Hello, new to the club here, came across your site while looking for some info on an Iseki KS280 cultivator. My local Menshed have an example that we are tinkering with, having a view to getting it running for use in the Polytunnel. Ignition stripped and cleaned, decent spark now. Carb cleaned and ready to try. Fuel tank knackered, but think we can rig something up even if just to trial run in mean time.
did have a few technical questions I wondered if anyone could help with. Believe it to be a mix ratio of 25:1 for the 2-stroke. Not sure of grade of oil to be used in the engines reduction gear box (fitted to it’s side), nor for the second main gearbox (chain casing??) the bit that the rotating tines attach to. also this second gearbox looks like it has a selector type handle at the back & did see a photo somewhere that seemed to hint that it does have two gears. Our handle does not seem to want to move, still tinkering with this, so not fully investigated, but any hints as to how this should operate? The handle section does seem to pivot on it’s shaft, does it have a cam type action to operate?? Any pointers would be appreciated.