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Hi all,

Just wanted to say hi. I have only just found this website and there is a wealth of knowledge.

Ill add some photos below however it is a 14" Scott Bonnar with an old Kirby that i picked up for $250. From reading this site i believe it is between 1974-75 for the frame and not sure on the motor.

Great little mower and runs pretty good for its age. Perfect for my 55m2 back yard.

Thanks for a great website.

James

Hi Jimlib,

Welcome and I'll have to say you're in good company here.


You are spot on with the 1974 determination of your machines birth as it has the twin ally plates which were issued around that year but not for too long until replaced by the single dual line ID plate.

Once again welcome to the ODK.

Cheers,
BB.

Hello jimlib and Mod BB

A warm welcome from me too.

I note the less-common 'crazed black' chaincase and handle plate.
It looks in great original condition.
The reel would respond to a backlap or re-grind.

Cheers
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Jack

p.s. Interesting mod to the inner primary clutch housing.

Hi Guy's,

Well spotted Jack, thus this makes the machine an early 1975 unit and not a 1974 unit as initially stated. This would one of the last Model 45's fitted with a Kirby power plant as shortly after they went to using Briggs engines across the whole range until the end of model 45 production under the Rover brand.

Cheers,
BB.

Hi All, and thanks.

Appreciate the feedback and information you have all provided.

I will look at the backlap and sharpen later however for now have adjusted the reel so it just clears, new filter, made the primer work, cleaned the carby bowl, clean fuel, and Cuts like a dream now. Cant wait to see the improvement after the sharpen etc.

I'll post some more photos (better quality too) once i give her a clean.

Thanks
James

Hi Jim,

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.