Rayp 44 #1 Posted September 22, 2023 Does anyone have any information/Manuals on the Wolseley Scythe please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 998 #2 Posted September 22, 2023 Hi Ray, If it's one of the Wolseley Merry Tiller Models with a Scythe attachment, you will need to obtain a Manual for the Machine you wish to refer to and one for the Scythe attachment. Found loads online. here is an example for the 36" Scythe Is this a new project? Regards, Richard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayp 44 #3 Posted September 24, 2023 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 998 #4 Posted September 24, 2023 Hi Ray, Ah, Ok. That is Municipal/Commercial grade machinery which is way outside my parameters of familiarisation. Can't find any positive responses from a search of the Model number AG2327. SPS tractors website are out of stock. So if it's a Briggs, you should know where you are with that. Good to hear how you get on with it. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattblack 76 #5 Posted September 26, 2023 Here's a youtube video of the restoration of a 1971 model, don't know if it's of use to you? 50 YEAR OLD RUSTY BRUSH MOWER RESTORATION - YouTube 1 Rayp reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayp 44 #6 Posted September 27, 2023 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'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattblack 76 #7 Posted September 27, 2023 6 hours ago, Rayp said: 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'. No problem, I just happened to remember watching it a while ago along with some of his other videos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
