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 :)just spent the morning getting the machines ready for a sunny week hopefully soon.
all 3 started first time!!!!(all Honda's). So changed engine oil adjusted tappets ect, now looking at forecast for tomorrow. My little lottie is very wet so i expect it will be next weekend before i can start.

My very old but still working well Howard 200 is sitting in the garage at home awating someone who is willing and able to it give a once in 30 years service.

Normally it spends its time in a shed on the plot but, after a break in, I decided to bring it home for some pampering.

The old girl still works a treat, starts up mostly first time and does a brilliant job.
Problem is she has had an oil leak for the last ten years so needs topping up after every work-out.

I've no idea what engine my Howard 200 has - can't remember - must have a look in the morning. :blink:

My first try at attaching a picture (hope I have the size right) - if it works there could be a picture of it here somewhere

I've had 1 of the mantis's running already this year after I realised its still got 1/2 a tank of fuel in it from last year 
Can't get on the plot standing water on some parts 

Forecast is looking good to get started next week end

Hired a Camon C8 Thursday  Think I'll put one top of my birthday list anyone rate my chances 

I have a 5 hsp Poulan which is a few years old now. All I do is occasionally top up the oil, add petrol as needed, and follow the instructions for starting, and it fires up the first time every time. Even with old gas and sitting in the garage all winter. It can be a bit of a beast to handle but makes up for working at first pull. Haven't checked the engine but I believe it's a B & S, which is surprising for first time start ups. Checked the veg beds today and they're dry enough to work, but we're due one last snow storm soon so there's little point until after the next snow melts. Darn.