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Ransomes 20" Auto-Certes mk2 lawn mower

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altrev47 Fri, 31/03/2017

Hi all. I've just joined the forum after getting interested in old lawn mowers. My current lawn mower is a very old  Atco 35 s which is back in favour after trying a modern petrol rotary mower and being very disappointed.

I recently aquired a Ransomes 20" Auto-Certes mk2 lawn mower. Unfortunately I have no manual so I'm not aware of any other specs other than what I can see. It's running fine but I'd like to do an oil change. Will have a full service done in the near future but due to the fact it's not been used for a couple of years I think an oil change is a priority. Does anyone know the oil capacity of the engine please. Photo attached, any info on specs would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

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bugbear Tue, 11/04/2017

See also my ongoing thread on F12s, oil and general maintainance.

On the off chance you're not really "in" to lawnmowers, I'll gently remind you that a Certes is intended for removing 1/32" of an inch from 1/16" high grass, which it will do beautifully.

So if your lawn is wonderful, a Certes is an excellent choice.

I have a 14" hand propelled Certes, but my lawn has never been even close to flat-and-low enough to use it. Even my 18" Marquis is at the top of its height adjustment.

 

  BugBear

altrev47 Mon, 26/06/2017

Thanks for that "Bugbear ".

I've not had much spare time recently but I'm hoping to get a few hours soon to get to grips with the auto certes. Just wish I had a manual, I can get it started but the drive just isn't running right. When I turn the revs up it just runs away with me ala Frank Spencer. Think I'll probably have to get someone who knows about these machines to have a look and give it a good service and sort out. Must admit the small amount of grass cutting I've actually done has given an excellent finish.

Where would I find your mentioned thread.