork clutch pads


https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=57747

Cut and paste the links in the thread as they don't appear to be active, happy reading !

Hello Sirbrider and paul_c

Thanks for those links Paul!
This should be easy to advise on - but only with more information.

The Scott Bonnar electrics were made since 1923.
By the 1950s the electrics included both mains and battery electrics.
They did not have an engine clutch as such, but only a landroll clutch.
The primary clutch was the on/off switch.

So ... we need to identify the specific model.
I'm not sure what cork has been replaced.
If its a 45 it will be in the chaincase; if a Model 40 it will be
inboard, next to the roller.

Serbrider, we need some photos:
Information on posting photos may be found HERE.

Hope this helps.
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JACK

Hi Serbrider,

As I'm in Adelaide I'm sure I could help you out. If you would like some help just PM me.

Cheers,
BB