Bought an absolutely stunning restoration from fellow member John A earlier this week.
It wouldn't, however roll backwards. The roller closest to the chains locks up if pulled backwards.
I thought it could be that the reel hasn't been set (it was touching the bed knife) and so wound it right up to have a go at setting it. I also note that the reel was VERY difficult to manually wind around with my hand. Compared to my Dad's, which has recently been set and was easy to whirl around.
I then thought it could have been a tensioning issue, but couldn't budge the plastic tensioner, nor move the pad which sits behind the large sprockets.
I'm now wondering if it's something to do with a clutch adjustment. If the clutch is in the disengaged position and I roll the reel forward with my hand, the whole machine moves forward (I.e. chains engage and back rollers move forward).
Would be so grateful for any help! I can't afford to go to the Mower Center coz the wife is cross enough that I bought the mower ! Ha ha ha
Thanks all!
Last edited by Bruce; 05/01/1804:24 PM. Reason: Corrected image size
No problems at all. Look forward to seeing you, also we'll put up the results on to this thread so that others can see what's happened and it doesn't stay secret squirrel.
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.
Just posting the results of the outcome for future reference.
Quite simply it was that the land roll chain connecting the clutch to the rear drum was just way too tight, thus engaging the drum in forward direction when pulling back on the machine.
Correct positioning of the land roll clutch assembly solved the issue rather quickly.
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.
