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]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:29:53 +0000 NormK https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/120992.html#Post120992 Atom 430 pull start https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/114238.html#Post114238
I would dare say you are unfortunately pretty well right on with the diagnosis

This is a manual for the 430 with list of parts, but I can't see pull start. Perhaps try atom on monday?

https://www.[Censored].com.au/upload/files/430%20Parts%20Listing.pdf

Bloody censor, its all one word all mower spares

]]> Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:20:31 +0000 Tyler https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/114238.html#Post114238 Atom knocking sound https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/114102.html#Post114102
Seems to have fixed the knocking sound.

Wl need to adjust the low and high idle screw though as it still doesn't want to rev.

Cheers

]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2022 01:53:38 +0000 Lockstock https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/114102.html#Post114102 Victa Power Torque Edger. https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/115907.html#Post115907
The earliest models had white handles and cream/white coloured plastic cowls with the zip start on top. From the appearance and the way Victa organised their styling for consistency I would put their introduction in the latter half of the 1970’s.

I hope one of the experts has some information.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:53:56 +0000 Ironbark https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/115907.html#Post115907 Victa Tilt A Cut https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/115303.html#Post115303 I always thought the spinning weight of the blade carrier would have been more than sufficient but it obviously the belt does not transfer the weight well enough for that brief instant that the piston hits TDC and the belt can flex enough to allow it to kick back. At least we now have the answer to the problem.
Hi Jeff,
the decomp is an important component in these belt driven machines, far more critical than a mower with the blade carrier bolted directly to the crank. I tried several mods to decomp valves to try and slow down the way it closed so that the motor could get some speed up to get over TDC. The proof of this was with this Tilt A Cut, even though I had a kg added to the crank it was still impossible to start without severe kickback. The only thing I can put this down to is the diameter of the spinning weight, maybe this makes a difference but remember this is a F/C motor so it already has a heavier crank. With the restricted decomp it starts easily. My next thing will be to remove the weight off the crank and see what happens. The other thing that confuses me a bit with the decomps is that I had a motor where the decomp valve itself was just floating in the head (they can't drop in on top of the piston because of the head design) but that motor started easily and ran fine. Obviously as the piston came up on compression it was able to push the valve shut. All very technical and a real balancing act to get them right when they decide to give issues.

]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 23:12:11 +0000 NormK https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/115303.html#Post115303 Atom Edger 410 https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/108912.html#Post108912
Originally Posted by Mowerfreak
Hi Tyler and Buckets,
It sounds like it's ok by what Buckets described Tyler. As long as it's running ok now after getting a kick along, it should be sweet.

Hi Tyler & Mowerfreak

Marvelous what you miss when in a hurry, just noticed that the primer bulb is cracked right through so that might explain the reluctance to start when cold.
Anyway replaced that and all good now.


Tyler re the blender works fine, I think the problem was the old dear may have run it too long and the safety/overload cut in and it stopped working, so have informed her that it is recommended not to run it for more than 1min at a time and if it happens again, to switch it off and let it sit for 15min before trying again.

Again thanks for the tips.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:20:28 +0000 Buckets https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/108912.html#Post108912 Victa Tilta-A-Cut not running continuously https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/102089.html#Post102089 As I said it is rare for me to have a problem with the body but it does happen. I don't go looking for the problem, I just move on and modify another body and mark the faulty one so I don't get them mixed up

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:19:31 +0000 NormK https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/102089.html#Post102089 My "new" edgers https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/96681.html#Post96681 I was hoping to start doing some investigation this weekend, however given it's going to be 40c here in Adelaide, slaving away in the shed is not overly attractive at this point smile Sunday is supposed to be a bit cooler so might have a go then. Will see what other "identifiers" might pop up smile

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:06:55 +0000 shacl https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/96681.html#Post96681 Unknown Edger With Victa 125. https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/94210.html#Post94210 The 3L carbys are pretty simple. You probably know this already, but whatever you do, don't try to remove the needle without removing the middle of the carby (removed via 2 external screws).
Otherwise you will snap the forked peg that controls the needle (its name alludes me).

My one's de-compressor line had a crack in it, fortunately I noticed before i put it back together. Sometimes just those simple things.



]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:43:10 +0000 Tyler https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/94210.html#Post94210 Withco Edger - Victa 125 Engine https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/92142.html#Post92142
Sorry for the late reply - haven't been able to type all that much after a Homelite line trimmer decided to kick back when pull starting and slice my finger open.

Strange ESS changed their castings, usually companies look to keep the molds the same as long as possible, to reduce costs - although i guess they saved 0.001 cents in zinc by not writing lettering.

Do you think they used unmarked ones earlier or later in the production?

Regards
Tyler

]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:39:27 +0000 Tyler https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/92142.html#Post92142