Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Angus Shapland (Wristpin) | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/wristpin/activity/ Activity feed for Angus Shapland (Wristpin). Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:56:40 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 33b9f8348d18a8a93c9e6e64c539e22a Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic British Anzani lawn rider in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/british-anzani-lawn-rider/#post-43152 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:13:12 +0000 Are we to assume that it has Villiers 125cc or 150cc Lightweight engine ? The set up is more or less the same for both and there’s plenty on of info line.

]]> 0995cc4f0f90cefdcfb6ebbae5f4fd59 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Help with identifying Brass Machinery Tag in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/help-with-identifying-brass-machinery-tag/#post-42708 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:48:09 +0100 Can’t help with the disc but I was fairly familiar with the Trantor. Another good idea that didn’t quite make it. You may know that there’s still a couple or more around in the UK that turn up at shows etc .

]]> 13f338db7660dac4176b1a72b717135b Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple Mk4 Clutch in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-motor-triple-mk4-clutch/page/2/#post-42685 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:32:19 +0100 Uninformed guess ! The unit’s pulley is slightly out of line with the one driving it. Try a straight edge across the unit’s pulley and see how it lines up with the one driving it.

]]> 64049840bb7dea6e719899d05cd43ff4 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Atco Mower engine identification in the forum Ride-on machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/atco-mower-engine-identification/#post-42446 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:34:41 +0100 Mk 25 – maybe ?

]]> f7a980135253090b7366490307c99d68 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic The Cultivator. June 2024. in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/the-cultivator-june-2024/#post-42434 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:52:28 +0100 Mine arrived today. Cover photo, what is it – can’t find any reference to it ?

]]> 5a6db9b3a3ed424830b1faf5274afcb2 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Briggs & Stratten parts suggestions in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briggs-stratten-parts-suggestions/#post-42421 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:08:35 +0100 Aspera were Tecumseh made under licence in Italy . Latterly called Tecnamotor a corroboration with Fiat.

]]> 3098ba4b79de51905f1a7cd1db695636 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Briggs & Stratten parts suggestions in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briggs-stratten-parts-suggestions/#post-42412 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:03:25 +0100 I’ve got BS parts manuals going back to the 1970s but will need the complete Model, Type and Code numbers from the engines . Theres no short cuts !!

]]> 3a8d3992491bfa289829cb0f62438650 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Howard 350 serial number/oil seals. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-serial-number-oil-seals/#post-42392 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:19:59 +0100 If the shaft is pitted etc you can use a repair sleeve to give the new seal a smooth surface to run on. SKF Speedi Sleave is one brand.

]]> 4fb0e746751ebdee535be7139d5fec91 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Mayfield Missing Engine Question? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mayfield-missing-engine-question/#post-42326 Fri, 24 May 2024 14:42:51 +0100 Kohlers , as well!

]]> e1ddf69e0c6d93b8e8e1d9db2eb848f2 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Motor Triple mowes bad in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/motor-triple-mowes-bad/#post-42306 Wed, 22 May 2024 21:08:08 +0100 Not sure where this is going but it should be accepted that back lapping is to keep the edge on cylinders that have been properly ground. Not the process to use to recover really blunt blades.

]]> 482340ba478d5de946b7c47821c2f0eb Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Ransomes Motor Triple with MAG2055 problem in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-motor-triple-with-mag2055-problem/#post-42270 Thu, 16 May 2024 15:40:06 +0100 Definitely suggests an issue with the distributor. Either the cap or the rotor arm, probably the cap.

