Thanks Jack,

Bugger..!!

As much as I really didn't want to hear that.... looking into it.. you are bang on!!

I found this parts manual for sale on ebay and it shows exactly what I have, right down to the white plastic covered top handle:


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I must admit, when I saw the holes in the top handle in different positions to where the snorkel filter should be I was confused, I never realised Victa made electric models.

Oh well, what a shame. Apart from having next to no chance of finding a replacement motor for this base, and even if I did (despite being an electrician) I really have no interest in electric lawn mowers. I was really looking forward to hearing that noisy thud and the smell of 2-stroke oil again..!!

Really appreciate you help with this Jack, I will probably just scavenge a few parts from it now and I suppose the automatic safety flap maybe useful for the VC160/Impala, although the lightweight wheels don't even have any bearings..!!!