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Victa GE254 Assembly And Owner's Manual

Victa GE254 Assembly And Owner's Manual

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VICTA
GE254 Edger
Assembly and
Owner's Manual
WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Edger.

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  • Page 1 VICTA GE254 Edger Assembly and Owner’s Manual WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Edger.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Congratulations on your purchase of a top quality Victa Edger. This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, operation and maintenance of your new Edger. Please read carefully to ensure safety and the long life of your product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating the Edger Edging Tips Starting the Edger Bail Engagement Maintenance & Care Cleaning Belt Adjustment Engine Components Oil Change Air Filter replacement Spark Plug Replacement Maintenance Chart Questions & Answers Troubleshooting Accessories & Spare Parts Victa Products Warranty Warranty Conditions...
  • Page 4 FEATURES Operator presence bail for user safety engagment Tilt adjustment for garden edge maintenance Dual fold handle for compact storage Ergonomically position Locking Levers starter cord ON/OFF Switch Cutting Blade guide Easy to manoeuvre wheel design Upper Handle Control Bail Control Cable WARNING Exhaust...

  • Page 5: Safety Handling

    "ON - OFF" switch to the "OFF" position. Always replace worn or damaged blade and blade nut. Note: Damaged or worn blade and blade nut are major hazards. Use genuine Victa spare parts only. condition. become a fire hazard.
  • Page 6 Maintaining the Edger disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug and inspect the Edger blade and guard for any damage. emissions. Victa Authorised Service Centre. in gas hot water heaters. Refuelling the Edger (The engine must be stopped) Note: Ensure the fuel filter is clean and Replace if punctured or damaged! If fuel is spilt, Never start the engine! Move the Edger away from the area of the spill.

  • Page 7: Hazards

    & SAFETY HANDLING Hazards The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or personal injury. collect. materials may be thrown at high velocities. MUFFLER & EXHAUST HOT DO NOT TOUCH WHEN IN USE OR AFTER STOPING! •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Unit details 1. Edger chassis Note: The chassis is connected to the upper handle by the control cable. DO NOT DISCONNECT OR CHANGE THE CABLE SCREWS! 4. Fastener pack...

  • Page 9: Wheel Assembly

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Wheel assembly Assembling the wheels 1. Remove edger and components from the carton. Note: Remove the upper handle and place on the ground before lifting the Edger chassis from the carton. 3. Screw knobs and washers into the bracket. Bracket Washer 4.

  • Page 10: Handle Assembly

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Handle assembly Your Edger should include a kit with the following parts. When folding or unfolding the handles, ensure that the bail cable is not caught, twisted, kinked or stretched! Assembling the handle 1. Insert the bolt through the hole, as shown. The shoulder bolt should locate into the deck.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Handle assembly 3. Thread one of the nuts onto the top of the bolt and tighten with fingers. Then torque the 4. Repeat steps 1 & 3 on the right side, as shown. 5. Attach the dual fold centre handle using the locking levers and nuts provided.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Handle assembly Bail Cable Attachment 1. Remove the bail Tag. 2. Remove bail by springing hook inwards. 3. Slide cable eyelet over bail hook. 4. Reinsert bail in handle holes "cable side first". Operating the Edger Before using the Edger read the safety instructions! To avoid damage to the Edger, do not allow string or other material to wrap around the blade or spindle.

  • Page 13: Operating The Edger

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating the Edger Paths and Kerbs alignment indicator is located on the blade guard. Align the indicator with the edge of the path or the curb which is to be cut. concrete or other hard edge. Walls and Fences a fence the right rear wheel must be placed on the lowest setting.

  • Page 14: Starting The Edger

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting the Edger NOTE: Before starting your edger read the engine chapter then set the edger operating height! Fuel Tank Spark Plug 2. Fill tank with fuel 2.0 litres of lead cover fits firmly onto the spark unleaded fuel. Switch Fuel Tap 4.