]]> 61e07070efc2ade8fc2550a08f1057c8 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Motor Triple mowes bad in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/motor-triple-mowes-bad/#post-42265 Wed, 15 May 2024 17:31:01 +0100 To back lap properly use a water based paste , not oil based as in valve grinding paste. Water based so that when done you can hose it off and get rid of every trace before rotating the cylinders in the cutting direction. Leaving a trace of paste “ undoes” some of the sharpening effect gained by the back lap. In an ideal world neglected cyl…[Read more]

]]> 9eadd5717d641d2e81e9c09162c7ad63 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Nickerson Turfmaster T84 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/nickerson-turfmaster-t84/#post-42125 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:28:11 +0100 Back in the day when the Vanguard was currently fitted to the equipment that we were selling we would experience the very occasional strange ignition issues – not starting, running on one and even not turning off on one. I remember that these issues were the subject of one or more BS service bulletins and were usually sorted by the replacement of…[Read more]

]]> 44815c57e14a31dbf41d41ff0e1ce8e6 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Howard Gem in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-gem-10/#post-42096 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:36:41 +0100 I presume that you have the chain off the machine ? So just take it to a bearing and transmission factor who will measure it up and supply the correct link. Possibly the chain is worn and it may be the time to renew it.

]]> d794d297f5b81d06711af3cd665922c0 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Holes in petrol tank in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/holes-in-petrol-tank/#post-42056 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:51:39 +0100 I’ve successfully repaired many tanks over the years using a heavy duty Rawlplug electric iron – no naked flame. Alternatively a large old style iron that can be heated with a blow torch well away from site.
I think that your main issue may be other areas that have not broken through yet but are lurking waiting to do so. Anyway, assuming that t…[Read more]

]]> 886dbc238c5283f876aecabc2cfaf8dc Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Engines, Brands & Manufacturers in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/engines-brands-manufacturers/#post-42031 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:57:16 +0100 Only ever seen Beta in canal boats !

]]> 48f479e8e1f6ce12f14b6f33f665cfac Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Engines, Brands & Manufacturers in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/engines-brands-manufacturers/#post-42025 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:16:38 +0100 Re David Bliss’s post regarding Homelite two stroke generators. There’s a James Condon with a YouTube channel where he repairs and restores generators. He recently tackled a Homelite two stroke, possibly of WW2 vintage, with the same style of fuel lift pump that David shows in his post. The lift pump was in rather a sorry state but James man…[Read more]

]]> 1fd44762bb7d1cd1d5bb0fa16de27b28 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Engines, Brands & Manufacturers in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/engines-brands-manufacturers/#post-42024 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:01:34 +0100 We seem to have forgotten Lister and Petter !

]]> 58b88d7a715ffbfa2641350b9adf0ce4 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Howard 350 Rotavator in the forum Groundcare Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-rotavator-2/#post-42013 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:33:28 +0100 https://centralspares.co.uk/Admin/Public/GetImage.ashx?width=800&height=800&crop=5&FillCanvas=True&DoNotUpscale=true&Compression=75&image=/Files/Images/Ecom/Products/22167.jpg

]]> acc045c3d208ea3be66387bb75b47cf0 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Engines, Brands & Manufacturers in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/engines-brands-manufacturers/#post-42012 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:09:56 +0100 Without too much head scratching. Loncin, Olsen and Rice, Lauson ,Subaru. In the USA there are several of what are loosely referred to as Honda Clones – several basic engines with different brand names and different colours, such as Predator which is the house brand of the Harbor Freight chain of stores similar to Machine Mart over here.
The…[Read more]

]]> f96594f30dc387b806b3a441e5c19e7a Angus Shapland (Wristpin) started the topic Ransomes Marquis roller rescue. in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransomes-marquis-roller-rescue/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:07:10 +0000 Two Marquises, one 20” and 18” advertised locally. Both with grass boxes .
Both were undercover but the 18” appeared to have been standing in a swamp – front rollers rotted away and their shaft oval and wasted. Stainless steel pipe over the oval shaft and rollers from the odds collection fixed that.
Rear roller rusted, cracked and wasted away.…[Read more]

]]> 008eafc28018a66dd0d81fd4146769f0 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Flymo Professional in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/flymo-professional/#post-41969 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:38:46 +0000 I can remember the “ good tool “ story as well !
While on the JLO theme I can remember seeing at a show a Hayter 21 or Osprey fitted with a big vertical shaft JLO. Not sure whether it was an aftermarket conversion or a Hayter option for bank work.

