montgomery ward hydrostatic 14 garden tractor

[chambersc 0]

Does anyone know of or has anyone any information about the Montgomery Ward hydrostatic 14 garden tractor, and when it was built? Under the hood it says on a sticker: patent pending and calls it the new Squire Tractor. Model # GIL33048C. Serial # 17X51513. Engine is a Briggs and Stratton # 320424-0122-01-7010201. It is Synchro-Balanced and has a starter/generator combined. Also am looking for the owners guide for same. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks, Troy

[mbrook 0]

Based on the serial number starting with "GIL" it would be made by Gilson. There are a couple of "Gilson" groups on Yahoo that you might want to check out. As for the Briggs, the model # indicates that it is a 32 cubic inch displacement, which could be a 14,15 or 16 hp to my knowledge. The code indicates that it was built 10/20/1970. You can get the briggs manual online at the Briggs and Stratton site. Hope this helps and good luck finding what you need.

[EDS 2]

I have a MW Gil-33047A. Sounds like the same tractor. The manual is 42 pages. ed stoller at earth link dot net

[goatfarmer 817]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GilsonCollectors/ A great group of people here.