Martin77 4 #1 Posted June 7, 2014 Just bought this off fleabay to tackle the long grass here... It's an Atco scythe, series 1 model. (the series 2 had a seperate clutch for the cutter bar, with various attachments were available, much like the Allen scythes) paid a fair amount for it, but it's had a new villiers coil and cutter teeth in the last couple of years which alone would cost £160ish, so I'm happy. The former owner used to work at Atco funnily enough, which probably explains why it's been so well looked after. It works well, apart from getting very hot and being a sod to start when warm. A quick investigation found quite alot of gunk in the fuel system which once cleared I'm hoping will sort out the running issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #2 Posted June 7, 2014 It looks just the job for tackling long grass, great camera angle in the first photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #3 Posted June 7, 2014 Nice machine you have there Martin, I like the Scythes, well worth it when you find one that has been properly cared for. They are worth the extra cost. Hot running is an indicator for a dirty Carb leaning the fuel out as you've already sussed out . Surprised the previous owner left it like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin77 4 #4 Posted June 7, 2014 Oh, I suspect it was a slow build up of dirt from the tank and he's not used it much recently, not enough for it to get hot anyway. It's being a pig though (and I thought that was mainly the preserve of Allens)... won't start at all now. Been through the usual, cleaned the carb, checked for a spark, cleaned the points, measured the coil (3kohm)...and it's dead. When it was working it was great to use....Grrrr.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #5 Posted June 7, 2014 That's nice Martin, good find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
