wirraway, if you post the long series of numbers stamped on the cooling air cowl of the Briggs engine, we can identify it and point you towards an engine manual. Can't help you with the mower though, unless Bruce has some information.
Hi grumpy, the machine is a Rally Roper, made in USA by America Yard Products....here's a video: Click HERE Hoping this helps,
Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member. Kindest Regards, Darryl