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THE HOWARD ROTAVATOR 'GEM'

Howard Andrews of 59 Buena Vista Avenue, Rumson, New Jersey 07760-1230 sent us a copy of an instruction book and spare parts list he recently purchased from a bookshop in York, Pennsylvania. This illustration shows a Howard Rotavator "GEM" garden tractor, series III model. Publisher of the parts list was Rotary Hoes Limited of Horndon, Essex, England. Here are the specifications of the machine:

Engine: Single cylinder side valve (600 cc.) J.A.P. Mk.III.

Bore And Stroke: 33/8" diam. x 4" (85.7 mm. X 104 mm.)

Engine Speed: 1,800 r.p.m.

Fuel Tank: Fuel and oil tank built as one unit with separate compartments. Fuel capacity 1½ gallons. Oil capacity three pints.

Clutch: Heavy duty single dry plate.

Gear-box: Three speed and reverse transmission by hardened gears running in oil. All shafts mounted on ball bearings. Differential gear for easy turning...

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