OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Victa Two Stroke Engines Power Torque muffler getting hot. Melting cowling.

Good point i'll check its location on the original motor. I might be able to get hold of one but will be interesting to see the temps either way. I may have found atleast part of the problem, seems my cowling is missing the black shield above the muffler as seen on this mower. Also stumbled across a picture of another mower missing the shield and the cowling was badly melted.