Hi Forum, I have acquired a 24" Reel Mower. It has a plate "manufactured by Morrison Industries New Zealand serial No. 102813 but the catcher is branded Scott Bonnar. It is 24" cut and has a 3hpm B & S engine mod. 80202.
Can you tell me anything of the history of this mower, is it a Scott Bonnar or Morrison. I am also worried about the drive mechanism. The blades get going with increased acceleration i.e a centrifugal clutch I assume. The roller is disengaged by pulling the handle back against spring pressure and securing it back with a small catch. This is unlike most Scott Bonnars I have seen where you need to pull the handle back to engage the drive. As it is now set up I believe it is dangerous, as if the small catch slipped the mower would take off. It is also very fast when the handle is released. Can you tell me if this is the correct way it should operate or had it been modified. Can I alter it to work similar to most Scott and Bonnar drives. Thanks fosdick.
Last edited by CyberJack; 27/08/16 12:25 AM.
