[charlie]

A repair like that is all part of the machines history and demonstrates the old ideal of mend and repair, unlike the throw away society we now live in.

[charlie]

I was able to get a new air filter assembly from Meetens for a few years ago.
Controls should be throttle on righthand side, on the left lever for swinging handlebars left and right, underneath is clutch lever.
On my Monro Minor the locking mechanism for handle bar swing was seized.
I have no information on dates of production or serial numbers. A magazine article I have from Amateur Gardening dated 15th Sept 1962 suggests it was a new model then.
Later versions produced by Mechanised Gardening of Great Gransden, were called the Crunchtiller and had a different engine.

[charlie]

Year letters were used twice, hence C is 1928 and 1948. If you look on the engine cowling you may be able to find a year stamped, the stamp can be very faint.
Below is a photo from the manual showing the carb side of engine and carb linkage.

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[charlie]

Looking at the engine number, 2AC12766CS, I would say it is a JAP 2A, dating from 1948. See this webpage for how engine numbering works.

[charlie]

Welcome. The Rotoscythe engine may not be a Villiers, I know early Rotoscythe machines used a Bux engine.
If you could post a photo of your Monrotiller and if it has it the machine number I can date it and give you some more information. Monrotillers are my speciality. It might be worth starting a new forum post for the Monrotiller.

[charlie]

You need to compress the photo files, they are currently too large to see guide go to https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/compressing-photo-files-using-ms-office-picture-manager/

[charlie]

In the absence of any spec for the battery I would suggest factors to consider are physical size, location of terminals and Ah capacity, as large as possible. I am not sure how the use will impact on type of battery ie traction motor rather a car battery which needs to start the engine and is then charged by the alternator.

[charlie]

Gary, you need to compress the photo file, see https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/compressing-photo-files-using-ms-office-picture-manager/ for guidance.

[charlie]

The Barford literature does not have dates apart from the price lists. The Barford Power Scythe leaflet has rev 12.58 on it and the printers ref is EJJJ 10970.2.60 CP which could be Feb 1960.
The serial numbers on the two Power Scythes are :-
403-C5 with engine number 998A 28025
926-C9 with engine number 998A 44857

[charlie]

The one I have was electric start, but I have not bothered replacing the battery which died years ago. It has the screw type height adjuster.

[charlie]

Digital copy added to website page.

[charlie]

My copy of the April issue arrived yesterday.

[charlie]

What is vintage? A 1980’s machine could be 30-40 years old now.
If this mower is that old then it is in very good condition.

[charlie]

Tony, have a look at page A27 of the parts list it shows a handle on the front.

[charlie]

It may be worth contacting Hayter with the machine serial number they may be able to help.
I have a very similar machine which I still use, not in such good condition.

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