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The latest photo's taken today. That's yer lot for now.

I've been working on a neighbours Lawnflite ride on. I sold them it about 6-7 years ago, in good running order, when I got my Wheel Horse C-125. Two years ago it wanted a new battery and was traveling at a snails pace. Since then it had been left outside with a cover thrown over it. On examination of the drive pulleys etc, I found, though not seized, everything rather stiff in operation. This had caused the drive belt to the gearbox to come off the tension pulley. No wonder it was moving at a snails pace. Stripped it all down and gave it a good clean up. Now working as it should. Next I turned my attention to the engine. 8hp B&S. Battery on and the engine spun like a good 'un. Checked the oil and a good job I did. Nothing on the dipstick. I drained about two cup fulls of very black liquid out and filled with fresh oil. Petrol in and lets see if it will run. After a bit of cranking to get fuel through it fired up and ran fine. Back on the ground and try the clutch and gears. All working ok and then, the throttle cable snapped. I've been told they are now obsolete, so now the hunt is on.

Thanks Ian, Well, I don't know how I survived without a press of some kind in the Workshop. Got this far yesterday- One on the right need the larger curve finishingThis one just needs a few tweaks Biggest challenge is putting the gentle radius' in and so have to improvise using what is available!. I used various Rod sizes, an old Deck Wheel and I also nicked one off the ATCO to put the bigger curve in .....needs must..... - Quite enjoyable doing this bit with the right tool(s) .

I was looking for something else this evening when I came across this which may be of interest to anyone trying to id a Peerless box. Interestingly there is an illustration of a 600 series transaxle and also one of a right angle drive box but not both fixed together. It makes me think that the set up posted on the forum may have been a modification by a machine manufacturer or user and not a Peerless option. Peerless transmission model id0001.pdf

Throttle cable. You just need a bit of piano wire . Put a "dog leg" in the control end of it , split the control box and hook it into the lever and poke it down the outer with a couple of inches protruding , clamp the outer onto the BS throttle / governor plate and eye up the appropriate length before making the final dog leg to hook into the throttle lever. A lot easier than it sounds! The original part number was 746-0503 P.S. BARRUS are showing available stock!! £8.53 + vat

Interesting rider. It's a shame that the new owner is not looking after it but at least it been serviced by you Norm.

Thanks Chris, but I don't think it's something you can send by post. Going to try and catch a chap next week, who services/breaks ride ones etc. I'll send a photo and details anyway tomorrow.

Looks superb, the rabbit should be very comfortable in its new hutch!

Jon Cruse at the Mower Centre in Hailsham can make one if you send him the original, Tel 01323 842447 during working hours.

Great work as always Richard.. The 12 ton press will make life easier on the joints

Just picked this up, nice machine and all works. Even has the bag and the original brochure which I understand is rare. Bag is unfortunately not original but at least it has one. Engine runs a treat and great fun to drive.

This is a deck I reproduced using sheet steel and a course in welding at my local evening classes. The gearing was replaced. New blades were made from strips of steel carefully balanced. Sorry about non standard wheelhorse paint but this was 30 years ago when the Redhorse was not so cheerished.