Hello McGruffy,
I still haven't used one of these yet, but I am in the process of refurbishing two of these.
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Things I have done:
Stop rust using rust converter, I Galmet then paint with kill rust.
Replaced all bearings: top & bottom cutter, left and right drive shaft, wheel bearing & there is the cutter belt idler bearing.

The engine I removed and served as a separate task.

I have a part no. for the cutter belt (A01397 V- Belt)
If you take your old drive belt to a belt place they will match it up.

Maintenance is endless some things to keep your machine working:
Correct oil level, keep fuel tank free from grass water, remove grass spiralled around cutter disc, clean underneath, check belt alignment & tension.
Check to ensure everything that is meant to move does so freely.

Here are images of my 7hp Honda driven machine. Happy to help with any other questions you may have.
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Last edited by mark electric; 08/01/15 04:26 PM.
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