I have half a dozen on these Acme engines laying around here. I might have what you'd need to get it going. Acme is an Italian engine manufacturer (no affiliation with Wile E.'s supplier) that was sold to Kohler for their Lombardini diesel engines. They knocked the gasoline engine department in the head, and do not offer parts. I can't guarentee any of my carbs are good, and the biggest issue you'll find is if the carb is bad. Joel will sell you a new, modified one for about $200, but has no rebuild kits or parts one (thanks Kohler). I typically recommend buying the 9.5 hp Kohler Command pro with the 6 bolt mounting pattern and the short tapered shaft so you can reuse your clutch for $545. But I can also see if I have the parts to get your 290 in shape. email me.
Regarding the high prices for Italian Walk-behind tractors, you get what you pay for. You can buy a very basic Grillo or BCS tiller for about $2700 new with a tiller. The full featured models can get very expensive when you add diff lock, steering brakes, and a diesel engine, but it's all in what you're going to do with it. These machines will run 30 or more attachments.
Anything less than a Grillo or a BCS tiller is absolute junk. Even Troy-bilt was bought in the late 90s by Made To Die and greatly cheapened up. The MTD tillers (troy bilt, yardmachines, cub cadet, etc) only do one job, do that job poorly, and they're shot in 5 years. With proper care, a Grillo or BCS will be something you can be proud to give your great grandkids.
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