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In the absence of any spec for the battery I would suggest factors to consider are physical size, location of terminals and Ah capacity, as large as possible. I am not sure how the use will impact on type of battery ie traction motor rather a car battery which needs to start the engine and is then charged by the alternator.

Gary, you need to compress the photo file, see https://www.vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/compressing-photo-files-using-ms-office-picture-manager/ for guidance.

The Barford literature does not have dates apart from the price lists. The Barford Power Scythe leaflet has rev 12.58 on it and the printers ref is EJJJ 10970.2.60 CP which could be Feb 1960.
The serial numbers on the two Power Scythes are :-
403-C5 with engine number 998A 28025
926-C9 with engine number 998A 44857

The one I have was electric start, but I have not bothered replacing the battery which died years ago. It has the screw type height adjuster.

Digital copy added to website page.

My copy of the April issue arrived yesterday.

What is vintage? A 1980’s machine could be 30-40 years old now.
If this mower is that old then it is in very good condition.

Tony, have a look at page A27 of the parts list it shows a handle on the front.

It may be worth contacting Hayter with the machine serial number they may be able to help.
I have a very similar machine which I still use, not in such good condition.

Is this one any good, it is a parts list.
https://www.allotment-garden.org/rotavator-manuals/M1-Mountfield-Cultivator-Parts-List.pdf
and this looks like the operators manual
https://www.allotment-garden.org/rotavator-manuals/mountfield-m1-rotavator-instructions-manual.pdf

No idea about spares availability.
Yes I believe it is the same company see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corgi_Motorcycle_Co_Ltd.

No idea about spares availability.
Yes I believe it is the same company see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corgi_Motorcycle_Co_Ltd.

The BMB Hoemate had a Brockhouse 2 stroke engine the Spryt.
Extract from engine manual below.

The FBHVC have revamped their Fuels information page a lot of details about various aspects of modern fuel, eg ethanol, volatility etc. Well worth a read.

Sounds like a step in the right direction. Have you cleaned out the carb? Make sure new fuel line is suitable for the E10 petrol coming in later this year.

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