g'day ken,

why a 2 stroke? 4 strokes are much more reliable and less smelly, just
your old 25 year old victa engine won't be any recommendation for the
latest models, not the same quality now-a-days.

anyhow iif you don't have a steep lawn to mow think of going 4 stroke,
the better models masport in their top of the market range with
adjustable metal ball bearing wheels, honda are well patronised by the
lawnmower boys. me i've always liked b&s 4 strokes a nice simple
reliable disigned motor, just change the oil regular say every 8 hours
of mowing, keep the filter clean and give them a bit of a run in when
new. i've got one here on a masport frame both as old as your victa
but still going strong and no holes in the chassis a victa trade mark
that is. oh if you get the option go for the bag type catcher.

though i reckon grass clip should be left on the lawn, so you may want
to cast an eye over any mulching mower or mowers with mulching
adaptions.

rovers and greenfields for local machines are about the next on the
list. buy from specialist mower stores look for the sellers who have
expereince and knowledge, and are easy to talk to.

been reading on the USA forums 2 strokes are on the way out EPA
regulations governing that. good move i reckon very inefficient
motors.

some thoughts that might help

len

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