Allen Scythe

Allen Scythe

The Allen Scythe, sometimes referred to as Allen Power Scythe, is a petrol-powered finger-bar mower. Despite its name, it does not resemble a hand scythe (except in purpose). The engine drives a toothed blade sliding back and forth horizontally across stationary teeth to produce a scissor action, and also drives two large wheels for forward travel - it is necessary to disengage two ratchets to move in reverse. There are handles to allow the machine to be controlled by an operator walking behind it, controls comprise throttle and clutch.

It was manufactured between 1935 and 1973 in Oxford, England. A number of engine types were used, the most common being a two-stroke Villiers Engineering with magneto and rope start.

External links

* [http://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/moms/mom14-as.htm Mower of the Month Number Fourteen: The Allen Scythe] from The Old Lawnmower Club
* [http://www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/detlistbymow.asp?Mower=Allen+Scythe Engine Settings] from The Old Lawnmower Club


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