[rich_exf]

Dear all,

I have just acquired an old Norlett rotovator of some description that i picked up at a scrap yard. Looking at the B&S engine code it's circa 1978 with 5HP engine.

My questions are as follows.

1) Can anyone tell me what model this is? Reading the forums i suspect it might be a tillermate 5?
2) What are the dual drive belts for? 2 speed/reverse?
3) Does anyone have an owners manual for the rotovator?

I have photo's but don't know how to post them with this message. If anyone is willing to help get in touch and i'll e-mail them.

The major problem with is at the moment is that the clutch assembly is completely missing and i need some help and guidance in the form of photo's or drawings from someone out there with the same (complete) machine. I think it's going to be a case of perhaps making the part? Unless of course anyone else out there has the appropriate part?

Thanks,

Rich.

[dugless]

Hi I dont have a rotavator but have you tried going on the internet IE Google it is supprising what information is on there.
Good luck with your quest.

[Gwiz]

I don't know for sure, but most clutches on this type of machine consists simply of a pulley on a spring loaded moving arm, that tightens the belt when you pull a handle or lever up on the handles.

[rich_exf]

Dugless - yes i have already scoured the internet which lead me here, info very thin on the ground on these Norletts it seems. Best info i could find was on this forum.

Gwiz - i also have an old 1975 Norlett with a 3 hp B&S engine in running order. You are right in saying that the clutch is simply just a pulley on a spring loaded moving arm. The only thing that complicates matter on this 5hp model is that it seemingly takes 2 drive belts as there so i'm not sure how that impacts on the clutch pulley design and operation.

[Gwiz]

reckon you could use two bearings, seperated by shim spacers so that the belts don't touch?

[rich_exf]

Yes i was thinking the same. Shouldn't be too difficult to make something. Still don't know why there are two drive belts though.

[Gwiz]

wish I could tell you, but I'm not too familiar with the norlets. It could well be a reverse (like the merry tiller) do they both go in the same area?

[rich_exf]

Yes they are side by side. One groove appears to take an A belt and the other a V belt.

[welsh boyo]

guess what i have a norlett tiller 5-s and its complete,
its also has a 5hp briggs engine
link to thread with pic
http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=15544
theres two levers on the handlebar
pull  them one at a time and with the right lever and the tines move forward and reverse if you pull the left,
I use em both at the same time to stall the machine.
if you like i could takes pic of the belts wheel and clutch assembly for you.

[exelero11]

Hello everyone!
I have the same Norlett rotovator as those on the picture. Can you tell me which are the dimensions of the drive belts on it?
Greetings from Croatia!
Thank you!

[grendel]

we have a link to some manuals here - http://www.allotment-garden.org/rotovator/index.php , maybe that will give you the belt length?
Grendel

[exelero11]

Hello Grandel!
I've already seen that page and read the manuals and didn't find a belt dimension. (maybe I'm blind) 
I thought that someone on the forum knows the exact dimensions of the belt.
I bought a belt that isn't original, but it works.
Anyway, thanks for the advice. :-)
exelero