Grumpy, thanks heaps for the info! I'm hoping to pick up some new belts and blades from Greenfield tomorrow.
The manual they gave me has a parts list and pictures + some general specs. I did notice that something under the seat has been dodgied with tie wire, i cant see much but i cant only assume it may be something to do with the belt tensioner.
Will pull it down on the weekend for a further looksee.