Victa 2-Stroke Lawn Mower 101 - Repair Tips And Tricks

In this episode we perform a few quick diagnostic tests on a Victa 2-Stroke lawn mower engine and get it going lickety-split.
For your reference:
25:1 Fuel:Oil mix = 1Li:40ml
Recommended Spark Plug = Champion CJ8
A video demonstrating a Pre-season service can be found here : • Performing a pre-seaso...
A video showing the repair of a collapsed front axle can be found here : • Repairing a collapsed ...
A video demonstrating a Blade change & upgrade can be found here: • Changing a set of Vict...
Repairing the Pull starter : • Repairing a Lawn Mower...

[@das250250]

A note or two , it generally helps if you work on a table and away from grass because springs and jets and small parts aren't easy to find if dropped ...

[@matthewlewis5631]

I can attest this is great advice. Lost 30 minutes one Saturday looking for the primer cap screw.

[@anthonyip5720]

Thank you. Fixed my non-starting Victa 2 stroke in no time after watching this video. Save me from buying a new one.

[@paulineann9742]

Fantastic video - thanks so much! You saved me a trip to the repair place. I knew nothing about how to fix mowers till I saw this clip. Turns out I had flooded the engine from always keeping the fuel tap on (my bad). I followed the instructions and am now up and running again.

[@petermiller2188]

Excellent video and easy to follow. I couldn’t get my victa started until I followed your steps to fix the flooding of the engine because I left the tap on. All sorted in three minutes after watching you vid. Cheers

[@warmkiosk8459]

Life saver video Nev. Me Victa wouldn't start- likely fuel left on :(. Followed your fuel checks, muffler removal cylinder checks, spark checks and then you rich-fuel mix air hose removal tip and she started like a charm mate! Many thanks because your video probably saved me $125 mower shop service. Video is excellent, thorough and step by step for the novice. Really appreciate you taking the time to make it.

[@patrickbowtell]

Hi Nev. Appreciate your efforts putting this up. Clear and concise with some great two stroke tips. Have just purchased a Mastercut 460 with the VE40. Haven't used a two stroke for 40 years so this video will be a handy in the future. Thanks again.

[@fullpeltadventures6967]

Thank you. 39 year victa mower has never let me down until today. Watched your video. Did as you said, and boom, she's purring away.

[@matthewroberts5146]

Thanks Nev, I’ve watched this a few times when I’ve had trouble and it’s always been good to rewatch and remember the details Awesome video thanks

[@rocknral]

Thanks mate. Best video on the Victa out there.

[@jacklovesya]

You my friend saved me. Your step by step problem diagnosis saved me. 😎😎😎

[@Pastor_Sempa]

Thanks, changed the plugand it started!!! Old victa corvette

[@loum2785]

They don't sell the 2 stroke mowers now. Just the other day we went to buy a new 2 stroke Victor and were told that because of new rules regarding emissions they no longer sold them and the shop where we went said that they were the LAST shop in Australia to sell them and had sold the last one a few weeks ago. However, since watching your video, I feel confident that I can repair what is a fuel leak with confidence. I purchased this one 17 years ago and had no trouble with it The only other problem was regarding the pull string which had jammed. The trouble there was found simply by cleaning the grass from the jammed cutting blade, therefore another of your things to look at more closely (especially after using on WET grass) is to CLEAN the blades regularly. Thanks mate for the video. I could not bear to use a 4 stroke on my steep lawn ( I was told that 4 strokes cut out on inclines). Stay safe mate.

[@evldvl1]

A true Aussie, mower and magpies in the background. Love it *****

[@MTLA1984]

Thank you! Just saved me a lot of money. I thoroughly appreciate the time you took to make this video. Be well mate :)

[@keplermission4947]

The Victa will always go, no need to buy a new mower, just a little tinkering. See link sfmkm.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_38.html

[@damiangirgenti4063]

Good video mate. I just got an old victa same as this one. Had been sitting in my mums shed for 15 years unused. Followed all your tips and replaced the plug. Started 3rd pull.

