OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers My New 45 20in Scott Bonnar

So I finally got around to picking up my 20" single deck scott bonnar tonight. So I thought I would share some pics with you all.

3.5hp briggs and startton
12 blade custom reel
new bed knife
freshly sharpened
extended handle bars to suit 6foot person

Hi 8lueoval,

I don't think that these handle bars have been extended for a tall person at all, rather it's because when the new engine was fitted the bars would clash with the petrol tank and thus they have to be laid right back then extended to get to the height of a normal sized person. These solid deck series 1 Scotty's originally had Kirby power plants fitted and the tank was at the front thus there was never a clearance issue, it was only when SB changed over to the Briggs line up of engines during Series 2 production that the handle bars were totally redesigned to clear the large rear mounted tank fitted on the 3 Hp units.

Without a doubt the series 1 was the best designed unit for the 20 inch size machines as they had less flex in the chassis while just about all the Series 2 twin railers suffered from rail fatigue and require repairs. Luckily you shouldn't have these issues with your machine.

Cheers,
BB