Hi. I purchased this new from Bunnings in 2005. The 26cc TU26 runs like a charm. Smooth, good power, idles quiet, made in Japan. I have only had to replace the filter element once. Felt like a huge step up from my old Ryobis I was used to. Only problem that has plagued it is a leaking fuel cap. I keep fitting anything I can find to temporarily stop it, but any washer eventually perishes and the drips start again. I have learnt to keep it upright most of the time and not to over fill it. It takes 25:1 fuel mix, so no need for separate fuel to my Victa mowers.
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
