Many thanks guys, great advise.....I knew my Victa wasn't dead!
The last time it was running was Nov22. Just stopped? Started it again but ran for say 20 seconds but couldn't rev and was very lumpy - if that makes sense! When I got it back from the so called repairer, it doesn't even try to fire up.
I will what was suggested, but I'm just seeing if there is a manual on line I can download especially around the Carb and ignition?