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mower help
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Wednesday, 11:16 AM EST by
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Thread started: May 4 2009, 4:11 PM EDT
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I was given an old mower, but I can't get it to start. I want to tune it up, but I am not sure what oil to use or spark plug to buy. Since it was given to me, I am not sure what the engine specs are.
it's a Craftman 2 mower. Model 944 369230, serial 002388
Any suggestions?
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Wednesday, 11:16 AM EST
Hi mowermatt i see most of the threads are old and dormant but what the heck,did you get it running?
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Granpa's Suffolk Punch 30
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General Motor Mower Advice
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Wednesday, 11:00 AM EST by
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Thread started: Jul 2 2009, 3:40 AM EDT
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Just inherited this - it was working until the spring and am sure it will work now - but know one knows how to start it, I know from watching gramps you pull the thing under the petrol tank, fiddle with the little roung thing on the engine - twiddle the lever on the handle bars - let it run them fiddle with the little round thing again and then pull back on the hanndle bar thinging and then off your go mowing - can anyone out there give me a clear 1 2 3 of what to do?
Thanks I really appreciate it
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Wednesday, 11:00 AM EST
Hi there this may be some help to you,If you go onto youtube you may find some videos of people with your mowers.I found a few"how to start" videos for atcos and qualcasts so you may be able to adapt from these vids(they all work on a similar principle. Failing that you could always just play around and work it out,that makes it a little more fun,Just keep your hands out of the way of any harm, You wont damage the mower so dont fear it
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Dennis Mower
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Wednesday, 10:48 AM EST by
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Thread started: Aug 26 2009, 10:34 AM EDT
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Hi all, I have a Dennis Z type 30" with the seat roller and grass bucket, the bucket looks like it was a 36" ransome cut down and the roller also looks like a ransome, anyway the engine was partly seized, so pulled it out and the engine is painted and fixed ready to run, i did ask dennis for info but they did not bother to get back to me, I need two bits of information, the age of the mower and are any decal's avalable for the grass bucket, numbers 172Z23, 3015E140, thanks.
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Wednesday, 10:48 AM EST
Hi there im new on this site but have been restoring some old motor mowers for some time.I have been chasing a few dennis mowers of late as i just love these macines.They are fetching a good price now too! This is a pretty quiet site isnt it,but kind of homely
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Old QualCast Stamped OD5A Looking to Restore
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Jul 21 2009, 7:30 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Jul 21 2009, 7:30 AM EDT
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Hi, Hoping some kind soul may have a service manual or know of where one can be obtained?
I do have some photos of it and believe the engine to be a JAP Model 0 Type 28
The mower is a 12" Cut
Having great difficulty starting it using a 40:1 mix for the fuel.
Plug is clean and gapped to 20 thou with healthy spark.
On the verge of stripping it down but would prefer to get as much info as possible first.
Thanks
Miles
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trying to find out a bit about this mower
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Jul 14 2009, 10:09 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Jul 14 2009, 10:09 AM EDT
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i have had this mower in a shed for 20 years it was my farthers before i came across it he had it all painted up a long time ago now i want to find out what it is and the best way about finding all the spares i might need i have 2/3 photos if i can get them loaded but i carn't see where to add them durrr lol so any help woould be very welcome ?
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villiers25 on atco
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Jun 26 2009, 10:41 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Dec 3 2008, 12:06 PM EST
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How do I check the coil as I have no H.T. spark?
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PARTS
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Jun 26 2009, 10:39 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Jun 26 2009, 10:39 AM EDT
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MANY PARTS & STUFF AVAILABLE FROM, WWW.VILLIERSPARTS.CO.UK
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What is my mower & engine?
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Jun 21 2009, 6:43 PM EDT by
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Thread started: May 31 2009, 8:00 AM EDT
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Hi there, I just joined the club, looks good!
I am about to start a full nut & bolt rebuild of the mower in the link below, including a full rebuild of the engine etc,
http://www.jimmcglynn.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mower1/
There is no build plate on the mower nor on the engine, so it's hard to pinpoint it properly.
After some investigation I am guessing the following,
- the mower is an ATCO Lightweight from the late 50's
- the engine is a Villiers Mk7 4 stroke.
- the Carb is a Zenith 13 TCA-2 (there are markings on the carb, so I know this to be true)
Do you concurr?
Do you happen to have any manuals (or similar, such as parts list, pictures) for either the mower or the engine that you could send me?
Many thanks in advance,
v8hotwire at blueyonder dot co dot uk
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Jun 21 2009, 6:43 PM EDT
Hello! It doesn't seem very active on this forum I'm afraid.
Yeah, I agree, something to do with the carb. The Zenith carb on my one was really easy to strip and rebuild. Took about an hour or two. Remember the current position of the mixture srew/float screw etc incase you don't know the correct mixture setting.
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Qualcast help please
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May 25 2009, 7:14 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Oct 21 2008, 1:56 PM EDT
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I have a 1960 Qualcast Commodore, which I am just finishing restoring.
