Atco Deluxe Information
Hi,
This is my first post. I have just become the owner of a rather old (although I don't know quite how old) mower which is marked as an Atco Deluxe 14. It requires some parts (although I managed to get it running after cleaning up and resetting the points and plug gap) but I'm wondering if it's the original engine, because other mowers I see in photos on the net look different. As such, can anyone advise whether this is the original engine (or what it is, if not) such that I can order the correct parts? The assembly which links the pull-start mechanism to the main shaft thingy is missing, for example.
Also, do those chains look a bit loose?
Many thanks!
Tex
Atco Delux Information
Hi and welcome to the forum.
You seem to have what looks like a good mower there, the engine I would say is the original and the whole machine was I believe built by Qualcast for Atco who were by that time a Qualcast brand.
The chains look ok but it is good idea to fit the connecting links with the closed end facing the direction of travel of the chain. I have found that if you try to take too much slack out of the chains they can bind up and put a strain on the bearings etc, sometimes as you turn the chains by hand you will find that the tension can vary as it goes round.
There are a couple of contacts in the club information section of this site that may be able to help with parts. http://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/links/memsite
Ray