[@jonnothetrucker]

Good idea to check the seat under the float needle too, they can get blocked up... I've definitely enjoyed watching this

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

great vid bud ! when im checking ignition , i just put my pinky in the plug cap and gently pull the throttle..

[@kdsowen2882]

Nice one ! I just scored the same model with a leaking/split primer-bulb , have a new one ordered for tomorrow . Great run-down , it's a very simple machine . Dave NZ

[@freestyla101]

I know this video is old but it’s brilliant.

[@gordonthackray1953]

Followed the video copied it and walla success very happy thanks a lot rang a few lawnmower repair shops but they’re full and got too much work . Decided to have a go myself and with help of your video success once again thank you so much and I saved myself about 180to 220 bucks 👍sweet

[@greensocks4507]

I have a Victa Corvette 2-stroke mower I bought new in 1999 . Twenty years later I'm still using it . I make sure get it serviced every couple of years and shout it a new air filter every year . Still starts with 1 or 2 pulls, shame they stopped making them. Thanks for the vid.

[@greensocks4507]

And I've always run it at 40:1 using a synthetic blend, hmmm. Seems to go ok though.

[@greggregson9687]

@@greensocks4507 Same here mate. I have had mine since 1979 and still going like a champ. Used to do 25:1 with the old school oil, but past 15 years or so, 40:1 with the synthetic 2 stroke oil mix. I still cannot believe they are gone.

[@nztonyg]

Spot on mate. Some scoring on the piston but not too bad. Problem was spark plug, even though it was only serviced last year. Used the spark plug from my weed eater, so I'm spark plug shopping tomorrow. Thanks.

[@steveh6054]

Excellent video for 2 stroke mower. The only thing I can add is how important it is to mix oil and fuel to the correct ratio and if 2 stroke is hard to start take off head and clean carbon of cylinder head and piston. Victa 2 strokes if correct maintenance is followed will last 20 years or more.

[@garywinkworth3380]

great video mate i have 4 2 stroke mowers you cant beat them

[@yusuf.alajnabi]

I love my old victa 2 stroke

[@JohnJ25]

Thank you, I saved my bro not buying another new lawnmower from Bunnings this w/e :) I Cleaned the fuel tank, the Carby, changed new spark plug. It ran as new.

[@antoniocalabro3566]

Great tips and video thank you.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Great video Niffty. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@Alpha_7227]

Top shelf video mate. Thanks heaps for explaining clearly and concisely tips and tricks.

[@maikaravitu6941]

Brilliant video, got mine going again. Same issue. New spark plug 👌🏾 Thanks mate.

[@bigcheese19]

Great video mate

[@russelljones8651]

Top Notch Mate.Wish i had seen this years ago- me no talent- mechanically- fired up ! Thanks Nev.

[@roncoles8361]

Good work / straight to the point. Thank You

[@kevscranes]

Thanks for your help mate appreciate it had just about given up on my smelly old victor two stroke edger .

[@Revoku]

very informative, very well done instructional video Just got a very old victa 2 stroke with the same setup of engine with a broken pull cord and apparent problem with carby, this video explained everything perfectly, liked and subbed

[@torizaemon]

Brilliant, step by step video

[@michaelunison7607]

I learnt a lot for a short time in this video. Appreciate it. When you reveal the piston (after taking the muffler off), you can hear a click in response to the forward & backward travel of the piston. Is that a wear indicator that means there's too much clearance in the piston holding pin? I just got one & that sound is quite noticeable when i turn the blade back & forth. Was putting me off bothering to get it going.

[@andrewr7001]

Excellent clip. Only down is the audio level is a bit low.

[@MichaelDiehlBreen]

Thanks mate. Clear and crisp.

[@PavlosMilos]

thanks mate very helpful!👍

[@rogermanins]

Great video thanks mate!

[@tonyday7233]

Great video, i was recently given 2 of these, the big motor on the large mower is a goer, but i will have to put it onto another deck, as it looks like a huge weight was dropped on it, wheels are all pointing different directions, all the self propelled drive is missing, even the drive axle is gone, very strange, but good motor. Thanks again.

[@Loogiemistress]

Champion!

