[BeVoLiD]

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=9488.0
hello everyone i am very new to this and don't know if i'm doing this the right way or not, but here we go, i have recently aquired an old atco mower and know nothing about it at all i stumbled across this site, and found the discussion(link above) the mower i have looks identical to that one and i would like to know the model type and also places to purchase parts for the mower and carb? any help or information would be greatly recieved!!

[Gwiz]

Drive chains shouldn't be a problem, likewise bearings, bottom blade screws and even transfers should be available.
If the engine is Villiers, you may very well still get some parts from "Meetens". you might be able to source a new bottom blade from a specialist machinery dealer, someone may still have new "old stock".
Good luck with it.
The model type is usually on the side of the machine, sometimes stamped onto a small aluminum plat that is riveted on.

[BeVoLiD]

Thank-you for your quick reply, i have been on the phone to meetens and have ordered the parts i need to fix the carb (they were great). i have also located a place that is very good for old machines based in Southport called Stanley's - it is also home to a lawnmower museum and have parts for almost everything!!

[Growster...]

Marvellous machine!

I do hope you can get it going, it really is an iconic mower, and much prized as well!

I'm hoping that the one I gave to all the old boys on the plots (back then, when I was a much younger old boy...), is still in the hedge somewhere, because if it is, I'm going to get it started...

...one day...

[BeVoLiD]

I got it going, was a bit tempremental at first (needed full choke to start- then flooded ) but since reading some other posts i quickly changed the oil and is now running like a brand new one , its absolutely amazing can't help but mow my lawn everyday, will post some pics when my patchy bits are green!! thanks again for your help!

[Motivator]

The mower has a Viliiers all alloy lightweight 75cc engine .  Mine is a 1962 model and it runs sweet as a nut . I managed to get a as new grass box for it last year.

[Growster...]

Right that's it!

I'm off now and that hedge is going to get a b****y good search for my old one...

I may be some time...

[Motivator]

Go and get it fella

[Glosterboy]

Motivator,
Please, what is the model name/number of your smaller mower? I'm sure I have a similar mower in my garage? Given to me by my late father years ago. I know there is no grass box. The cut is 14ins. Any help/information would be much appreciated. Thanks, Glosterboy.

[Motivator]

Hi fella well the smaller fella is a 12 inch Atco A10 MOWER . There should be a brass plate on the side of the mower telling cut size . And age . Post a pic i will see if i can id it for you.

[Glosterboy]

Thanks Motivator. I've attached a couple or so pics. I've checked for some form of ID plate. No success. But, stamped on the engine is the following BC107438. An ATCO Four Stroke transfer is on one side. There is also a "sign" in 4 languages warrning of blades still rotating after engine is switched off. The blade is a 14ins cut. Any help/information much appreciated. Thanks.

[Motivator]

What you have there is a Suffolk punch engine . When they merged with Atco . They ditched the Villiers engines . For more info go here and post they are very helpfull.
 http://www.stationary-engine.net/forum/index.php. I  would say it is dated around. 1967 ish .
 

[Glosterboy]

Thanks Motivator.
So a Suffolk Punch engine it is. Therefore, can I assume that the mower is a Suffolk Punch? Sorry if this seems an obviously conclusion? But, having no operating handbook or manual I want to make sure I'm searching for one appropriate to my mower. i still can't figure how to switch on/off? There is no obvious metal strip to short-out to stop the engine? Spark-plug is covered with a Bakelite covering. No spark at the moment. Is there an on/off switch? Thanks again.

[Motivator]

No it is a Atco mower but the two companies merged in the sixties. When i get home will .
Explain more.

[Motivator]

Have a look at this . Is it the same engine. http://www.stationary-engine.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9984&highlight=suffolk+punch.

This should be the points timing etc .

Suffolk Type 75G14 (Generic)Engine Name: Suffolk Type 75G14 (Generic)
Engine Maker: Suffolk
Engine Model: Type 75G14 (Generic)
Engine Type: 4S
Bore: 51
Stroke: 38
Capacity: 75
HP: 1.1
Timing: 22-24deg
Points: 0.018-0.020