]]> bfaed63dd8fd1f1ccbceacebb0b460c3 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Flymo Professional in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/flymo-professional/#post-41965 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:19:33 +0000 Yes they were Bosch magnetos. There was a special tool that screwed into the centre of the flywheel to pull it off the crank. Annoyingly the points gap had to be set with the flywheel in place as the cam was part of it. The “ windows” in the flywheel provided to give access fot feeler gauge and screwdriver, never seemed to be in just the right pla…[Read more]

]]> 043a215dbf0f2c24b9cf859d7f647c68 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Al-Ko ride-on with grass collection - 1970/80 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/al-ko-ride-on-with-grass-collection-1970-80/#post-41960 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:04:35 +0000 Amazing, thank you.

]]> 9ec3c57febbeff38965035ee60cb3907 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) started the topic Al-Ko ride-on with grass collection - 1970/80 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/al-ko-ride-on-with-grass-collection-1970-80/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:21:21 +0000 Back in that time AlKo made a domestic tractor shaped ride on with a unique grass collection system. I know that it existed as a customer had one, but I can’t find any literature showing it.
The machine had a fairly conventional twin bladed deck ejecting to the right but then it got interesting. The ejected grass fed into the base of a conveyor b…[Read more]

]]> a59cd77d9c14d0cdcb99969767421f26 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Flymo Professional in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/flymo-professional/#post-41956 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:04:23 +0000 Just to add to the jig saw, JLO were eventually acquired by Tecumseh! Quite a lot of their larger engines were to be found on generator / welder sets and at full chat really sang.
The Bing carbs on the GT2s were rather prone to throttle spindle / governor wear and I only used my last rebuild kit two or three years ago – might still have a spare spindle.

]]> 7852eeb548420027f95d49f444572612 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Flymo Professional in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/flymo-professional/#post-41953 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:42:21 +0000 That one is Definitely a GT2 ( some badged Contractor) with a JLO engine which was available with or without the wheeled undercarriage . The original Flymo Domestic had an Aspera TA633 engine a metal fuel tank, fibre glass hood and an alloy impeller. Next came a similar machine , Aspera VA633, plastic tank and impeller and plastic (ABS?) hood.…[Read more]

]]> efbea73475d070e2e2e03dab69b91457 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Ransome Mastiff 30” in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransome-mastiff-30/#post-41782 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:12:57 +0000 16 thou is correct but it was always important to make sure that the the points faces were flat and square to each other for a setting that would “last the season”. I remember having to go out to Mastiffs that had lost their spark mid season .
Bad news that the carb is in a mess. Hope that it’s not too worn and drawing air around the spind…[Read more]

]]> 9e635c7024409b8bf6c04b1dd3a87596 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Ransome Mastiff 30” in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ransome-mastiff-30/#post-41771 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 23:03:27 +0000 You don’t identify the engine – SRL xxx ? However back in the day many of the MAGs fitted to Mastiffs etc were equipped for electric start or lighting even though that wasn’t fitted. So, as you say coils – in the plural, you probably have a surplus charging coil.
Identify the ignition coil with the HT plug lead and probably a single primary coi…[Read more]

]]> 26ea05c6154a3ef46c4f7665a4ffb49b Angus Shapland (Wristpin) started the topic Leaking fuel taps in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/leaking-fuel-taps/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:19:35 +0000 It’s that time of year when some of us discover that the cork plunger in a Ewart fuel tap has shrunk. Someone that I know says that he revives them by immersion in boiling water but I’ve never had much luck. Before anyone says that one should remove the plungers and keep them wet over winter, I know, but …….! I’ve noticed that Villiers Parts cla…[Read more]

]]> bc0f7d080f16b4854bd2c65659434d54 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Help identifying an obscure Dron Wal tool. in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/help-identifying-an-obscure-dron-wal-tool/#post-41571 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:10:04 +0000 Poultry singer . May be for removing the stubs of the feathers after plucking.

