Thanks Clive, seems like you know a hell of a lot! You are correct about the electical generator under the flywheel-one output through a diode for charging battery and one output for the lights. It appears that this machine was made circa 1983 and I just like keeping things going if I can. I really ...

Thanks Richard I think you're right. Funny thing is I checked every safety switch (opened them up, cleaned and lubricated them with Maplin's special juices) checked all the cables for continuity with a multi meter and was sure that all would be well when the major service was over. From the manual t...

Great success! Belt replaced and machine working well EXCEPT? A wiring wierdness The engine will only start with the headlamps switched on and the other strange thing is the lights don't stay on they just flicker occasionally. Once the engine is going the lightswitch can be turned off and it keeps g...

It seems Richard that you have a similar machine to mine-I have a photocopied manual that I can copy for you if any use. I have recently redrilled and tapped the exhaust box bolt threads and also the ones for the starting motor. Have just totally overhauled the electrics and got the "headlights...

Thanks Richard. My machine also has a chain drive from the gearbox output to the rear axle. You are absolutely right about the belt tightening up when the clutch is released. On release it appears that the belt would be better aligned with the engine drive pulley outside the flange but I used to thi...

I am trying to replace the motion drive belt on my ageing & trusted MTD/Lawnflite sit on tractor mower model no. 133 528 611 C213A I am not sure how it fits around the engine drive pulley - there is a protection plate with 2 flanges. I think that on 1 side the belt goes inside the flange and on ...