Shay Rotogardner 80 Advice please.

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July 18, 2015 at 9:26 am #13804

vhgmcbuddy
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Hello,

I have purchased a Shay Rotogardner 80 as my first project.
JAP engine
Engine no: S80/0/8733/30 On engine head 21666
Also on engine, 20302F
On the body, a plate with serial number 80/A/3415

It does not have a carburettor but I believe I need an Amal one.

Does anyone do a manual for this machine, and what carburettor will I need/ I have the slide still attached to the cable.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Gregg

July 18, 2015 at 1:41 pm #13808

will-haggle
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Right here’s what my JAP book says:-
S80 type 30: Amal 379/30, 10mm choke, 27 jet, 36″ cable, 7/8″clip, with oil bath air filter.

July 18, 2015 at 1:43 pm #13809

will-haggle
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S80/O gives the date as 1958

July 18, 2015 at 7:39 pm #13815

mickattwo
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Hi I have a Shay rototiller and a Shay rotogardener, not much difference but similar engine. I understand that the engine is Shay made and has a unique flywheel/timing setup. Both carbs look like Amal.
I have instruction manualand a spare parts chart(no part numbers on the chart)
I you PM me I will Photostat them for you
I am missing a flywheel on one m/c the other is awaiting new points

July 19, 2015 at 8:12 am #13823

charlie
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The earlier Rotogardener and Rototiller have a different engine. The 80 has a JAP engine. I do have operating instructions for the 80, drop me a personal message with your e mail address and I will send a scanned copy.
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