Hi Grumpy

Tried the mower again and it was cutting a lot better. the grass had been cut with a different mower and was a lot greener than before. Not sure what is going on.

Ended up breaking the black plastic shoot. Any idea roughly what it will cost to replace?

Another thing I found is that the steering rod that goes from one wheel to the other popped off on one end. the spring steel cap that holds it on the ball joint is gone. Then the other end went as well. Hmm. 2 new rod caps needed.

Regards
Nigel