Hi Speedy (to get it going).
I think I heard their main problem is being underpowered? They have a Briggs copy that is smallish in capacity for the size of mower.
I hope it gives your friend trouble free service for a while.
Panther lurking there. Brisbane had Panthers for many years -the Leyland bus kind.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!