OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Victa Lawn Mower Frames Victa Model 5 Questions

I have some questions regarding a Victa Model 5 mower which I have acquired for restoration, and would appreciate your advice:

Q1. Is the air filter foam rubber element left dry, or does it require a ?squeeze? with oil? If oil, what oil type should I use, and how often should it be cleaned and reoiled?

Q2. Do I have the choice of using commercial 2-stroke fuel or making my own? If commercial fuel is ok, what brandnames and mix ratios are suitable? If home mix fuel is ok, what petrol type should I use, what 2-stroke oils are suitable, and what mix ratio should I use?

It has been around 30 years since I owned a two-stroke mower, so apologies for such very basic questions.

Thank you.

Q1. Yes you can coat it with oil and any light oil will do but it is not really necessary. If you do oil then clean every 25hrs but if dusty clean more often.

Q2. You can use Castrol "TT" two stroke oil at the rate of 25 to 1. Fuel type is unleaded or premium unleaded.

Thank you Bruce.

Bruce,

I'm having a heck of a problem tracking down a source of Castrol TT 2-strole oil.

Is there another Castrol product, or another manufacturer's product, suitable as 2-stroke oil for my Victa Model 5?

Help!!

Nova,

You can use just about any two stroke oil for the mower. Just purchase from any mower shop or petrol station.

Thank you for your advice.