OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Reel Lawn Mowers, Atco & Villiers etc. Rover Thoroughbred

G'day Boys,

Having trouble identifying what I have bought. It's a Rover with a Briggs and Stratton. Solid deck. No starter clutch lever (so I don't know how it works properly and suspect it's on the way out).

I cannot for the life of me find the serial number for the engine but the Rover sticker Silver with orange) on the mower motor plate states (well something like as they are difficult to read) Model 5802 (the 0 is possibly G) Serial 6882 although it may be 5602 (again the 0 might be a G). Further there is another sticker (silver with black)this one reads REGD No 62748.

If you could perhaps give me some idea as the cost of a new clutch and what parts I need that'd be terrific. The cotter pins are the 90 degree type and thus there are two of. If you could also give me an idea as to the approximate cost to fully resharpen that'd be appreciated as well.

The unit cost me $70 and the motor runs really well, air delivery is via a snorkel that winds up the handle which has a central adjuster. Any locations for manuals etc are also welcomed. I cut the lawns this morning with and even though blunt, the job is fantastic, I experienced quite a bit of drum slip....is this anything to do with the clutch? The grass wasn't overly wet so hopefully I can find a means to rectify this.

Lastly with this old girl, should I be adding any fuel additive to the unleaded fuel?

Cheers and Love Ya Work
Pablo