Quote from: Andy Spade on September 18, 2026, 11:58:51 AMWell, I found the oil drain, Mick, and wondered what happened when I turned it  I learned fast!

Did it come off in your hand. lol.. They were supposed to be like a bayonet action, 1/4 twist then pull back to let the oil out.  After they get old they can come right off when you pull back.

The fuel, make sure you have good flow out of the fuel line, those tanks have a outlet like a tiny funnel in the bottom, and a seed or insect could have gone down and blocked it.

The belt for the shredder I have to hold my hand up and say I have no clue, it's been a long time since I've even seen one of those. Sorry.  Maybe the countax group on facebook can help with this. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1143907236785561/
 

Well, I found the oil drain, Mick, and wondered what happened when I turned it  I learned fast!

Now, it ran for an hour on Sunday and chipped a steady pile of willow nicely. When I go to use it this morning after adding half a gallon of petrol it started hunting and stalled. I'm guessing one of the main jets is blocked, and given it's age and unknown service history, probably deserves a carb strip down and clean. The fuel tank is spotless.

Also I've looked high and low all over the Internet for literally hours for an operator's manual for the 2004/5 Westwood chipper/shredder to no avail, though i do have a parts diagram. What deflection should the PTO drive belt have to the chipper? I was reckoning on about 3/4".

Thank you for your help.

Simon

I'm not familiar with the engine, Mick, but will have a look at it tomorrow with a degreaser, then diagnosing the source will be easier. Thanks 

Hi Andy, and welcome to TGMForum.

Assuming it has a Honda GCV530 v twin on it. If so I think this is the bottom oil seal, https://www.gardenhirespares.co.uk/hp91202-z0a-003-genuine-honda-oil-seal-31x50x8-91202-z0a-003.html

Are you sure the leak is coming from the seal and not somewhere else?  They have a habit of leaking around the oil drain, and that creeps under the engine etc.

Evening all,

I've got green fingers and am fairly handy around garden machinery and run an orchard and smallholding.

I picked up a Countax C300H at the weekend that's leaking oil fairly freely from beneath the engine onto the belt pulleys so am looking for any parts diagrams and workshop information on changing that seal.

Thanks in advance.

Simon

Thanks Barrie  , I wasn't sure what transmission they used in that one.

Yep the modern stuff has gone crazy with safety cutouts everywhere nowadays.

The brake is best adjusted where the disc sits on the shaft coming from transmission. Remove the split pin and tighten the nut a little at a time until brake holds. Make sure the disc still moves when the brake is off (i.e. not binding)

And. yes, the safety cutouts do not allow the engine to keep running whe the operator is off the seat even if the brake is engaged. This is common with most newer ride on mowers.

Any one know the correct internal and external dimensions for the Honda rubber pipe?

Breather Tube Fits Honda GX120 GX160 GX200 - 15721-ZH8-000
any help appreciated.
I want to buy it by the meter if anyone knows a good source.
Regards all Para

Hi Olly, and welcome to TGMForum.

Unfortunately I have no experience with this particular machine.  I was holding back on responding in the hope that someone else would help you with this. Sorry.

Hi

Thanks for allowing me to join this forum


I am new Mountfield owner and I have an issue where the handbrake doesn't stop the mower from moving.

I've been trying to find where I can tension this without success. So it would be great if anyone could guide me

Also it would be good to just clarify that it is correct the mower will cut out when leaving the seat even with the blades disengaged and the handbrake on with it in neutral. To me it seems it should allow it to keep running in this situation - but it doesn't. This is quite annoying when I'm doing small jobs with a trailer.

Any help and guidance would be much appreciated.