Hello
ODK history lovers
Folks with a serious interest in Victa know about Victa’s
‘Green Books’; a two volume Spare Parts Manual published
for their dealer network in the early 1970s. These are
considered as ‘bibles’ and appear from time-to-time at auction.
But what is less known is that the green Books
precursor was a single volume introduced in
c1964. I have coined
this the
‘Orange/Black Book’. This
Mower and Engine Spare Parts Manual (intended just for
dealers) was most likely released alongside the Mower and
Engine Workshop Manual (intended for dealers and the public).
Consider their respective covers: - This book is important because it was published much
closer to the earliest days and it covers all Victa models
from the Model 1 [1955] to the 1965 season models …
just over a decade!
Second, it gives us information missing in the Green Books.
It clarifies issues as to model identification and it gives us
minutiae; like some fastener sizes, missing in the Green Books.
If you are interested in collecting, restoring, or even just
understanding Victa mowers from 1955 to 1965 then this
is the manual for you.
CONTENTS: -SECTION A – Complete Products
SECTION B – Engines
SECTION C – Crankshafts
SECTION D – Magnetos
SECTION E – Carburettors
SECTION F – Throttle Controls
SECTION G – Starters
SECTION H – Air Cleaners
SECTION J – Chassis
SECTION K – Blade Holders
SECTION L – Grass Catchers
SECTION O - Miscellaneous
TO BE CONTINUED …