OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Collectors Corner Identification of Particular Machines Victa 18 S5 V1 candidate - S/N AC57407

Hi all,

Here's the first one I pulled out. I'd appreciate any further info on this mower- version, modifications, salvageability, worth, etc.

S/No:
upper half AC57407
lower half 6

First one I got out. In the spirit of 'do no harm', I cleaned as minimally as possible, and then only with warm water and fingers.

Immediately didn't feel good- handle loose and wobbly,thought it might be breaking off. But more seems related to no handle mounting clamps, just bolts only.

Wheels don't rotate smoothly, at least one is rough when turning, couple possibly loose.

Base flywheel rusted and a blade broken off.

But the motor is free- at least I can turn the starter disc with typical resistance. Didn't pull it through to test compression though.

Oh, and I heard rumours of asbestos in the exhaust system...is the grey fibrous matter hanging down in the centre of the exhaust ring photo a problem (and no, not the cobwebs)?

Here are the photos below.

Overview


Carby and Serial no



Front


Left side


Right side


Rear


Underneath


Exhaust


Fuel tank and sticker


Air Intake


Starter


Any info appreciated!

Cheers,