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Hi as this is my first posting I have a well Victa 11-497 this is all the information I know about I am having problem with gear selection I have removed the gear lever and to me it should have a Nylon bush ?? over the Round?? end of the gear lever I am trying to find out if this is a common problem

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Hello Derek

A warm welcome to ODK.
This machine is getting quite old now, and one suited to the enthusiast.

I have found a post Topic that may be of use:-
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=54749

Please advise if of use.
Also, is this a mower you intend to keep and restore?

Information on uploading images may be found HERE.

Hope this helps.
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Jack


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Hi Jack , and thank you for your welcome Yes I intend to keep the old girl when bought the gearbox was locked so only 1 forward gear The biggest problem is the base it is plated on top of plated and still rust is visible I found these numbers on the engine
Model Type Code
253702 0148-01 84021011

can anybody throw some more light on this model is it a MTD ??

all the best Derek

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Hello Derek,

Apologies for the late reply.
Yes, Victa used MTD ride-on as discussed in link (above).

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Hope this helps.
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Jack


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