First I�d like to say hello to everyone on the forum. A bit of a sad story, but my father-in-law passed away a couple of weeks ago and I inherited a Victa 8/26e ride on mower w/ b&s engine in much need of some restoration. I�m a total novice when it comes to mowers, but am determined to get the old gal working again.
Firstly, I haven�t been able to track down a repair manual for this model which is slowing things down tremendously. Secondly, compounding this I�ve had very little luck with mower stores (they all seem to think I should buy a new model).
I went through some testing when the ignition would not turn the engine over at all. Checked the battery. Lots of charge. Then hooked up the starter directly to the battery. Turns the engine over fine, but, of course, when the battery jump is removed the engine fails to continue on it�s own. I�m guessing this has something to do with the starter solenoid not engaging the engine. I could be jumping the gun but thought a replacement solenoid would do the trick? I only problem is that I have no idea what the replacement item number is and it looks non-standard.
Any help to breathe some much-needed life into her will be most welcome indeed.
Kind regards,
Sol Hart.
