Hi - I've just joined the web site as I have just picked up an old Rover Colt 8 and it needs a little work. I have subscribed to the manuals section and downloaded the Colt 5/8 manual and got onto the Briggs & Stratton website and downloaded the manual for the motor as well.
I have also taken it to the local mower shop and they are looking at the engine and the mower overall to see what needs doing to it. It runs OK but with a few problems:-
The original three speed gearbox has been replaced with a six speed box - apparently it goes like a rocket!
Brakes don't work
Motor only starts manually - not from key start
Stop doesn't work - only way to stop it is by turning fuel off or removing spark plug connection
Cutter drive does not disengage - probably because the gearbox has been modified and belts are not the right size (maybe??)
I called in today to see how they were going with the repairs - and it looks like the throttle/choke system is missing a few parts and the choke link doesn't link to anything - can anyone give me some idea of how the throttle/choke system is connected so I can determine how if there are any parts missing and if they can be replaced - seeing as the mower is so old!
I haven't had a good chance to take a good look at the mower myself - I picked it up last Saturday am and dropped it straight off to the mower shop - I intend to get it running and then gradually get the individual items fixed as we go.
Any comments/suggestions.....
pcottam
