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Hi Kurtis
Sorry for the lateness of my reply, as its our busy time at the moment pruning the apple trees through Somerset!
The engine dates from 1947 – 1953, you are correct a 350 cc. This engine unit was a side valve Atco/JAP four stroke with cooling fan cowl.
The carb should be an Amal, single lever control, fitted with air strangler.
Magneto should be a Wico series A
The starter should be by your foot, on to a lever, which should be attached to the clutch.
Hope this helps.
Photos from The Hall & Duck Trust Library

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Nothing like a picture to help, try these two for size. They are from The Hall & Duck Trusts library – enjoy
Regards
Andrew

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Hi
Thanks for sharing the picture, although small (its amazing what a large magnifying glass can do)
Your model on that frame started life in 1948, then the engine would have been a 147 cc Atco-Villiers two stroke.
Yours is later, the first year they put your style engine on the 28 inch was 1960.Your engine by the way is an Atco-Villiers Mk 25, 4 stroke, cooled by fan and cowl. The carb if original should be Atco-Villiers, Single lever control. Fitted with air strangler for assisting engine starting when cold.
Looking at your petrol tank, that shape is post 1964, pre 1964 the tank had round, domed ends, so if the tank is original to the mower its then post 1964.
Your machine should have a square plate attached to this side, where the top hanger is for the grass box, I cannot see it from your picture, but if there, I should be able to date the frame from the numbers stamped on it.
Your roller seat appears correct, except for the actual seat, the brooks is wrong, it should be a pressed steel seat, which might be a little more comfortable around the nether regions when going over uneven ground! The Brooks would be better placed back on the cycle it came off!
Hope this has helped
Regards Andrew

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Sorry did add a photo but must have been too large so trying again

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the possible reason some members ( like myself ) find it too difficult or time consuming to clart on shrinking photos other sites I use CAN use full size photos not everyone is a nerd with a computer

With respect, if the questioner finds it too time consuming to supply the clues, why should he/she expect others to “ consume their time” trying to assist?

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the possible reason some members ( like myself ) find it too difficult or time consuming to clart on shrinking photos other sites I use CAN use full size photos not everyone is a nerd with a computer

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Thanks for info guys will post some pictures when I no how to do it thanks jj

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Please add a photo of your machine, it always helps when identifying it

Hear, hear! Why are so many looking for help but reluctant to make it easier to give it. Always the possibility that the seat belongs to a different make of mower.

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Hi
Please add a photo of your machine, it always helps when identifying it
Regards
Andrew

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I may have invented the knob for the extra shot of fuel. I think I’m confusing the Hirth with the Hatz. Old age I guess.

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I had a Howard 700 with Hirth which I sold recently. Compression was relatively low, but with the following procedure started fine.
1. Remove fuse holder and crank over engine a dozen or so times.
2. Put a small squirt of engine oil (SAE20) in cylinder.
3. Set full throttle and pull knob on side of engine which provides a shot of fuel.
4. Replace fuse holder and crank over smartly (compression should be at bottom of the swing, I turned the crank over slowly to handle at 12 o’clock position then swung down past 6 o’clock as fast as I could).

Using this method it would normally start first or second crank over. The squirt of oil increased compression enough to fire up even in cold weather. And I never had to use a fuse with it.

I believe spares are difficult to obtain.

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I have manuals and 2 complete 700’s plus bits etc. I used this machine extensively and our one came with a ride on trailer, blade attachment for moving soil and front loading bucket for placing soil etc along with Rotovator it could also be used with a bench saw, plough, powered soil sieve, It could travel on road at 12 mph. It also had different times for Rotovating, standard for pre cultivated soil and pick times for new houses on building sites etc. I have the parts manuals and also maintenance manuals. Let me know what you need to start . 😎👍

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Unfortunately not got the memo for Christmas! Just been told today while merging from another overgrown garden!
So on the third day of Christmas, time to pull the cord on the big chainsaw anything to break the silence!
Happy New Year to everyone and keep safe!

Regards from
Mr Wallingfield and the rest of the mottled crew

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone.

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Merry Christmas to one and all especially the hard working committee and area reps

regards Dave

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