Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club

Thanks for the pointers @andyfrost, @sidevalve5.

I’ve checked spark is OK and had the engine running briefly when dropping some fuel down the carb.

Initially there was a horrific screeching sound but after cleaning the starter clutch and oiling the tiny felt pad on that, it now runs for a few seconds without any awful sounds.

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