And yes,The rubbber boot for the starter and height adjust only came in green rubber. Did someone tell you otherwise? Im Sorry,I didnt know this was on your unconfirmed list Ive Never heard of Black being used Ever.
In quick addition the ALL groove covers,oil nips and sheerline front flap cover were all made of green plastic. If you look closely on a good example you will see a very subtle marble pattern running through it.
Wait unkie...The mower at the start of the thread has the dog nut:) Do You mean WITH" the Visible nut right? It is the earliest starter (my option 1) I never noticed either! Cooool So thats another one. That starter is the same as the one on the cover of the users manual,and the one I really wanted to confirm as being the First original Starter on the Automatic,as both mine have this type. .....Thanks for spotting that Unkie,id missed it, Seems they carried on a lot longer thatn id thought to. BUT why are there none around? So yes another confirmation of the first starter type,just wonder when they changed to the next type? maybee it was around the time you suggest,since most claimed autos ive seen have the later style. .....hopefully the manual will tell,and another piece will be confirmed and finished.
Ive Never heard of Black being used Ever. 
