Hi Tyler,
it's fortunate that you've got the same machine and could give me excellent info.
The blades described in the first page that comes up in that link to GA spares are the actual ones to fit? Do I need to register to order them or can I make a call to one of the numbers at the bottom to order a set?
I did squeeze bar oil through the foam element before fitting it but it was tricky to keep it located while trying to close the air cleaner cover correctly. I was able to close it without putting strain on the plastic tabs.

I discovered it has no oil showing on the dipstick after I test ran the motor for a few seconds. There was some oil from memory the other day and I can see some when shining a light down the tube, but I should have made sure there was a reading before starting it. It sounded smooth when I ran it.

Do you screw it back down before taking a reading on the oil level? While on the subject, do you do the same with a vertical pull Briggs?


Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!