[mickwhitt]

Hi Wristpin.

I contacted the DVSA to check about type approval and they confirmed what I thought, that it does not need type approval. So that’s a major pain in the neck avoided.

I went through the form V55/5 which deals with registering an old vehicle.

Lots and lots of information I couldn’t provide as there is no paperwork for the tractor. But I put together the worlds supply of supporting documents and photos that I hope might help the DVLA to give me a V5.

The biggest sticking point is the age of the vehicle, but apparently in that circumstance they can always issue a Q plate.

I’m pretty sure that the vehicle does not need an MOT or road tax. So it’s just a V5 so I can insure it.

A y thoughts appreciated

Mick

[mickwhitt]

I have a wheelhorse C-125 tractor which I want to use on public land and cross over roads to access that land.

Does anyone have any view on the possibility of registering the vehicle with the DVLA?

I dont need folk to say just wing it or plead ignorance of you’re stopped. I want to do things properly as I will be working on a project which would be adversely affected by trying to fly under the radar.

Anyone have any experience of registering a vehicle, or of the law relating to tractor use on the road? I’ve read quite a lot on the subject but wanted to hear peoples experiences.

Best regards Mick

[mickwhitt]

Hi all.

Fir some reason no text appeared when I posted this thread, I will re write it.

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I went straight to the horses mouth and write to Ransomes Jacobsen direct.

Their technical department were brilliant, replying promptly.

The belts are routed the way I suspected, tensioner pulleys on the inside of the belt.

The sprocket is a left hand thread but will be tighter than a crab with lock jaw. At least I know which way to try and turn it.

Found a cylinder grinder near me so it will be off to get a nice sharpen.
Mick

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I have rebuilt the cutter head and changed the drive belts. But I’m not sure how the belts should be routed around the tensioning pulleys. The wheels drive belt was just about wrecked and I think it was routed wrongly before i stripped it. I’m not even sure it’s the right belt.
My assumption is that the tensioner pulleys sit inside the belt and spring tension is what engages the drive. The road wheels clutch was definitely set up so that it engaged when the lever was squeezed, not released. If anyone can point me in the right direction I’d be obliged.
Mick

[mickwhitt]

My Allen scythe has a villiers 11c engine, the one prior to the 25c.
Mine has a midget carb but the 25c has a Junior carb I believe.
The Allen manual explains setting the timing etc so it may help you with your machine.
Best regards Mick

[mickwhitt]

Hi Clive,
Thanks for the link. I had looked on that site but had looked for verge cutter. When I searched on multimower, Bingo! Detailed operator and service manuals.
I’m struggling with the mower head layshaft sprocket, not on a key, no grub screw, no end bolt to secure it. But the exploded view looks like it might be threaded onto the shaft? Anyone have any knowledge of this?
Mick

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Shows what a modern version of the machine it is, with handbrake and deadman lever that cuts engine when released.
Started to strip it this morning. Split the cutter head off the drive unit so I can service it separately. It is indeed a heavy lump.
Mick

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I know, I thought I’d seen this one with a flail reel on the front but I was mistaken.
Got it home and when the safety switches were all set it fired up second pull!
Blades turn, drive works, even the handbrake is working.
Got her in the workshop and I will start a service in the morning. Oil fuel etc changed and see what all the belts are like.
The manual is not for this model as it is dated 2001. I will email ransomes to see if they have anything newer.
Looks like this will be a nice project.
Mick

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Mine was scrap because of the degree of rusting. I sweated the soft soldered filler neck out and can use that when I fabricate a new one. For now a plastic auxiliary tank for a night heater off Ebay will do. 4.5l capacity for a few quid.
Cutters are razor sharp and very robust, it will cut 1 inch thick hawthorn stems.
Mick

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Somehow I thought this was a flail mower but it’s a cylinder. Will it handle rough stuff?
I’ve got a manual off line but I’m not sure if it’s right for this model, have to have a look tomorrow.
Just need an engine manual for the GH250 Kubota engine in case it needs major work.
All in all it looks a beefy thing and I’m hoping it wont take much to get her running.

Mick

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What kind of engine is it?

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All back running again now. Looks good and I cant wait to try it on some grass verge.
Only issue is wear in the pivot pin for the cutter head, it wont affect operation too much but ideally it needs a new pin and barrel to make it right.
Mick

[mickwhitt]

Hi Wristpin.
It’s a 2001 year of manufacture so quite a modern version.
I go to collect it on friday so I will know more then.
Looks in good order but there is always the possibility of something being wrong with it.
I will keep trying for a manual but the one you sent is a good starter for me.
I’ll give her a good service and oil change before I do anything.
Best regards Mick

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