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Eric Gamblin replied to the topic Howard super gem in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:16:11 +0000

Hi Peter
It sounds to me that the clutch is slipping when you try to start the engine with the crank handle. I would suggest you check that there is a little free movement on the clutch lever as you start to pull it up, if not, there is possibley pressure on the clutch thrust causeing the clutch to slip. Adjust the clutch lever to…[Read more]

Eric Gamblin replied to the topic Vhgmc 2021 calendar in the forum General talk and discussion

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:40:59 +0000

Brilliant calendar well done Robert

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Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:17:14 +0000

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Eric Gamblin replied to the topic Trusty throttle rotation in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:01:32 +0000

Thank you for advice on throttle rods. There are no joiners on my tractors, someone had obviously bent one of the rods,so with a bit of bending they are both the same now .
Thanks
Eric

Eric Gamblin started the topic Trusty throttle rotation in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:58:57 +0000

Hello I’m new here with a new hobby.over the past year l have bought two Trusty’s with a number of implements. If you would like to add them to the register the serial numbers are 3952T and 6657G (I think-number not easy to read)both with Briggs & Stratton ZZ engines but I’m a bit confused one the throttle opens when you twist the handle clockwise…[Read more]

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