]]> 9985a8a71d94daf3ebd1df45f37774e9 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Gunsmith Mk 2 drive belt replacement in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/gunsmith-mk-2-drive-belt-replacement/#post-41503 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:10:08 +0000 With all the info that you’ve been given you should be ok but if not take your existing belt to a local bearing and transmission part ( belt) dealer and get them to match it on their measuring gauge.

]]> 19ac39ee0c092f731ed117f365d0a1f3 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Cutting cylinder bearing in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-bearing/#post-41398 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:54:31 +0000 Almost certainly imperial and RL5 ( one brand’s number) but post your imperial measurements.

]]> c8efe63c24d3ab6ecd63a9cdf488b31a Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Cutting cylinder regrind in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cutting-cylinder-regrind/#post-41394 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:55:01 +0000 They’ve got premises and and a business to run. The man on eBay is probably working in his shed and or garage, and , dare I say, it not paying business rates or tax.

]]> 2e686460f1a534ecbc8a4ec690275db9 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Bottom plate required in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bottom-plate-required/#post-41376 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:46:10 +0000 A Ransomes dealer, Garfitts, Garden & Hire Spares.

]]> 16cdc220ade3b8084639e48ba8724cef Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briigs-engine-series-131232-9224-01-governor-sping/#post-41333 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 22:09:08 +0100 Take a pic with the tank in position – and the throttle cable so that we can see whether it’s connected at carb level or down at the lower end of the tank support bracket. It would also help to know what machine the engine is fitted to, one of us may be familiar with that particular set up. I’ve worked on dozens of 5hp 13 series horizontal cra…[Read more]

]]> b43b87cf44cc8bdaaf17607f5a88bee9 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briigs-engine-series-131232-9224-01-governor-sping/#post-41328 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:18:43 +0100 Unfortunately the first image is rather out of focus and it’s not easy to see what’s what. The second two are duplicates and not helping much.
Can we have a general view of the tank and carburettor showing as much linkage as possible – not too much of a close up so that we can see the relative positions of the linkages.
Where abouts are you loc…[Read more]

]]> 9e1e795479679e0c20fced37c69cc776 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Ransomes Lightweight land roller in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fanzines-lightweight-land-roller/#post-41317 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:16:07 +0100 I regularly overhaul neglected Marquises with seized rear rollers and have developed a method using a few homemade tools. Most seizures result either from no lubrication at all or from being greased which has dried out in the roller bearing passages and prevents further lubrication. The roller bearings should ONLY BE OILED , not greased.
Remember…[Read more]

]]> f929174c74f32d00ff454eac63839063 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briigs-engine-series-131232-9224-01-governor-sping/#post-41287 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:55:28 +0100 Unable to link type 9224-02 with model 131232, please check.

]]> 5a4b9bbcc81e49bb2b74189e42cd1be9 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briigs-engine-series-131232-9224-01-governor-sping/#post-41285 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:40:35 +0100 OK , so January 1982. Any chance of an image or two ?

]]> a4fc48b1469f33306d2369b610822b72 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briigs engine series 131232 9224-01 governor sping in the forum Pedestrian operated machines https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briigs-engine-series-131232-9224-01-governor-sping/#post-41280 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:42:52 +0100 You’ve given the model and type numbers – fine, but pls add the final code number which will date the engine. Trouble is that there are so many variations which can be difficult to follow in the manuals. The code number may help.

