thanks lads, got it up and running today. capacitors checked out ok, so must have saved the one getting hot.
while the thing is in pieces i want to take the opportunity to upgrade the the starter. the motor is a little bit more meaty, not too much, but the original starter is now struggling when the cuts get a bit too much for it. it was always a little tempremental, even with the old motor.
i have a single phase 240v coil, DOL starter, but not to sure how to connect it? i'm assuming L1 (live) L2 (neutral)??
the two bottom terminals will then feed into my fwd / reverse switch?
i'm unsure as to wiring the starter button?
any pointers??
thanks