[@nikchristides4895]

Fantastic video bro, thanks for a comprehensive video👍

[@uriuriuri]

excellent video thank you!

[@estherfield9985]

Love the video..lots of great tips for fault finding! cheers...

[@0590aaron]

Thanks so much! Mine will start but then only fire every 4th or 5th rotation. Going to check everything you've done here

[@glenntabinga22]

Very good instruction. Thank you.

[@dosomisolami]

enjoy. :D @1:40 top cover off @3:05 exhaust off @3:15 check the engine @4:55 cabee bowl off @6:10 spark plug off

[@snokful]

Thanks, that was extremely well done. Unfortunately for me, I know my issue is pouring rust-contaminated and probably too old petrol in (beginner's error) and boom instant fail, so I'll check these but look for some more tips.

[@user-wc5ec2le1f]

Great video mate. Mine was working until i chaged the carbie cover, needle and float. Put a new O ring on. Ive tried both genuine victor needle and metal one and now i cant stop the carbie leaking. Ive followed your tips. What have i done wrong? Cheers.

[@davidpelchen6711]

Easy to follow, thanks

[@markward38]

Hi Nev for showing me how to pull my mower apart. Can you tell me how to stop my mower from back firing when I turn it off please mate.

[@OrcaStalka]

Thanks mate, Tat helps me out alot

[@TheAcousticWarfare]

Excellent video, you saved me a headache mate! I have the exact same mover this video was a godsend! Thanks!!!! :-)

[@jonginder5494]

Great vid!

[@markward38]

Hi Nev . My old Victor 2 stroke starts and runs well , but backfires loudly when I turn it off. Any idea how I can fix it mate.

[@krankyfranky5799]

Thanks for the tips but please next time Use a mic because I Couldn't hardly hear you

[@bertnaylor532]

Good video mate but I suggest lowering the mower you left the daisies behind ?

[@philbuildsautos731]

Hi mate, I have a victa master it series 460 looks a lot like that minus the box. I’ve had a nightmare and it’s stopping me working. I put a new piston and ring, because the ring was goosed and barrel piston scored, barrel ok, head gasket as it was missing? Still used for years not knowing it was missing, new o ring and float kit, new plug and still wonder start, I took the carb off and cleaned it all, now it pulls easily without pulling the throttle bar and when I pull the throttle bar the back pressure almost pulls my hand of pulling the cord instantly back into the engine. Any ideas. Thanks you

[@andrewsrenson1212]

a lot of good tips in this vid...thx

[@georgessteven15]

Thanks mate Helped a lot!

[@jim2611]

Great video - I have a similar Victa 2 stroke. It seems to have lost power and if I go over a big clump of grass I have to back off before it conks out. Not sure of the cause. I use the right oil to petrol mix. Do you know what could cause this weakening of power? Cheers

[@marklindsay4248]

awesome video! well done mate!

[@danhughes7676]

Thanks mate, great vid 👌

[@faheemboy]

on ya mate !

[@simonargall5508]

thank you.

[@Thetrucky69]

Excellent information.

[@oldguy8177able]

yeah just bought a victa awesome machine

[@huijerry922]

Hi, your video is great. Let me ask, I am not sure if the combustion chamber of our (Victa) mower is too dirty or not, after years of usage. It must have a lot of soots inside. Does that matter?

[@mehranaliakbari4943]

Thanks mate. that was gold.....

[@noawe_]

THE CASE IS LOOSE. SOMEONE ELSE HAS HAD A GO AT IT MOST ACCUTATE STATEMENT EVER HOLYYYYY

[@jamessparkes5516]

I picked one up yesterday off the footpath (Kerbside Collection). I fixed a few things on it and it now runs but it smoking a lot. While I only just found this vid, I did do all the steps here except check the piston for scoring. The fuel is OK as it is what I use on my existing 2 stroke and it does not smoke. I also cleaned the fuel lines and tank before putting petrol in. Any ideas why this is smoking? I might try and do a basic vid myself to show it. Great vid - awesome mower and great troubleshooting!