]]> 68cdd7fac2a1a3c4cef8598187254f2e Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Stoic land master in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/stoic-land-master/#post-41241 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:29:59 +0100 Going back to your first post and your search for Stoic parts, and in particular a rear wheel, there is a possible pitfall. There were three models of Stoic, 3.5hp push, 5hp push and what you have 4hp self-propelled ( power driven). So, if you are looking for a donor machine for a rear wheel , it needs to be a Self-propelled one so as to get the…[Read more]

]]> 839d2ea6b88714410150ea59b83909b8 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Stoic land master in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/stoic-land-master/#post-41240 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:27:54 +0100 It should drive on both rear wheels. With the chain running in line the sprocket should drive the solid axle running across the back of the machine and driving both wheels via sprag bearings pressed into their hubs. The sprag bearings grip the axle to propel the machine forward but allow it to be pulled back in use. If the cross axle is turning…[Read more]

]]> d65e42b2fd16cfde7e5407a7db5dd63d Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic Stoic land master in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/stoic-land-master/#post-41238 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:25:09 +0100 Briggs flywheel keys. From the 1983 Service Update Seminar. In standard form the Stoic had a carrier disc with three rigidly bolted blades.The carrier disc was fitted to the engine crank via a hub with two protective friction discs and clamped with a bellville washer.

]]> 83430eae12227c0cdac9b0429a33b427 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/victa-self-propelled-2/#post-41045 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:17:51 +0100 A rare beast looking in exceptionally good condition complete with the even rarer “coffee grinder starter”. When I started my business in 1981 they were almost extinct and when I retired in 2012 – non existent .
Look after that one !

]]> a6b9202cbe968f7a2c7bb22d405af6de Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briggs 5 hp on howard rotovator throttle in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briggs-5-hp-on-howard-rotovator-throttle/page/2/#post-41042 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:49:44 +0100 That’s how I would expect it to be as the “second shaft” would have been removed when the engine was specified for cable operation. Your “ pre loaded” spring is the governor spring which deals with variation of power demand while the machine is working . Just set the tension on that spring to give 3000 rpm at full no load throttle. In use the g…[Read more]

]]> d88c59e48d4cc01ab1e00744196ec547 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briggs 5 hp on howard rotovator throttle in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briggs-5-hp-on-howard-rotovator-throttle/page/2/#post-41038 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:49:32 +0100 From your model and type numbers it appears that the correct part number for the governor spring is 260902, and the top no load setting should be 3000 rpm.
The 260902 is shown as still available with a retail price of £8.16 inc vat.

Section 5 of the manual, page 25 of the section shows using a simple home made tool to “ tweak” the spring anch…[Read more]

]]> d24a1dafa12f3972ce12e7b97c72c845 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briggs 5 hp on howard rotovator throttle in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briggs-5-hp-on-howard-rotovator-throttle/page/2/#post-41036 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:42:06 +0100 `The governor spring is shown on that fig 56.
Re your comment about no getting full throttle – butterfly wide open. Being a governed engine it will not be wide open if it’s reached its governed speed. The engine Type number will give the governed speed for your application. If I get a mo, I will dig out the appropriate micro fiche – and the r…[Read more]

]]> 363e4ee529c7098925d2efb384c90af9 Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briggs 5 hp on howard rotovator throttle in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briggs-5-hp-on-howard-rotovator-throttle/#post-41033 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:25:56 +0100 Your code number shows that it was made in 82 so the post 81 manual applies .
The second rod is included in the standard build engine assuming no remote throttle. If you have a cable throttle it is likely to be as per the insert illustration as in 56. – always assuming that your machine has not been re-engined. If I come across one still in place…[Read more]

]]> 316064ec9867b7c7fdfa73c3bf29839d Angus Shapland (Wristpin) replied to the topic briggs 5 hp on howard rotovator throttle in the forum Garden implements https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/briggs-5-hp-on-howard-rotovator-throttle/#post-41029 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:08:49 +0100 I should add that in fig 56 of my last post, there is a rod with a letter A and a rotation symbol . That is for a “ universal” engine with no remote throttle. If yours has a cable throttle control, that rod will not be present.

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