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andyfrost replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 10 hours, 57 minutes ago
Wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery.
Andy.
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sidevalve5 replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 14 hours, 50 minutes ago
Hi all,
Work on the Gem will be curtailed for a while. Was on an 18 month NHS waiting list for an op for a blocked vein on my leg. With 4 months to go had a call to say there was a slot available yesterday from a cancellation. Took it and am now laid up for a while. When I get active again will be flat out on my veg plot, soft fruit and…[Read more]
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hdtrust replied to the topic MOWER ? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 day ago
Nice picture. This machine was introduced by Thomas Green of Leeds & London, known as a Greens Patent, also in the Patent it says Silens Messor (Silent running coming from the chain drive) The style of the chain drive on this machine depicts the Improvements which were added in 1862. From the picture it is difficult to work out the width of cut,…[Read more]
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charlie replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 day, 10 hours ago
Re tread direction, I have always thought the same as Graeme, V forward for traction, V backward to reduce tendency of rotavator to push machine forwards.
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john-e-w replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 day, 12 hours ago
Graham
Have a look at picture 3 on our Home pageJohn E-W
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autophil started the topic MOWER ? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 day, 13 hours ago
Would like to know what make this mower is please.
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sidevalve5 replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 day, 14 hours ago
Dear Andy,
If the pump is causing the problem will get a new pattern diapham from China a £5.80p. Always fit a fuel filter to my working machines as a small bit of rust can come off the inside of the tank, rubber particles from pipes, even with E5 petrol and dirt from the petrol can when filling up. A local hire company always fit a fuel…[Read more]
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sidevalve5 replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 day, 15 hours ago
Hi John,
The tread direction was what was on the machine when I collect it. The tyres have been fitted, but have never touched soil. They were deflated and the righthand one ‘set’ over towards the gearbox. When pumped up there was a bump on the inner wall, so it rubbed against the gearbox. It was a devil to move the machine. When I got it…[Read more]
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andyfrost replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 day, 15 hours ago
You can get away with bypassing the pump altogether , and rely on gravity feed. Removing the engine for the split couldn’t be easier , remove throttle cable , fuel pipe , and ignition kill switch wire(if it has handlebar mount) , undo bell housing bolts and it comes apart , it really is a simple operation, you should then see what could be the…[Read more]
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john-e-w replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 day, 16 hours ago
Hi Graham
From the latest photos, I would say that the wheels are on the wrong sides as the “V’s” on the treads should be facing forwards not backwards.Regards
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sidevalve5 replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 day, 16 hours ago
Dear Andy,
A big thank you again for your sound advice.
Am 95% certain the rotovator was a good machine before it was put away 25+ years ago. The only nagging doubt I have is over the clutch, why is there some ‘feel’ on the handlebar lever only when both adjuster are tightened to their full extent. Do not want to spent time and money on it,…[Read more]
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andyfrost replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 days, 6 hours ago
Rather than ponder over what at present are merely guesses ,just split it and then evaluate.Personally , I wouldn’t use thinners/acetone/vinegar , at any cost , ultrasonic cleaners are truly a great asset , and should cure the problem.
A photo of your exact engine would really help.Andy
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mitzygolf replied to the topic Ransomes lightweight front and rear roller paint in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 days, 7 hours ago
Thanks.
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sidevalve5 replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 days, 9 hours ago
Many thanks Andy for replying to the post.
Will work my way through the fuel system until I find what is the matter. Got to get the petrol tap flowing freely first. Also will soak the carb in cellulose thinners, acetone or white vinegar. Think I will experiment with all three on different parts to see which one performs the best. If there are…[Read more]
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davidbliss replied to the topic Mount field M1 Gardener not running well in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 days, 11 hours ago
Someone may have at sometime adjusted wrongly the valve clearance by grinding to much off the stem of the valve, this stops the very crude rubbish compression release from working, it consists of small bump on the back of the cam. Seen this done to worn out engines to get better running they do idle better but at a cost to your fingers being…[Read more]
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hdtrust replied to the topic Ransomes lightweight front and rear roller paint in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 days, 4 hours ago
The rollers would have been only painted inside and the sides, not the surface area,(circumference) I have seen many painted which are incorrect, but again its your machine so ultimately its up to you! If you do paint and try and use it, you will find that the machine will not grip, and slip and slide.
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mitzygolf started the topic Ransomes lightweight front and rear roller paint in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 days, 5 hours ago
Woul the front and rear rollers have been originally painted and if so what colour?
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andyfrost replied to the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 days, 7 hours ago
The clutch is more than likely the plates sticking , but hard to tell exactly until you have split it.You sound quite mechanically minded , so I’m sure you’ll identify what wrong.
The linkage issue , I would be inclined to make my own.
Fuel issue , if you nkow someone handy who has an ultrasonic cleaner , 15min cycle in one should cure the problem.Andy.
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sidevalve5 started the topic Howard Gem Series V in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 4 days, 14 hours ago
Hi,
Have been bequeathed a Howard Gem Series V from a dear old friend’s estate. Although he actually said to his brother “give it to Grahame, he likes messing about with that old c**p”. Do not know the history of the rotovator, but he used to be a market gardener, before moving into agricultural contracting and groundworks 25 years ago. He ma…[Read more]
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walsie started the topic Mount field M1 Gardener not running well in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 5 days, 9 hours ago
I’ve got a mountfield M1 Gardener with a 4hp B&S engine. It starts ok but the running speed (RPM) can be quite random, sometimes just idling, other times at its correct running speed. The start/stop lever has no affect on the speed but when running slow if I manually wiggle the lever sticking out from under the carb it will pickup speed, but t…[Read more]
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