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Model 19 History Record: -
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]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:14:11 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/110953.html#Post110953 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/110656.html#Post110656 ODK history lovers
Every reel mower owner knows that a good ‘set’ is critical to
cutting efficiency and reel and bottom blade life – before
backlapping, grinding or replacement is deemed necessary.

The ‘set’ is the relationship (or proximity) between the reel and
the bottom blade. Scott Bonnar clearly stated that there should
only be slight contact between reel and bedknife. Second, they
most correctly described the cutting action of reel mowers as
scissor-like. That is exactly what it is like.



Scissors cut at a single point and this point progresses as the
scissors are closed – just like a rotating reel working against a
fixed blade.

A non-helical reel (aka straight-blade) would require much
higher horsepower and would be totally inefficient. Imagine
setting the thing!That’s part of the brilliance of Budding’s
1830 patent, even if it was borrowed from the textile industry.

This small, foldable, 4-page ‘manual’ probably accompanied
Scott Bonnar domestic models in the 1960s. It is in good
condition and from my collection.




]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:44:50 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/110656.html#Post110656 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/109129.html#Post109129 PART FOUR – Parts List
This Parts List covers both the Model 52 and Model 72
and it is in average condition. It dates to about 1980
when the company was Rover-Scott Bonnar.

Whilst these mowers were still being sold under the
Scott Bonnar brand, they were being powered
exclusively by Briggs & Stratton 9 & 11 Series
4-stroke engines.

As always, this manual is made available to members
for viewing or as a quality download.




]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:07:24 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/109129.html#Post109129 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/111050.html#Post111050 PART FIVE – Operator & Parts Manual – c1950s
The cover gives away the date to this manual – the late 1950s.
The black & white images are a great way to understand the Eagles
‘innards’. Note the first use of an optional hydraulic lifting frame
(with all its limitations).

Note the drive pawls were located on the wheel hub of each wheel …
meaning that every unit had to be dis-engaged so as to free-wheel for
transport. On a septuple gang unit that would mean disengaging 14
wheels for transport! Clearly, there were serious limitations to friction-
drive gang units.

This manual is from my collecting and it is in average condition.
As always, I make it available to members for viewing or as a
quality download.




]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:31:17 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/111050.html#Post111050 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/107348.html#Post107348 PART TWO – The Brochure
This brochure is from my collection and it is in good condition.

As always, I make it available to members for viewing or as a
quality download.

Note the design features that were so different to the Model 17.




]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:23:48 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/107348.html#Post107348 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/107278.html#Post107278 PART THREE – Dedicated Publications
Here I include Operator Instructions, Brochures, Leaflets, etc.
I can’t offer much at the moment …

Given the life-span of the Model 35, I know of only a few publications
devoted to it. When Scott Bonnar established a ‘rotary-range’, the Model 35
would always play second fiddle, given that it was part of their professional
range. As such, we generally only see Model 35s as a part of a larger brochure
[see above gallery].

I have one leaflet, c1971, when the Model 35 had a dedicated dealer
information sheet for a 10-Series Briggs & Stratton powered variant.




]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:00:11 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/107278.html#Post107278 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/105981.html#Post105981 PART TWO – The Manual
This instructional manual is from my collection and it is in
poor-to-average condition. It was probably a dealer’s master
copy [Coles Motors, Colac, Victoria].

A number of Coles Motors' documents have appeared on ODK
and it is well worth understanding the business of early lawnmower agents: -

EXTERNL LINK
https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/4612

Churchward, M. (2010) Cole's Motors, Agricultural Implement Makers &
Motor Vehicle Traders, Colac, Victoria in Museums Victoria Collections
https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/4612
Accessed 08 May 2020




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The Model 31 Spincut: -
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]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2019 10:32:05 +0000 CyberJack https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/96837.html#Post96837 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/96447.html#Post96447 PART TWO – The Booklet
This second booklet from 1977 is good evidence of how the major
garden products sellers embraced flexibility. They did this because
the AUS mower makers – in becoming garden products companies
– also became importers!

This booklet is almost identical to the early 1977 booklet, but look
at the changes! These reflect the reality – and flexibility – required
for the modern age. Yes, OEMs still held firm to season years, but
needed to be flexible with products made beyond their control –
the imported stuff.

I see this at this time with other major mower makers too:
they kept range years, but were prepared to add, change or introduce
new imported products during a season as they saw fit to do so. Notes: -

[1] The Electro 35 is a clear example. In the early season it was “Planned
for release later this season.” We would see this in differ colours in this brochure.

[2] Note that the 14” Reel Mower [Model 690894] would change colour
mid-season … from green to red.

[3] Note the major changes on the last page. We have the new Toro Rider –
models 6900966 and 6900974. These appear to replace the 6900860 from
the early season booklet. We also have another new product, the 6900780
Toro Lawn Vac.





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