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Thank you both for your comments. RayP if you have chance to find that Invoice i'd be very grateful. Basically i am just trying to estimate the cost (viability) of restoring the Machine back to working condition. Thanks Paul

Hi all. I know this has been covered before, but i have a few specific questions which you may be able to help me with please. I have been given another Hayter 21 which was destined for scrap. I hate to see these lovely old machines lost so am trying to work out if its worth saving (economically) . The Deck is all solid, disc/blades all good, engine started briefly so I know I can fix that (I have a spare anyway), tyres are completely shot, clutch lever operates perfectly (locks out) BUT has no effect on the drive. This appears to be an ex council machine unless they were ever produced in yellow ! Serial number on a brass plate 3 3998 so i think its one of the first ?. I have dismantled the drive casing and discovered why it wasn't driving. The inboard clutch disc is completely loose and the outboard clutch disc is firmly glued to the wheel hub ! This is the older design with a simple split pin securing the wheel (not threaded). I have downloaded the manual which was kindly added to the site, but the componentry is obviously quite different. The clutch operates on two springs (one inside the other) not the series of 5 spring discs as per the manual. The shaft passes through a bearing and is located by a circlip (see photo). There is only a tiny bit of end float between the circlip and the bearing, and all the PB bushes appear to be in good nick. My questions are: 1) Has anyone purchased new clutch discs for a 21 ? And if so can you give me an approximation of the cost ? 2) Did you send the sprocket away to have them fitted or glue them yourself (JB Weld ?) 3) I presume the originals contain asbestos so should be removed with caution ? 4) As far as adjustment on this older design, presumably its just a case of getting the clutch arm parallel ? Appreciate any advice. Thanks

Thank you Wristpin ........ much appreciated ! I've just been given another 'Twenty One' (not running) so can experiment on that one first.

Hi all New to this site so sincerely hope you can help. I'm sure this has been covered before but i've recently acquired an Old Hayter Twenty One which is a lovely old machine. Its reluctant to start without a splash of fuel down the air intake but once going runs and cuts beautifully. My question is once the going gets tough forward motion struggles so i'm pretty sure the clutch is slipping. Does anyone have any instructions how it can be adjusted ? If it helps the version i have has a castellated nut on the axle. Many thanks in anticipation !