I am desperately seeking a photograph or picture of the oblong "Qualcast" badge, which is located on the handlebars cross-over joint.
I have photographed mine and am currently editing the picture, to make a new transfer, but I am unsure about the exact shape of the "Q" as there is too much missing.
Any help would be gratefully received.
ps. I have already tried scouring the web without success.
Thanks in advance
David
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May 25 2009, 7:14 AM EDT
Hi.
I've recently bought a late 60s Commodore, and it has its original badges. The one on the grass box is worn, but the rest are in good condition.
Fabulous mower. My parents had one new in the early 60s, but sadly it got chucked onto the skip in the early 80s. I always missed that old mower, and when I spotted this one, I was not going to miss out!
Doug
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eclipse arlington reel mower
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Apr 28 2009, 10:08 PM EDT by
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Thread started: Apr 28 2009, 10:08 PM EDT
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I just bought an eclipse arlington manual reel mower. Can anyone tell me more about it?
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ramsome motor triple mk4
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Mar 31 2009, 10:35 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Mar 31 2009, 10:35 AM EDT
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just got above mower and it wont start, it turns over fine but wont fire . followed wires from distributor and they seem to go into crankcase . any ideas how i access these wires and where they go
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Bougth a Qualcast reelmow Mark II
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Mar 21 2009, 6:40 PM EDT by
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Thread started: Aug 14 2008, 1:55 AM EDT
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Helle everyone! My name is Remko. I'm from holland.
I bougth an old motormower, a Qualcast reelmow Mark II. Now I am searching for information like drawings, manuals e.g. Does anyone have some information or a link for me?
And is it a rare machine? I paid 20 euro for. I bougth it because I liked it.
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Horse pulled mower info
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Mar 6 2009, 1:34 PM EST by
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Thread started: Mar 6 2009, 1:34 PM EST
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I am trying to repair and restore a horse pulled mowing machine. I have the info off the frame and parts but i can't find a form or blog anywhere that can give me any info on the age , color and where i may find parts. I went to the BF Avery & sons site and blog but that site is so dead the last post before mine was 4 months ago. The info is in raised letters on different places. BF Avery & Sons / Champion / AA1165 / AC1221 / AB1188. Ant thing to point me in the right direction would be great and i am really wanting to know the age. Thanks God Bless
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Ginge Radvaard
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Feb 5 2009, 7:22 AM EST by
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Thread started: Feb 5 2009, 7:22 AM EST
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Hi All,
I've just picked up an old Ginge Radvaard four stroke mower to renovate, has anyone heard of this make as I can't find anything about it. It's a marvelous piece of kit and is blue.
Also I need a new set of points!
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Suffolk Viceroy hand mower restoration
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Jan 29 2009, 1:31 PM EST by
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Thread started: Jan 29 2009, 1:31 PM EST
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A longshot I suspect but would anyone know where I can get 2x replacement small gear retaining PINS for the viceroy II
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Royal Enfield Mower
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Jan 25 2009, 5:39 AM EST by
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Thread started: Jan 25 2009, 5:39 AM EST
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I am seeking information on a Enfield Mower manufactured in the 1930s. I am in the process of restoring one and any information,catalogs etc would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
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Eclipse Speedway Reel mower
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Jan 24 2009, 7:21 PM EST by
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Thread started: Jan 24 2009, 7:21 PM EST
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My son is restoring a 1956 Eclipse Speedway mower. Anyone have any color pictures of what this should look like? It says orange, but what shade of orange? Any other useful info would be great as well as a place to get replacement parts. Anyone have an old one for parts?
Kerri
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vantage chain driven vintage pushmower
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Dec 18 2008, 2:38 PM EST by
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Thread started: Dec 18 2008, 2:38 PM EST
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hi all, a friend has bought a vantage chain driven pushmower for me at a junk sale, i havent seen it yet as she lives a couple of hundred miles away and need to organise someone to deliver it. anyone out there know anything about these? links to pictures of chain driven hand mowers? any inofrmation would be gratefully received. i live in new zealand so difficult to pop round and look at one in someone's shed, however! cheers, sarah
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Lawnrider
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Dec 18 2008, 5:51 AM EST by
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Thread started: Dec 18 2008, 5:51 AM EST
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not sure why this didnt post but have since found out it's a LawnRider....
British Anzani Ride-On 0 Yesterday, 10:40 AM EST by PaulWales
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Hi we have a british Anzani ride on Mower that probably would have been used for Tennis Courts back in the day I think it's a Villiers 2Stroke motor.. Chassie serial number L24 141 , can anyone give me any info on this with regards to restoring it ... were they common and are parts info still available..... it's all in one peice just ver siezed in in a field....... I'l post some photos if anyone is interested
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Dennis engine and chassis number
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Oct 22 2008, 10:48 AM EDT by
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Thread started: Oct 22 2008, 10:48 AM EDT
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Hi all,
I've a 30" Dennis mower that is allegedly circa 1930/1940 but I'm having a devils job locating the engine and chassis numbers. Can anyone advise where I should be looking.
Thanks
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