[@alantaylor6691]

I don't know much about mechanics, but I have heard that if there is too much oil in the fuel-oil mixture, it may smoke. Check that you are using the correct amount of oil in the fuel, and also make sure it's 2-stroke oil specifically. 4-stroke engines take a different oil. Also when putting the 2-stroke oil in the petrol, shake vigorously so it's properly mixed in.

[@ar15gator]

Nice work of it!

[@Varietech-AU]

How are you mate? It's been 2years now since I made a comment as "Thecarbymaster". Great stuffs!

[@mudzy9820]

would a failed diaphragm in the carby cause no kick over?

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Great work thanks for sharing 👍

[@AhilMohan]

Is the jet screw adjustable? or do you just tighten it in all the way?

[@johnbrowne9197]

Thanks Nev.

[@sorinhakfab9497]

Great video mate very handy

[@richie824]

Hey Nev , I have the same mower, it starts fine but dies after about 10-20 seconds, I've tried pumping the primer to stop it from cutting out but doesn't make any difference. Took it all apart cleaned it etc. I am at at loss, any ideas?

[@saabaero6211]

hey mate what the cause if it leaks through the jet screw as well the primer bulb? I changed the needle and float and o ring

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

Great vid thank you. What would you do if you didn't get a spark? How would you diagnose the ignition system?

[@edwardgilmour9013]

you need to wear a wireless microphone as the volume is far too low; and inconsistent.

[@estherfield9985]

My fuel line keeps popping off where it goes onto the carby...any hot tip for keeping it on there? the plastic part of the carby it pushes onto is mostly recessed, so dont know if a little hose clamp would work..

[@johnsim3722]

Just buy a new bit of PVC pipe and cut to length to replace the existing one. They go hard and lose their elasticity. Inexpensive repair, and a clear one will allow you to see the fuel.

[@daniel4u2c92]

thanks mate nice video

[@VahidGovahi]

I bought second hand vectra 550 Pro . change the carbrator service kit . Good spark .. but still no good . the spark plug gets wet ..

[@melinamurphy8217]

That was fab thanks

[@thecarbymaster8902]

Is your Victa 2-Stroke flooding and still leaking fuel even after changing the plastic needle and other parts? I have found someone developing and selling this Victa metal type needle with rubber cone tip that works with all aftermarket, OEM and genuine Victa primer cap. On eBay search for Victa Metal Type Needle. Direct replacement with yellow and black plastic needle.

[@Thetrucky69]

Thecarbymaster thanks I will look metal float needles up on eBay. I have many VICTAS and when the float needle wears down, the float goes up too far and can NO longer push the float needle up to stop excess fuel from entering the float chamber like it's been designed to which results in the float chamber then over filling with fuel. With the correct size float needle the float should be horizontal from the correct amount of fuel in the float chamber.

[@Varietech-AU]

@@Thetrucky69 It's been 2years now since CM made a comment. Please view this Victa Primer Caps kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3TXkH1of5yAj5I

[@holdenguy75]

Mines had a full rebuild and still doesnt have that much power. Everything u say to check is fine. It runs different every time its started.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Kewl vid. Very helpful.

[@christopherwheeler2749]

good vid

[@MichaelStoneham]

Very hard to see any spark constant or not.

[@sypher0101]

Is it normal for 2 stroke mowers to smoke a bit when used?

[@johngarland1641]

Absolutely,it's the oil burning.If it doesn't have a little smoke thats when you should get worried that you've forgotten to premix your fuel!

[@padre118]

After his formula 1 career he started repairing lawnmowers, Marky from the Block

[@jonginder5494]

Is that mark webber? :)

[@NAK46X]

I have the same lawn mower, watch the video 1000 times, did the same as you and still won't start ...

[@michaelmacdonald3408]

Victor went to 4 stroke because of there stupid carbaretta with the throttle cable going through the air cleaner so 4 stroke more reliable with normal carb.

[@Studat]

Mine runs for a bit and then stops. Replaced 2 plugs.

[@fishfullness]

Sounds like a fuel issue. Check the carburettor jet isn’t a bit blocked.

[@e8aus]

Don't let your neighbour see this video