Have a look on the side of your engine. I don't remember for sure where the tag is on mine but I believe it's on the left side under the manifold, kinda in the middle. I agree with the others, definitely looks like a 977H. The serial number should start with 53A. I think they made them later than 64, my newer machine is a 64 and it is an early pedal steer, my 63 still has levers... Merv is correct, they have a High Low lever on the right side. I've tried high range on my machine but don't use it very much because the thing will rattle and shake itself to death. It does move along at a good pace in high range second gear though, as long as you're not going up any inclines... Enjoy it! I absolutely love mine.