Thanks for your help Mick I really appreciate it.

The withdrawal collar doesn't move at all when the clutch lever is operated.

Also tensioning or untensioning the cable adjusters doesn't move the arm closer or further away from the withdrawal collar.

The inner cables are running smoothly and freely inside their outers

Thanks so much again

On my qualcast I fitted a tillotston carb, needs a new manifold like from a balmoral to fit, both sourced from that known auction website. When I got the mower it had an awful cheap aftermarket crap carb

https://oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/sites/default/files/opmanual/Atco%20Commodore%20B14-B17-B20.pdf

I've tried everything in this manual with no luck

[quote It looks in the photo that clutch arm is very close to the tube bolted on to the chassis.
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I'm not sure what you mean/referring to?

When the control lever on the handle bar is lifted/operated the cable is tensioned which moves the arm away from the withdrawal collar next to that spring on the clutch arm

Shouldn't the cable release tention on the spring to 'engage' the clutch to then drive the cylinder? Do you think the withdrawal collar could be sized?

Thanks, I have the diagram. Mover came with all the manuals etc. All these complete and in the right order.

Thanks for welcome and the reply.

I've checked the clutch plates and they are moving freely.

There doesn't seem any play in the spring on the clutch shaft that meets the withdrawal collar. (Dont know if there should be). On the b14 there isnt an adjustment collar like on the b17 and b20.

Hi,
Wondering If anybody can help me out please.

I picked up what I believe to be a cheap B14, I've got the engine running and drive works fine.

However the cylinder is constantly rotating without handle being engaged. I've tried adjusting the cable tension in both directions but it does nothing.

I am at a loss what to do.

Many thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

Thanks. (Please do move if I've posted in wrong section or would be better elsewhere)