Hello 8lueoval and Mod CJ,

Firstly I hear what you are saying regarding the non contact method for the reel and bed knife, but that method as shown in the Reel adjustment video has now been critically reviewed and is classified as obsolete for Scott Bonnar domestic mowers. It is still relevant for various commercial grade cylinder cut machines with far more advanced set ups and tolerances.

So the correct method is to adjust the reel so that you have just the lightest amount of contact and thus it becomes self sharpening, thus regular adjustments have to be made as routine maintenance. This also places a small amount of back pressure on the drive train system which is good.

BTW your reels and bed knife appear to be in very good shape as they've been recently machined and the bed knife replaced.

Once you've done this procedure let us know how you get on.

Also have you checked that transfer shaft for any free play within the primary clutch housing ?

I am heading off interstate today but taking a laptop with me so I'll be able to correspond with you and see how things are traveling along.


Cheers,
BB

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.