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What you can sell it for is basically dependant upon its condition, i.e. will the engine run, is the gearbox in working order, is the clutch in working order and do all other moving parts move freely. If the engine is in good working order I would be interested in buying it for the engine as I have been looking for a replacement. Given the time it has been standing you will need to ensure that the engine is not seised and preferably do an oil change before trying to start it.

Hi, It is definitely a Wolseley Scythe and looks like a 23 inch model which has a 5HP Briggs and Stratton engine. However, if its a 27 inch model it will have a 7HP Briggs & Stratton engine. I have one , but it has no engine and I am looking for a replacement engine or to modify another engine to fit as the original engine has a longer crankshaft than usual to accommodate the centrifugal clutch..

Hi Paul, After some research I found the cheque stub and the cost was £28.68 but this was in 2018. At the time I was asked if I wanted woven or grey moulded friction plates and I opted for woven as it was suggested these would have the better chance of good adhesion. Regards Ray

Hi, I purchased new linings for my Hayter 21 some time ago and will endeavour to trace the invoice and let you know the cost. These were bought from a lining supplier suggested by Anglo Traction and were glued in place with Araldite as he also suggested. I suspect the originals did contain asbestos but I did not have to remove them as they fell off. Regards

I think its an Allen Challenger 22" Rotary Cutter.

Hi Sean, you will be able to get the springs you require from www.briggsbits.co.uk

Anglo Traction has posted a manual which come up if you search for Hayter 21/Osprey Manual.

Thanks very much for the video link which is very helpful. A friend also suggested this video which wasn't easy to find as nothing came up by searching 'Wolseley' or 'Wolseley Scythe'.

Hi Richard, Sorry I haven't got back to you on your earlier message - I have 'abandoned' the Osprey for the present. A mate found a 'better' mower (which needs some attention) and hence I am seeking information on it. It is a Wolseley Scythe of which there were two models a 23" and a 27" . I have a 27" which has 2 forward gears and a reverse and is built like a tank. Everything seems to be in order apart from the engine. It has a new Carburettor and a good spark, but no compression. The valves look OK and are working so we will have to split the engine to locate the problem. The engine is a Briggs & Stratton, very similar to the Osprey engine, except that it has a large, integral with the pulley, centrifugal clutch beneath the belt pully and we need to remove this first so I am trying to find out how to do this.

Does anyone have any information/Manuals on the Wolseley Scythe please?

Hi Richard, I'll have to try uploading sometime as I have never done it! I'm fine thanks just waiting for the 'old age vaccine' to become available. I actually stumbled across the wheel nuts you were seeking the other day, but I assume you have long since found some.

Hi, There is a manual and parts list for the engine which you can download from the Briggs & Stratton Website. There is also a Hayter user manual and parts list for the remainder of the Machine and, if this is what you are looking for, I could copy it for you.

Hi Richard, I hope you are keeping well. I've not had much luck with the 21. Whilst mowing, it suddenly lost compression and now I have dismantled it I can see that the 'big end has shattered. Meanwhile, I have reconditioned an Osprey engine which I intended to replace the broken engine, but when I went to fit it I realised the anchor holes in the Deck were in different positions and although I have an Osprey deck, I made no further progress during the Pandemic. I have turned over the Osprey occasionally with no problem, but when I tried again last week it had seized so another thing to sort out!. I also have an engine from a Mountfield rough cut mower, almost identical to the 21 engine, which I am currently 'servicing' with some parts from the broken engine, the only problem being the end of the Crankshaft is longer, a greater diameter and would need to have a thread cut for the Pulley to be fitted. Luckily I haven't needed the 21 so it is basically on the back-burner until I decide whether I wish to proceed with it.

Its really up to you. I have a friend who is an expert mechanic and, if the machine is working, he favours only an oily rag. I do not like to see rusty or oily elements so decide to remove/treat the rust etc. and paint them. However once I remove certain parts I find others that would benefit from the same treatment and invariably end up totally dismantling the machine and repainting it. I find that if I only repaint the 'tinwork' the remainder looks even worse and gives the overall impression of being half a job. I am not endeavouring to reach 'show standard' but just to ensure that I remove or stabilise any corrosion and paint so that I should not have to revisit it.

Thankyou Wristpin, that does look like mine, is much clearer than what I have and should be helpful in making the connections.