OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Finding and Swapping Wanted Victa 18 Special Leaf Guard

Hi to all ODK members,
I am chasing a leaf guard to fit to the recoil starter of my Victa 18 Model 5 Series 1 Special... Coffee Table Project.
See the thread HERE
If any member can help, I would most appreciative.

Deejay, I'm not certain but I dont think the leaf guards came out on the series 1, or is it just for the look?

Thanks Jonesy, for the heads-up, I didn't know if it was standard fitment on the M5 S1, I would like one though, just for the look...it would be silver finished.

They came out starter models 12D and 12K which covered models from.
Model 3,5,6,8,9,12.Utility models 501,509,510,521,522,540,550.Utility 125cc models 69VG & 69VG-1-2.Pace models 12A,69PB,69PB-1-2.
So as you can see there were quite a few models that had them installed.They were installed to keep debris from getting inside and obstructing inside there as well as I guess wondering fingers that may have wanted to get in there.I guess over time with things going wrong and people taking them off to fix something and or changing to a pulley stater they just seem to be harder to get now.
So good luck finding one Daryl you should be able to they are out there.
Here is a picture of one hope this can help.

Hi Jeffrey,
And thanks for posting that info for us, I guess I will have to just keep looking.

hey guys just wanted to know if these came out on the Auto as that is what i am currently restoring and i have got one of these guards on a mower i picked up for spares but have changed my mind and i,m going to restore it

Thats a definate NO CJ....There is no reference documents or images relating to a leaf guard being used on the Automatic. Ill tread carefully here as ive not yet found a release date for them. They were however an option just as the toe ring was. The early model 5 special std 3 roto and the model 4 std also did not feature them in there early release. Predominantly they are seen on model 5 series 2 and 3 mostly as the recoil starter became more of a std fitment on these models and toward the end of the model 5 run... So I cannot confirm a release but im almost certain it was around mid to late model 5 series 1 possibly around the 250,000 mark...But in time ill find an accurate release. But....As with all restos its your choice to fit if you like, and truthfully there is nothing to say it wasnt offered to previous victa owners as a safety feature which could be fitted on their existing earlier models.

But didn't the automatics have the starter with the wire rope.In which case no there was no leaf guard. As shown below.
Sorry Darryl this has taken your wanted add a little off topic.Perhaps it could be moved from your wanted section?

????? Isnt that what I said in my first sentence? No leaf guard was fitted to any Automatic...

You were more tip toeing around "treading carefully" as you said.So it could have been perceived as being unsure.That's why I added the picture.

I would have estamated into the series 2, probably not much more than mid run, but that is not proven, just what I have seen about. And sorry Deejay but I've only got a couple myself. my 2c worth.

thanks guys ill save it for the model 5 build and ill keep an eye out for another one

Hi MrCJ,
You better be quick, 'cause I'll be watching also...
Lol!!

i was talking about keeping an eye out for you as i have already got one

So sorry mate, I was on the wrong train...and many thanks for that...I think one would look nice on the coffee table even though it was not original on my model, M5 S1.
The more eyes out there the better....
Thanks again,

Thanks CJ, I will have a bid on it...Many thanks for the heads up.

All good I think there are 2 on there