Atco 14 inch

[darmic1]

Got the clutch, carb and fuel pipes refitted too.

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[darmic1]

Fuel tank also back on the mower. Wont be able to do much more until I have the cylinder ground….

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[vhgmcbuddy]

Are you going to use this in summer darren ? If so you will stop traffic in your street

[hillsider]

If it cuts grass as good as it looks it will be the best lawn in the neighbourhood.

[darmic1]

Thanks guys, decided to try the engine today, pleased to say it started on the 3rd attempt and ran well. A bit smoky but then it is 2 stroke and I’ve got the fuel mixture somewhere near 20:1. Also the paint on the exhaust is curing and that smokes a fair bit!
Here’s the link https://youtu.be/5lSD2YKu6U8

[hillsider]

Looking good, you will also get a bit of smoke from the various engine bolts and associated metalwork burning off assembly oil etc.

[darmic1]

Picked up the cylinder and bottom blade today, all nice and sharp. Refitted and set up, turns paper into confetti quite nicely!!!

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[darmic1]

As all the parts were back, I have finished putting the Atco back together. Here it is all finished, apart from decals, which is in hand. When we get a dry day I will get it outside and fit the grass box for a few more pictures.

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[andyfrost]

Darren , you are a credit to our movement , that looks stunning……..a huge well done.

Andy.

[darmic1]

Thanks Andy, both for the comments and for the help with the carb!
Here’s the pictures of the Atco with grass box as promised.

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[vhgmcbuddy]

nice one. must be the best resto this year. thumbs up darren

[darmic1]

Cheers John! I think there will be more, it is only February……….

[darmic1]

Was having a problem with the kick start pedal when trying to start the mower. The instructions clearly state not to let the pedal return un-checked as this could cause damage…… However with the aluminium having been worn completely smooth, my foot kept slipping off the pedal. I did consider using the Dremel to cut new grooves into the ally, but decided to glue some ‘non slip’ material to the pedal.

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[darmic1]

Polished up the ID plate with a bit of ‘Brasso’ and refitted it. The Atco now knows what it is and how old it is!

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[charlie]

An excellent job. Just a small point, I think the id plate would have been black originally with the stamping showing bare metal.

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