Hi folks, after fitting the handles and fitting the motor and blade carrier, it was time to see how it runs. After turning on tap and pushing primer three times it fired up third pull. Two problems though. The exhaust needs more baffling and it way over revs in the run position. Idle is ok. On another mower I fitted baffling to, it arrested it's over revving at the same time. I will do the exhaust first and hope that solves it. Does anyone know a good priced set of manifold o rings should I need to go down that path?
What do you think of the completed mower? It looks great in the flesh. I'll give the engine a wipe down later. Any suggestions to clean the grime off the engine cover? Simple warm soapy water?
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
