Now then, with no shows to go to I thought this might generate some chit chat.
I have never seen another of these mowers (and I am over retirement age) but just like a number 9 bus no doubt another one will turn up soon. Clearly it needs a considerable amount of time to get it back into a working condition but if anyone has any information or comments about this piece of engineering and the best way to proceed, your input will be invaluable.