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Thanks to Mice_Elf, for showing me how to attach a picture of the deck on the Victa Mower I'm having trouble getting belts for.

I have attached 2 pictures and hope I have not stuffed that up..

As you can see Bruce my deck, picture 1, has an extra pulley at the rear that is not shown in the Deck Manual you gratefully provide here.
Again, ignore my attempt to refit the old spare worn out belt.

I spoke to one of the senior mechanics at my local mower shop and he has suggested I had fitted the belt wrong in this attached photo.
That's why it's way too long to fit the mower.

So the 2nd picture I have shared is what I'm hoping to be the correct belt layout.

The old spare belt that was also worn out will be the test, then I just have to find a replacement at the same length of around 3080mm OD

Time will tell..

Thanks again to you guys for helping all of us novices trying to be helpful to others..

Steve

Well done MM I too have never bothered pulling a solenoid apart I have always just replaced with a cheap (under $20) motorcycle solenoid they are usually nice and small

This is the pulley CLICK HERE

The vacuum pump I used was one i got off Aliex only about $35-50 and looks to be quite well made with a Trouid type pump,I've studied the sump bolt area a little more and it looks like the sump bolt partially extends into the oil fill tube area and so won't quite allow the smaller suction tube from the pump to bypass the end of sump bolt on it's way downward.I may try use a metal tube with the end flattened slightly next time but I won't be changing the oil for perhaps 12 months from now.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007171480404.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller.25.6069ozsAozsArz&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.354490.0&scm_id=1007.40050.354490.0&scm-url=1007.40050.354490.0&pvid=7337a2ec-4f20-4938-9c8d-9ae4e2868613&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.354490.0,pvid:7337a2ec-4f20-4938-9c8d-9ae4e2868613,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2221%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21AUD%2176.71%2137.59%21%21%21368.27%21180.46%21%402103122117713859326347650e8bf6%2112000039886284016%21rec%21AU%21116816236%21XZ%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29919%3Bd%3A1ed9f1c%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005007171480404%7C_p_origin_prod%3A

Thanks for your response QSR. I would have replied earlier than this, except I have not been well, but now I'm OK.

I too have heard about the Facebook comments, and I do tend to agree with you regarding rip-offs. All of what I'm saying below on this topic--is "old hat"

My present SB Model 45 17" was purchased from them roughly 12 years ago. and at the time I got them to replace the original cylinder for a brand new 7 bladed one [Black in colour], which was then lathed as was the new bottom blade, and then adjusted to give a perfect match. It came with a Vintage 1977 B&S -- 3 HP, Model 80303 08339-01 77061001 engine on it. [See attached pic and you will be able to see the original B&S red paint, under the Black paint over-spray.] From memory, about AU$1,700 all up and delivery was free.

Suddenly, about 18 months later, the engine siezed for no apparent reason. It had the correct amount of oil, a brand new spark plug, and I looked after it well. I'm still in the process of slowly dismantling it [as time permits], to try and discover what went wrong. Also, finding the Manuals -- Operators & Exploding Parts, has proven to be next to impossible! When completed, my findings will be the subject of another post.

So, in essence, I ended up with a AU$1,700 mower without an engine. However, I can say that the back split-rollers, twin rails, clutch assembly, chains & sprockets, front roller, cylinder, nuts & bolts and catcher etc., are all still in first class condition, with no signs of rust, or dents, including beneath the side cover.

That's my experience of dealing with them...

mice-elf

Hi SuziRova,

You should look at the airfilter assembly because that can cause a lot of issues if it is warpped it will cause starting issues and running issues.

Just search on the forum and you will find other people that have the same problem.

Hi Voltron,

Below is a part list fo the Thoroughbred cylinder mower which i think is yours and you will see the model numbers in the parts list. it might help you a bit to show where the parts all go etc.

You should look at the airfilter assembly because that can cause a lot of issues if it is warpped it will cause starting issues and running issues.

Just search on the forum and you will find other people that have the same problem.

Good Luck.