Found it on Kerb yesterday. Missing starter. Drill method got it going after stalling on first two attempts. Pressing primer helped. Blade bar is good. Front axle bent.
Used old bearings as spacers to keep cowl secured down.

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