Hi Jack,

I would say that the decal was added later as you suggest

I think that the rear bar is to prevent the spillage of battery acid in the event of mowing on a slope or moving the mower

The motor and reel is controlled by the lever on the right hand handle bar, this is the lever that has the lock fitted. It is a simple lock that when engaged prevents the lever from moving. The left hand lever engages the roll.

It was a good day mowing as I used all my Scott Bonnars

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I used the rotary to tidy up where the cylinders couldn't reach

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