Decided to show my 18 year old Victa some love today. This machine is well worn and I only keep it for sentimental reasons, it helped start my business and has payed for itself a thousand times or more. Thing is it still cuts so well despite being a bit smokey every now and then.
Behold the power of the Sprint 375
Replaced the spark plug and air filter. These Briggs and Stratton engines use a messy oil soaked air filter.
The front axle bushes were well in need of replacement.
These bushes are replaced in a kit the also includes new axle fastening clips and galvanized sleeve to help account for wear on the base over the years.
Refitted and tight as a drum again, like new. Those axle clips are a bugger to re-fasten though!
I also also replaced the circlip on the height adjuster/front axle after having bodged a repair with some wire about 10 years ago.
New oil, a bit of a clean and ready for some work. Took her out to mow a couple of small jobs today where lightness is a virtue.
