OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers Rover 45 Clutch/Motor issue

Hi BB

Thanks again for the quick reply.

Good news is I had time to look at it this arvo. Bad news is looks like my key is blown along with my clutch half (crack inside it), and there is certainly some damage to my engine shaft.

From what I can tell the issue has been ongoing for some time. There are multiple points on where the two bolts of the clutch half housing have been tightened hard onto the shaft, and a channel has been worn into the shaft - should be able to see from the pics.

My clutch cork basically fell out, glue must have come off some time ago, it's worn down to about 3mm. Did you mean this cork is normal 1.5cm thick?

The deck itself looks OK, I couldn't see any cracking.

My thinking so far:
- Clutch half replacement
- Key/pin replacement
- Based on your experience is the engine shaft OK to run as is or will I have balance/vibration issues and or risk damage to new parts?
- Otherwise will need to replace the shaft (if possible?) as well as that main side seal by the looks of it. Or maybe just get a new motor with the newer shaft size and clutch half if the costs are going up.
- Was thinking when I get a chance I will probably drop the oil and open up the engine to inspect for further damage - but is there even any point?

Anyway looking forward to your expert opinion.

Thanks again,
Roverdude45