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Repair clutch on a Mountfield M4 Lawnmower?

How difficult is it to repair the clutch on a Mountfield M4 Lawnmower? Were can I get a diagram of the mower to see what parts I will need?
Jack in Devon, April 2009
If it's the self-propelled clutch on a front-wheel-drive M4, forget new parts - they haven't been avalable for many years (15 at least!).

Best bet is a working replacement gearbox - they do come up for pennies on ebay occasionally.

If it's a newer version, come back here and I'll advise.

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Phil Saunders, April 2009
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