Good afternoon
Just saved this atco from the scrap yard . Got it home bit of a clean up and it’s a runner . Needs carb doing I think so I’m asking for info on model so I can source a workshop book . It’s a 12” cut if that’s any help . Having come across any numbers yet but will be stripping panels of the next few nights to have a look
Regards Alistair
A picture might help, my crystal ball is on the fritz ;-)
Sorry thought I had already done the pics . Obviously not
Atco
Photos of unknown atco
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Hi Alistair, ty did manage to upload your pics here
https://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/forum/history-and-technical/technical...
You may as well stick to one thread, I'm sure your questions will get answered even if off topic. Here are your pics anyway.
ID plate decodes as an Atco lightweight, 14 inch, from 1956/57
This is the other atco I have . This is the one I’ve saved from the scrap yard .
Thanks for the information
Alistair
Good afternoon
I'm searching for a grassbox and front roller assy for my atco villiers midget . It's a 14" 1956 . See pic
The grass box was a small steel one that hung on the 2 stubs visible in the photo. I have several of these mowers but only ever 1 grass box so good luck with your search, The larger alloy box that hung on the front engine mounting bar ( for want of a better description ) will fit , but probably just as rare.
The original front spindle had Whitworth nuts and 2 x 7 inch rollers with a brass tube pressed into them . You may be able to make ones from a 70s Atco fit . I fitted a microset one off a Suffolk Punch which is more useful if you use the mower regularly
Im surprised how reliable these are after 65 years, and how well they cut