I purchased a Victa ride on yesterday and was wondering how I could tell what year it was made before I start to restore it. It was made by MTD lot/model number is 138-611-612/F228H serial number 91-010-0789,thanks, Regards Rob
also it has a 8 hp briggs and stratton ,would this be the original motor? it seems a bit small for the size of the mower, and I left 10 bucks on the fridge for you Bruce,

Regards Rob. Very informative site