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This is the first 4 speed with reverse model I've seen. It has some sort of clutch on the back and one belt. Most of these had two belts that were twisted and had a lever to engage a reverse by using a tension pulley to run the belts the other way. It has some surface rust on the skirt, a little overspray on it, but the tines and gear box look nearly new

Having some trouble getting her to fire. I took of the flywheel and cleaned and sanded every thing real good, but still no spark.I'm thinking it is the condensor, so I made an offer of 25 dollars for the coil, points, and condensor as one unit off epay.

Similar to our M60A1, but heavier. I carried the M60 and had a two man squad lugging an extra barrel, tripod, and 4 cans of ammo. Also carried every other weapon in the armory. It was somewhat awkward, but my favorite was the M16A1 with the M203 grenade launcher attached. Man that was a sweet piece.

superb idea and fabrication.

Best wishes Iain, hope you have a great day

Yes, I have been thoroughly embarrassed getting on the wrong side of a Massey or Bolens foot feed hydro and being in the pioroet position while the tractor takes off full speed in reverse. Gladly no pictures have surfaced

nothing like good ramps and a wench. lol I used to ride them up, but with an implement and my 200 lbs, that's nearly half a tonne. most ramps aren't rated for that much weight. I walk along them while they SLOWLY inch up. Hydrostatic drives make it easiet.

how do you load the ramps?

Even if there were more than two, there are several things very apparent. The Scotsman made the Romans very, very, angry (lol), two Scotsman are very fierce fighters, and three, they failed to finish the job. Hence no Romans in Scotland anymore. https://www.yahoo.com/news/roman-bullets-tell-story-1-123100617.html

Looks like a late model AYP Sears LT 1000 deck or something in the Murray/MTD family

yes it does, lol

I am very happy to see that I am not the only one that this happens too. I have two simplicity grader blades, why? Because another one came up for sale

Your engine spec number is related to the Locke MFG equipment maker of Locke-Devere mowers, It was probably a replacement for a triplex reel mower rather than their early 60s garden tractor.

Really nice photos, thanks for sharing

No starter, many of these engines came with the electric starter shroud and a block off plate like mine has on the back

The serial number on the K301 starts with 28, that would indicate it was manufactured in 1998, that makes the engine around 18 years old, many times these engines can and do sit on the shelves a long time. It might be that it was a wee bit longer when the engine was installed, but maybe not if receipts are presented. The price would indicate it might have been that long ago, because a few years ago that engine was around 1500.00 US

The engine looks like it dates to a 1998 manufacture

Here is the owners manual for the Kohler 12hp K301 and the service manual for the K91 through K321 engines Kohler_K91_K141_K161_K181_K241_K301_K321_Serv_Man_0472.pdf kohler10hp12hp14hp16hpOwners.pdf

I had an Ariens tiller with a H60 on it that gave me fits over the spark problem, but I finally sorted it out after replacing points and condenser, it actually wasn't getting good earth as I remember. I haven't even looked at the electric starter. Sometimes diagnosis isn't done using Occum's razor, but rather Hickham's dictum, in that it may not be one problem, but a combination of problems. I've found that sometimes a few pulls on the rope every day in some cases is all it needs to wear the rust off or a light sanding of the points, we'll see. I have almost no use for it here on the prairie, but it may make a good piece to trade for a walk behind tiller.

Picked this up locally for 25.00, weak spark from sitting for several years, but I may just try to pull the starter rope a dozen times each day and see if that doesn't help. If all else fails, I'll service the points, and flywheel with some sandpaper

Whaaaaaaat! Oh No.

The first picture is what I started with. I bought a International Cub tractor muffler (IH-1, part # 351436R92) for 29.00 and fabricated my own mounts, I added a 1/4" hard rubber between washers to create a dampening effect to reduce vibration. I'll order a chrome slotted heat shield for it next week that will cover the body.

Happy Birthday Norm, wishing you many more years in the seat

I believe they are barn loft wheels.

A good deed indeed