OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Welcome to Outdoorking Forum HELP Area Introductions New Member, inherited 2x Reel mowers

G'day,

I have inherited a Scott Bonnar with a Briggs and Stratton engine and a Victa Imperial Mark 3 from my grandfather. They both worked about 8 years ago to my knowledge. A little run down and needing some tlc. I will post some pics later today after work.

The SB appears to be complete, while the Victa Imperial is missing a fuel hose and clutch cable. Both of them seem to have spinning clutches when pulling on the starter cord slightly and both of the blades.reels spin when pushed by hand, although very tough, needing a grease/clean and maybe some new bushes or the like if they use these either side of the roller?

My father-in-law is a very handy fitter/turner and can fabricate just about anything if we need to replace nylon bushes or steel pieces etc. I will be roping him in for these projects for sure!

I dare not attempt to start either until I have replaced engine oil, spark plugs, air cleaners, dismantled, cleaned, lubed and replaced seals etc. Will give a lick of paint too. What type of oil should I use in these, being 2-stroke do they even have an oil sump? I'm wondering if they use clutch oil or maybe its a dry clutch?

Will a standard victa fuel hose/tap from ebay do the job for the Imperial, and can someone share a pic of where to attach a clutch cable and fuel hose? I think I have found the spigot that the fuel hose will connect to on the carby/throttle body, I am not sure if the mechanism where the clutch cable attaches is missing/damaged though. Pics would help if anyone has some close ups of these areas/parts?

I will post some pics later. Looked at the 125cc manual as this appears to be the motor on my Imperial labeled as a mark 3.

The SB has a 3horse power engine sticker on the side of it. Not sure if that helps, but this mower appears to just need a clean/service.

I really appreciate the manuals and the victa history pages, excellent forum/resource. Also appreciate any assistance with my numerous questions, thank you very much.

Hi Bolt,

Firstly a big warm welcome to ODK Forums.

We are always happy to assist new members but in saying that, not in the introduction section. This is merely for the first point of contact of new members.

If you could please be so kind and post your questions in the relevant sub-forums along with photos (we all love piccy's) that would be most helpful to all other members to gain information from in the future.

Cheers,
BB.