[MickyB]

I am thinking of investing in a rotavator and I have my eye on a couple of Honda models one is a FG200 the other a FG201 does anyone know what the difference is between the two?

Both are 4 stroke so that is good, the FG201 has what looks like a carry handle which is good - any other differences? Are they both the same size? 

[mower man]

The FG200 is no longer in this years price list

or are you thinking of buying a used machine

[MickyB]

Yes both are used.

[MickyB]

Ended up getting the FG200 mainly because I forgot to bid on the FG201 as I was too busy moving Strawberries around on the plot 

The rotavator was started and I was given a brief demonstration on how to use it by the seller, although it started up easily and ran smoothly he said it had been sat a while and would benefit from a service. I will replenish the oil and top it up with some fresh petrol - what would be the best oil to use? Are there any area's that are especially important to check? - Anything to check as far as the tines are concerned? Should I add some cleaning additive such as RedX to the fuel to give it an internal clean?

The rotavator has a 4 stroke engine.

Just spotted that the forum has a link to the manual http://www.allotment-garden.org/rotovator/manuals/honda-200-rotavator-manual.pdf - time for some light reading.