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mickattwo replied to the topic first time to plough in the forum Help and information 11 years, 4 months ago

Hi I am in Sheffield you are too far away anyway sorry. All ploughs can be adapted to fit any particular machine Baz
mickattwo replied to the topic first time to plough in the forum Help and information 11 years, 4 months ago

Hi, I have a Howard 300/350 Plough that I do not use. Where are you?
mickattwo replied to the topic Cowper's patent hand seeder in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 4 months ago

Hi I think it is a Gower. I have one but have found that to use it the hopper has to have a lot of seed, probably the weight of the seed is important for efficient use.
mickattwo replied to the topic Manuals in the forum Help and information 11 years, 4 months ago

These are two items I have but am I missing something to attach to a toolbar for a Barford 30?
mickattwo started the topic Manuals in the forum Help and information 11 years, 4 months ago

Can anyone give me the link for downloading manuals
mickattwo started the topic Gardenmaster 34 2 stroke engine-carb problem in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 6 months ago

I have aquired one of these machines. The spark is good but will only fire when petrol is put thro plughole. Any help appreciated
mickattwo started the topic BSA Sloper engines? in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 6 months ago

Can anyone help, I have two of these engines,one in good working order the other on a Ransome Marquis mower.I understand that these engines are Norton/Villiers F12 engines. Why are they called BSA Sloper engines on horticultural machinery?
mickattwo replied to the topic Help needed-Landmaster Kestrel Manual in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 6 months ago

Hi many thanks, have downloaded the manual
mickattwo started the topic Help needed-Landmaster Kestrel Manual in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 6 months ago

Can anyone download or copy a manual for my Kestrel. I have no idea what the gears are or any routine matenance needed. The M/C is fitted with a Villeirs Mk25 engine (Stationary type – no throtle cable or lever0. Any advice or help greatly appreciated
mickattwo replied to the topic The cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 9 months ago

These are hopefully the other pictures
mickattwo started the topic North Notts Ploughing match in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 9 months ago

Hello All, I was at North Notts Plowing Match yesterday and took a few pictures, no names as all were busy doing their stint. The day was sunny and dry, perfect conditions for plowing and over 100 entrants. The standard of horticultural plowing was very good and I would not have liked to have picked the winner.
mickattwo replied to the topic Last buy of the year, I think. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 10 months ago

Hi there, have only just read your post. The drive shafts on my 1996 F510 has drive shafts 22mm across the flats and they are available at £65 or thereabouts. Mine are very worn at the tips but have adapted some spadelug wheels and another pair of unknown steel wheels using a bored bar over the worn shafts. OK so far.
mickattwo replied to the topic Found one! in the forum General talk and discussion 11 years, 11 months ago

I dont know about the original post but this mower to me is only rare because they made them by modern methods and were classed as throwaway when made. A friend of mine has a mower that I would call rare. it is a 1922 atco, in pieces at the moment. The machine was purchased and solely owned by a lady authoress.The machine is original and needs an…[Read more]
mickattwo replied to the topic Landmaster Kestrel Wheel in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 12 years, 1 month ago

These are the pictures
mickattwo started the topic Landmaster Kestrel Wheel in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 12 years, 1 month ago

Hi, Anyone know what is supposed to hold this wheel on this wheel on. The hole in the wheel is threaded(approx 10mm) and is directly opposite the key in the shaft. the cleaned up bore and shaft makes for an easy push on or pull off with nothing to hold it on. I do not have a manual or parts list See pictures
mickattwo replied to the topic cleated tyres in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 12 years, 1 month ago

Good price that is, I paid £12 for an innertube recently

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