Hi all,
A newbie here and below is my latest purchase from Ebay. I've always wanted a Utility mower as it suits my current yard better (Small areas with lots of slope and overhanging shrubs).
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I acquired the mower yesterday and started mowing. At first we had smoke, then that cleared and mowing was going well until after 15 mins then it started to idle slower and then stop. After a couple of attempteed restarts where the mower would start up but not seem to get up to full revs before stopping again. Eventually it just wouldn't start. Emptied and cleaned out fuel tank. Went and purchased new fuel and dried carb out. This morning it fired up first pull ran for about 30 secs (again not up to full rev's) then stopped. I use the victa 2stroke oil and mixed at 50/1 instead of 25/1. I've done this for a number of years now with my last mower and had no prob's. I've always used old mowers and self serv'd. Any clues? I'll be removing muff tonight and checking for scoring on piston/rings also. As I write this it sounds like I've seized the motor but I don't think I have as I've done this in the past and this didn't sound like it was running dry. I want to get this puppy fully restored so I don't have to buy another mower. (old stuff over new any day). Also if anybody can tell me a bit more about the engine that would be appreciated also - or which manual I should be looking for.. (Or point me at a previous post).

Cheers FF

Last edited by Freddy_Floyd; 08/11/11 07:24 AM.