OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Welcome to Outdoorking Forum HELP Area Introductions New member SB45

Hi all,
Six month ago I picked up a SB45 14� from a roadside rubbish heap.

Talking to an old green keeper at work �Les� reported these machines work very well and finish with a very nice cut.
I have been putting effort into the lawns at home as I am about to sell so I thought stuff it I'll give it a go.

The SB was complete and original, with little effort I sorted some minor ignition problems and had it running,

I have been hook from the minute I had a drive. I absolutely love it!

With some lurking around here reading a lot, I have completed the following.

- Purchase an old tired but complete Kirby Tecumseh motor to rob a few odds and sods.
- Fitted a new air filter
- Replaced the muffler with a new replacement
- Fresh engine oil
- New plug
- Reel paint and re-race
- Cleaned up the soul plate and bottom knife.
- Back lapped the mc
- Cleaned up the chains �hot grease bath� reassembled and adjusted.

I appreciate the member�s effort for correlating and maintaining a place with so much documented knowledge, and hope to contribute a little as my new obsession progresses.

Thanks Benjamin David.

G'day Oldmate
A warm welcome to these forums from me.

This model 45 is my favourite ...
mainly because a 450407 was my first new reel mower.

For just a couple of model years, SB painted the chaincase
and handle name plate in a crazed black finish.

This one is c1975, because it does not have the pentagon chaincase logo,
introduced c1976, when SB moved to Briggs engines - as seen here:

https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/85032/brochure-c1976.html

Many thanks for the offer to contribute - a form of 'giving back'.
It is amazing what members learn from other members!

Nice images for the record too.

Jack