Craig,

The engine on the mower was made in 1982 and the damage to the roller should not affect the cutting.

As to the cylinder I would be removing it and the bottom blade in order to have them reground. The removal is fairly simple, all you need to do is remove the chain sprocket and then remove the bolts holding the bearings in for the cutting cylinder.

Then remove the end that does not have the sprocket on it and it will slide out fairly easily. cheers2

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Bruce


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