https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Recent Topics en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 22:36:36 UTC 5 support@outdoorking-forum.com.au (OutdoorKing Repair Forum) UBB.threads https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/121772.html#Post121772
and Welcome To Outdoorkings...

I'm sure your expertise as a Small Engine Mechanic will be of immense assistance to everyone here.

Cheers and Regards,

mice_elf

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I can assure you that all "lawn tractor nutters", such as yourself are most welcome here...

On behalf of the team here, cheers and regards,

mice_elf

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and Welcome Aboard!!

Your Rancher appears to be in good condition, considering it's been asleep for 15 years. I'm sure if get any issues with it, someone here will be able to assist you...

Cheers,

mice_elf

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... and welcome aboard!

I'm sure that you will learn plenty here...

Cheers,

mice_elf

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It's a fairly clean looking Victa 18 Special https://www.vintagemowers.net/Victa_Specials.php

The carby is a 3F model.

There are a few manuals here for a carby rebuild and to sort out the magneto.

If Links aren't working in this part of the forum ,highlight the text and right click open link in new tab.(see pic below)

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I'd file the points adjust the gap set the timing and replace the condenser ,the condenser is available on eBay .

The carby may need to be dismantled and cleaned and check the float level.

Cheers
Max.

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You made a good move signing up - you get to interact with incredibly learned and generous with their time folks, like the previous poster, Norm. Absolutely invaluable assistance from the member here have helped me out of many a jam and am sure they will do to you as well. :-) Cheers.

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Some info here on colour https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.auhttps://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/78150/scott-bonnar-colour-names.html

This part of the forum doesn't like links working so you can copy and paste the link into address bar or highlight and open in new tab.

I'm not sure if you will find anything off the shelf that is a good match but have heard most people take a sample of the colour
they want to a paint shop and get the paint colour mixed correctly for their project ,this is usually the more expensive option.

Cheers
Max.

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The fact that you were not originally acknowledged here for joining us initially in 2024 is a great disappointment, and in my opinion
unacceptable, for which, I can not for any reason, understand.

Having said that, inheritance is a very good thing to have up your sleeve, and I wish you well on your endeavors and hope you do return to us and share your thoughts and insights regarding your Retravision Contessa mower, so that others who have the same machine can can benefit from your experience.

Once again, on behalf of all of us at OutdoorKing, I apologize for the tardiness in response to your initial post.

Cheers and Regards,

mice_elf

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