so an update after quite some time.

The 20" mower got sold!! Took a while to find the right buyer but really happy with the sale and the new owner is wrapped. It got shipped all the way to Adelaide from Brisbane so a bespoke box was required for the precious cargo.
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The sale also means I'm allowed to spend some of the money on doing up my 17" machine. Its been running really well in its current condition so can't complain too much but a full tear down, clean, repair, re-paint, new bits and put together all shiny is underway. The scheme will be mostly the same as the 20" machine but as this is a working mower(read 2-3 times per week) I may not finesse it as much as I did on the 20. Still considering the new engine option. I was at the driving range and the had an commercial Honda type motor on one of their greens mowers and it was awfully quiet. Will see how I go.
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