hi deejay, yer your right about the sole plste it stays bolted on but the bottom blade is removed from the sole plate. I was thinking about making up a cover that could be hinged off the front of the catcher and rest on the deflector and made out of perspex so one can see the load being carried by the catcher, its just an idea see pick below its a south african made protea, groomer/scarifier thay are a dead sert of the late scott bonnar 45 hehe well scott bonnar did have lawn mower agencies in south africa in years gone by kind regards steve.....
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