Hi
My names Tony
While I have no skills whatever in small engines I do have some engineering in my background, and taken an interest in an old Scott Bonner I just came across which I plan to restore. Which led me to these forums.
Wish me luck - I suspect its going to be a bit of a journey. Its a MultiCut with a Stratton engine.... Im hoping the experts will be patient with me as I learn my way.
So the clean up begins.
If anyone has any pointers as to workshop info on this beauty, its :
Model 92502
Type 0999-01
Code 77111709
Picture attached. Fair bit of rust, air filter full of gunk, but actually not too bad.
Thanks in advance.....
:)
While not having worked on that particular model, most Briggs motors of that era are fairly simple affairs and not a whole lot goes wrong. I found the hardest part about them was remembering how to properly setup the carby linkages again while reassembling.
If I've done it right, a copy of the user manual is attached.
It looks like you've got yourself a solid machine. I'd protect the open bits and hit it with some degreaser and the high pressure cleaner. Makes it much easier and nicer to work on.
Last edited by Mystyler; 09/06/2006:34 PM.
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Workshop pointers: First, get some spray can degreaser from an auto parts store. I see you are in Uraidla, so will probably have to go to mile end? Autobarn have it out for $1 per tin, otherwise you will probably pay $2.50 ish at repco. Spray all that muck off the deck and hose it all off
This engine was made on 11 november 1977, so will have ignition points under the flywheel. Check for spark, and we will address them later
The carby can be a pain - it has a diaphragm which probably hardened years ago. It should be part number CAM506 (GA spares - any mower shop should be able to source) Be careful when disassembling the carb - it may have a hardish to source teflon washer and pin. Therefore, work over a piece of newspaper and look very carefully before completely removing the carby off the top of the tank and don't loose it.
Check the spark plug, if it is choked black and sooty, it is possible there is an issue with the carby and you will need the repair kit. Could just be the clogged filter though
Buy the cheapest oil you can find (old briggs aren't picky) and dump the old sludge. Capacity is around 600ml. Autobarn normally have a 15w40 out for $10/5L. This week its 10w40, but should still do fine for flushing.
Air filter - looks like GA "air106". If the old one isn't rotten, wash it hot soapy water, dry, then recharge with 30-60ml of oil (chainsaw bar oil if you have it). The oil catches the dirt.
You could order most if not all of these parts from Bruce here at ODK - will be cheaper than mower shop most likely, if you aren't in a rush
No question is a stupid question - unless you don't ask it and end up breaking a 40ish year old part haha
Hello Tony and welcome to the forum. You've been given some solid advice from Mystyler and Tyler. A slow steady methodical approach will see you turn that old Scotty into a beauty. The important thing as Tyler stated is to ask questions and supply photos for the continuity of the thread and to help others in the future. Good luck and we look forward to your progress reports. Regards, Ted
Ooooh yes, to add to what bigted mentioned about photos - take HEAPS for personal reference before you start dismantling things. Even photos of whole sub assemblies.
That way, when you're scratching your head as to how it all goes back together, you've got a good reference.
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Sounds like good advice to me.
Ive started cleaning it up. Looks like the exhaust muffler is a round block of rust. Not to worry! I'll post some pics shortly.
A few more pics now that Ive started cleaning the new project. Oh, if a moderator feels this thread belongs under a diferent catagory just let me know :-)
Ive never restored anything before but Ive taken inspiration from some Ive seen here, so here goes.
I gather its time to start slowly dismantelling and cleaning up or painting various parts before putting it back together again.
