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Hello ODK History Lovers
Here I present the Pope Rotary Manual for the Models
320-05 and 320-06. This manual dates to the 1960-61 season.

At this time, Pope made cosmetic and engineering changes to its
Model 320 lawnmower. This was the first model to have the more
modern handle [inverted pyramids], new air-cleaner, and Pope
offered its new impulse starter [Model 320-06].



BACKGROUND: -
When Pope entered the Lawnmower market in 1949, they offered
brilliant, modern designs for human-propelled reel push mowers.
These were the beautiful Wimbledons.

Within a short time, they were offering powered reel mowers –
The brilliant electric Centre Court of 1950, and then the first
petrol-powered reels in 1954.

When Pope entered the rotary lawnmower market in 1957,
they offered an engine of their own manufacture.
This was the great 125cc Rotary Valve 2-stroke.

THE OPERATOR MANUALS
Generally speaking, at this time, Australian lawnmower makers offered
comprehensive instructions. This manual is really two manuals –
one covering the mower; the other the engine.

This topic covers the mower manual, as I have discussed
the engine manual elsewhere [see link below].

This was all packaged in the then typical ‘Pope envelope’, also
containing what we now call a ‘quick-start guide’ and a
‘guarantee certificate’.




TO BE CONTINUED ...

PART TWO – The Manual
This Pope Operator manual covers the lawnmower.
A separate booklet was printed for the rotary valve engine.

AS with the engine manual, there is clear evidence that there was a gap
between engineering, production, and marketing. Both mower and engine
booklets show signs of being ‘rushed’ to meet the new season’s release.

Of note is page 3 of this manual … look at the hastily glued-in change
in instructions for the handle. This was a simplified design replacing the original
adjustable rake on the Pope handlebar.

This manual is from my collection and it is in good condition.
As always, I make it available to members for personal use.

The Pope Rotary Valve Two-Stroke: -
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/u...ary-valve-2-stroke-c1957.html#Post101660

Restoration ...
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/galleries/94051.html


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