QuestionQUESTION: Hi John.... I have been given a Victa Imperial 16" mower as the guy said it was no good, I proved him wrong by getting it started and mowed the lawn with it, but its ver eratic in its mowing and rev's the engine and when you lower the rev's it dies on me. When its going it drags me around the lawn it moves so quickly and it's very hard to control...??
Is it possible to download the opperating manual from the web and even a parts list/diagram so I can see what parts are missing etc etc.
Best regards ...Steve
ANSWER: Hello Steve:
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Governor Requires Setting and Possible the Carburetor Requires Soaking and Cleaning.
>>The Only Site Addy I have Located for Victa is; http://www.kimsan.com./ .
>>Most Victa Mowers Use a Briggs and Stratton Engine.
>>Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Unit, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. Many horizontal shaft, overhead valve engines have these numbers stamped into the OHV rocker cover. However, on certain overhead valve powered generators, the equipment manufacturer installs a decorative chrome rocker cover OVER the Briggs cover. If your engine has a decorative cover, it may be necessary to remove it in order to locate the Model, Type, and Code. You can Also Use this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/BS_modeltypecode.pdf for Assistance in Locating the Model, Type and Code Numbers of the Engine.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine at this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/manual_and_more/doclist.aspx?categ and Enter the Model Numbers (XXXXXX) and the First 4 Type Numbers (XXXX) in the Appropriate Boxes and Click GO. Then Select Download PDF.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: Hi John, thanks for the quick reply, the numbers I can see on the machine are ...
Mod .. Kh30
Spec . L1283
Ser .. 02519549
AnswerHello Again Steve:
>>The Model Numbers Look to be the Mower Model Numbers.
>>Without Engine Model Numbers, my Assistance is Limited.
>>From your Description it Sounds like a Governor Problem or the Carburetor Requiring Soaking and Cleaning. My Best Guess.
>>In June 2008 Victa Lawncare was sold to Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty. Ltd., Part of the U.S. Based Briggs & Stratton Corporation, the World’s Largest Small Engine Manufacturer and Major Supplier of Engines to Victa. The Vast Majority of Victa’s Mower Products continue to be Manufactured at the Company’s Moorebank NSW Head Office.
>>The Victa Imperal Units Used 3 Different Engine OEM's. 1- Briggs and Stratton Engines, 2- Tecumseh Engines and 3- Honda Engines
>>Victa Requires the Owners of Victa Units to Contact the Engines OEM for Warranty, Maintenance Information and Parts.
>>Can you Locate Any Numbers on the Engine? Usually they are Stamped Into the Blower Housing above the Spark Plug or Muffler.
>>I am Including the Site Addys for All 3 OEMs so you can Locate the Breakdown if you Locate the Engine Model Numbers.
>>Briggs Model and Type Numbers are Similar to the Following Example. 190202-0132-01
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine at this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/manual_and_more/doclist.aspx?categ and Enter the Model Numbers (XXXXXX) and the First 4 Type Numbers (XXXX) in the Appropriate Boxes and Click GO. Then Select Download PDF.
>>If this is a Tecumseh Engine, then the Following Site Addys will Assist you with this Engine.
http://www.outdoordistributors.com/Tecumseh/tmain.html has a Link to a PDF Trouble-Shooting Guide. Simply Select the Free PDF Download for the Tecumseh Trouble-Shooting Guide.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the T. Then Select Tecumseh. Then Select Don't have Part Numbers. Then Enter the Model Numbers . Then Select your Model and Download the File for Online Viewing.
>>If this is a Honda Engine, then the Model Numbers will be Similar to the Following Example. G150 QAS Followed by a VIN # G150-100000-00000.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower/Engine at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram and Select the Catalog American Honda.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
