OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Victa Walk-Behind Rotary Mowers couple of 18s

just came home with these. the fella was going to fix them up but lost interest..

the one on the left engine no 229633 2
One in the middle engine no 216506 1
am i correct in assuming that these are the correct numbers for this model
The fella threw the full crank in aswell, nice bloke.
dont know what i plan to do with them. the starter cord is wire with a round knob thing on the end. it is on backwards i recon. they both have compression but its to wet to do anything now
any info on these mowers would be much appreciated
thanks
sean

what the??
never seen this before

the wire rope starter is interesting.bit sticky but will clean with fuel.
dont know what the starter knob was fixed with? maybe electrical tape have taken about 3 meters off snd dont want to go any further
sean

Hey Sean,

Yes both your 18s started life as Model 5 series 1s. The second mower looks closest to being accurate in regards to its overall cond, and In my opinion the best one of all your previous 18s, and would benefit from a full resto to original for your private collection:) So dont go painting it pink! Lols

The starter on the first appears to be off an Auto more so than a model 5S2, (and yes its on backwards). Std wire cord with split half alloy pull knob.

The twin pawl recoil starter engages to the dognut instead of a cup like the later cord recoils.

Pawls and carrier fail often on these and parts are like gold. I also find the cord std recoil starter much smoother than this one. If its got broken bits just swap it with a rope start or std recoil.

The knob is held together by a rubber boot that hilds the 2 halves together. Remove it and you can split the halves, keeping in mind you wont be able to reuse it judging by its cond. And No you cant buy a new one! Neatly tape the halves then finish it of with a few layers of heat shrink if your gonna use it

thanks for the input mate
no more pink i promise
the starter seems to be in good cond the pawls throw out about 3/4s of an inch.
will do the heat shrink thing on the starter knob
the second mower is in great nick
what would be the correct cowl to make it original hoping i have the engine no right

and just for the record it was coral red
cheers for your help mate
sean