Devisos: sorry I won't break up the electric machine- it is too good as is.

Grumpy thanks for the picture- moine certainly looks like the first engine pictured-

thanks again folks... so far no luck identifying the 45 engine or fiding a service manual. I have checked everywhere and cannot see any numbers at all- in fact no names, or anything on the engine anywhere I can see. Is there a chance I need to remove any of the panels or anything to find the model numbers?


I think it is a briggs and stratton- maybe 3 HP? I am guessing this because of this part on ebay which I have just purchased- it is identical to mine:

ebay muffler listing

I also grabbed those rubber bumbers :-) and whilst there I saw some real nice decals that I guess I am going to need soon enough. Looks like I will have to repaint as well... green hammertone? This thing deserves it.



What steps should I take to get it starting easier? Diagnostic process, etc and basic maintenance?


ebay muffler listing

Here are more details of the engine- and another view of the cylinder:

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