Won't putting petrol, even with 25:1 oil mix, just wash away any oil that is left on the bearings? it's a catch 22. You have to start it without oil to get the oil via detonation of the two stroke fuel. Now I'm really confused.
At least with the Powertorque, you can pull the starter off and gain access to the bearings with an oil can.

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