Hi

please can anyone help me.

my hubby has a Norlett rotovator 3HP. There's no spark from the spark plug. petrol is getting through. what size spark plug does anyone recommend. does anyone have a hand book on the engine. many thanks jane

jane, October 2007

does anyone know what size belts fit the norlett 6005 rotavator or where i can buy them please

jim, January 2015

Hello everyone!
does anyone know the original dimensions of the drive belt?
Thank you!

josh, May 2014

NGK 3410 see http://www.shop-1st.co.uk/bargains/0-Norlett-1.html
and scroll 1/2 way down

chrispy2, February 2014

If you've a spark(and most neglected engines will have)then the most likely cause of bad starting or consequent stopping will be found in the carburettor , clean out the carb and most engines will start first pull !! Just make sure the fuel and tank inside and the jets are all CLEAN.

Mucker, February 2013

yes, had same problem
I found out that the diaphram in the carburator was the problem cleaned it but looking for replacement
any body gotone ?

willie H, January 2013

it needs a very cheep set of points/condenser unit it is located under the flywheel cost at this time around £10 available from any Briggs and stratton service centre the clearance for setting the new ones is set at TDC .024"
sorry dont do metric

stewart M, October 2012

Bert - if you are in the UK you could try All Small Engines in Manordeilo, near Llandeilo, Wales

Allan, April 2012

Can any one tell me is there some one that sells parts

bert morley, April 2012

Were can I get some new Blades.

Bert Morley, April 2012

Hi,

If anyone still is on this forum... Bought the same machine yesterday, anyone nhas the manual? Please mail it to de_peuter(at)hotmail.com. Ik would be very grateful.

Kind Regards,

Joffe

Joffe, April 2011

Hi can I have a copy of the manual please as I've drawn a blank everywhere else. email dexcar(at)hotmail.com

Thank you

DJC256, June 2010

Hi, I had a problem with a non starting Norlett rotavator, I just unscrewed the starter clutch & pulled off the flywheel, cleaned up the points and reset the gap then reasembled and it stated 1st pull!!
Could you send me a copy Norlett manual/parts list.
Thanks for your help

kevin H, May 2010

Please could you send me a copy of the H/book this would help me immensely

many thanks

Ken, May 2009

Hi

would it be possible you could mail me a copy of the manual?

Many thanks

Simon

Simon, May 2009

There is a cheap solution. Since the evolution of the cheap steel deck rotary mower there are an increasing number of mowers with rotten decks but good briggs engines. I buy these for £5 a go, just for the ignition units which I fit onto old horizontal crank rotavator engines. No adjustments are required just cut the old wires off, bolt the new ignition on and conect the earth stop lead. Never fails to get a reliable spark.

chris, May 2009

Hi Jane

I would be very grateful for a copy of the manuel too. a2zstevieg@hotmail.com

Steve, February 2009

can you also send me the manual please? to twofarthingskidz@aol.com

Thanks,

Aaron, January 2009

Hi
Just finished decoking and regrinding the valves on a very old Norlett (I think they are all very old now) and wish to replace the points and condenser as the spark is weak.
How can the flywheel be removed without a puller? A copy of a handbook would be great.
Can be contacted on ivorastle@tiscali.co.uk
Thanks

Ivor, January 2009

Hi Jane
I have similar problems with a Norlett Rotovator. I have de-coked it and ground in the valves as a start to a full refurb.but new points and condenser are needed. I am unable to remove the flywheel so would like some advice please. A copy of the handbook/disc would be great.

Ivor, January 2009

Hi everyone, many thanks for all your reponses.

I did get rotavotor repaired, but now playing up again. just had new points / condenser fitted, good spark - but non starting, any ideas.

If any one requires a copy of the original manual - this has been scanned on put onto cd, please let me know.

jane x, November 2008

Hi, Jane I have the same problem I want to strip the unit down but first I would like a copy of the handbook you have.
Thanks for your time.
Kevin

Kevin., July 2008

Hi Jane, would love a copy of the handbook.Purchased a B&S 3hp rotovator today, starts but dies after a few minutes. Will start disembling it tomorrow

William, July 2008

I'm going to assume that your machine is fairly old. Almost certainly it is not the spark plug but the ignition that is the problem. You probably have a Briggs & Stratton engine and they have a conversion kit to replace it with electronic ignition. The part # is 394970 and referred to as a "Magnetron retro-fit kit". This is pretty easy to install (ignore the instructions to remove the fly wheel), although the diagrams are not exactly wonderful. You can go to Briggs & Stratton's web site to see what this looks like.

Michael, May 2008

Hi Jane, would you mail me a copy of the handbook to bernard.j.mason@gmail.com
Many thanks

Bernard Mason, May 2008

I bought an old Briggs & Stratton rotovator off eBay and after a bit of research found that you can download original user manuals and parts manuals from the Briggs & Stratton website by typing the Engine Seriel No (located on a sticker on the side of the engine) into http://www.briggsandstratton.com It also gives you info about when it was made (mine was from Feb 1979!!!). Thought this info might be useful to those looking for manuals.

Darren, May 2008

Jane, would it be possible to have a copy of the handbook, could you email me on v_doyle@sky.com. Thanks.

Vincent Doyle, March 2008

I have recently purchased a norlett with no spark. I had to take off the flywheel which is under the pull start assembly. It came off without the aid of a flywheel puller. I cleaned up the points which were corroded also freed up the small push rod that makes the points open and close. I had a problem with the flywheel key when assembling. i put a new key in after grinding it a bit and completed the assembly. It runs now so i would think your problem is the same as mine was.

Brian, March 2008

I would like a copy of the handbook as I have just bought a norlett on ebay. Working OK at present. Contact of this forum to g3zqu@btinternet.com.
Thanks Martin

Martin Goodrum, March 2008

Hi Matt,
so sorry for not reading your answer earlier.
many thanks for your help jane x

jane, February 2008

Hi

This problem has now been sorted, with new pully spring etc. Luckily a friend sorted this for us.
I now have a handbook if anyone wants a copy.

jane, February 2008

I'm guessing the engine is a Briggs and Stratton. If so the spark plugs tend to be all the same for the small engines. I can't remember the part number but places like B and Q normally have them on display near the lawn mowers and accessories - there is usually only one type so it should be the correct one. If the current spark plug looks OK'ish, the problem probably lies with either the points and/or condenser fitted under the flywheel. It is not unusual for these to need a bit of attention, especially if the engine is old.
A useful tip for machines like this is to either use fresh petrol or add Briggs and Stratton 'Fuel Fit' to you petrol can, because modern fuel goes stale very quickly and can cause starting problems. However this won't cure a lack of spark!
There is a Briggs and Stratton book/CD covering repair and maintenance of these engines, and they often appear second hand on ebay, or for a bit more money you can buy a new one.

Good luck.

Matt., October 2007