  • Page 15: Bail Engagement

    NOTE: During engagement the blade will plunge towards the ground! Take care to ensure the blade is in position! engage the blade before lowering the blade into Engagement Bail lever. NOTE: If problems arise consult an authorised Victa Service Centre.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    • "DO NOT" lay the Edger on its side! Use only genuine replacement parts made and guaranteed by Victa, insist on them from your parts and service dealer. NOTE: Use of non-genuine blade may void your warranty and could result in damage...
  • Page 17 & MAINTENANCE CARE Adjusting belt tension Belt tensioning may need increasing when the following symptoms arise 2. Loosen tension arm bolt 4. Engage the bail and check that 3. Rotate tension arm slightly and NOTE: Always Check blade brake operation after adjustment! If correct belt adjustment cannot be achieved your belt may need replacing! Replace belt if worn or damaged!
  • Page 18 & MAINTENANCE CARE Blade Replacement 2. Place pin or phillips head screw 1. Rotate the blade until the locking hole driver into the locking hole. in the lower pulley & bearing housing line up. 3. Remove the split pin, blade nut, 4.

  • Page 19: Engine Components

    & MAINTENANCE CARE Engine - Components Fuel Cap Fuel Tank Muffler ON/OFF Switch Starter Air Filter Housing Throttle Control Starter grip "Choke - Run" Fuel Tap Spark Plug Oil Filler Cap / Dip Stick...
  • Page 20 Make sure the fuel tank cap is closed and ensure fuel cap is properly secured. is spilt make sure the area is dry before starting the engine. (Victa Fuel Can) Engine - Oil Level Briggs & Stratton 550 Engine must have 600ml S.A.E. 30 Oil placed in the Sump Before...
  • Page 21 & MAINTENANCE CARE Engine - Oil Change 2. Place a suitable container under the 1. Set the edger operating height so that the deck is in a level position as shown. Sump Plug Oil Filler 4. Reinstall the sump plug and set the front roller to the lowest position so the then remove the sump plug and drain Edger is tilted forward as shown.

  • Page 22: Air Filter Replacement

    The air filter assembly must be clean and maintained in good condition. To guard against dust entering the engine VICTA recommends that the air filter element is replaced annually or more often in dusty conditions. Lack of air filter maintenance will void the product warranty.
  • Page 23 & MAINTENANCE CARE Air Filter Replacement 5. Remove the pre cleaner 7. Assemble the dry pre detergent and water. Then cleaner to the filter debris, gently tap the filter allow it to thoroughly air dry. on a hard surface. If the filter with a new filter.

  • Page 24: Spark Plug Replacement

    & MAINTENANCE CARE Spark Plug Replacement NOTE: We Recommend Gloves are to be worn A pair of Gloves when any kind of maintenance is performed! Recommended spark plug Brand: B & S (797235) or Approved equivalent Torque: 20 Nm 0.76 MM 1.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Chart

    & MAINTENANCE CARE Transport and storage WARNING! When transporting the edger keep the engine level to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilt fuel may ignite. WARNING! When Storing the Edger it must be in the upright position Maintenance Chart Time Period Refer to the following table for routine maintenance.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    & MAINTENANCE CARE Troubleshooting Before carrying out maintenance "STOP" the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug. In small engines generally, difficult starting and erratic running is most often caused by a dirty spark plug. If a new spark plug of the correct type does not restore the engine to a proper operating condition the problem may be solved by reference to the chart below.
  • Page 27 CARE Troubleshooting Service Centre. Never attempt maintenance that is not outlined in this manual. All repair work must be carried out by a VICTA Authorised Service Centre. Accessories & Spare Parts VICTA Fuel can and Engine oil VICTA Steel blade TR00333A...
  • Page 28 Warranty Service available at any VICTA Authorised Service Centre. These centres are staffed and equipped VICTA Express Warranty mandatorily implied by the laws and regulations of the individual States and Territories of...
  • Page 29 WARRANTY Warranty replacement, repair or adjustment of parts which fail due to a fault in manufacture. Defective parts will be replaced or serviced by an Authorised Service Centre without charge for labour or materials, subject to conditions. Repairs or adjustments required by normal use or by failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions are chargeable to the owner.
  • Page 30 IMPORTANT NOTES...
  • Page 31 IMPORTANT NOTES...
  • Page 32 ©2010 Victa Lawncare Pty Ltd Victa is a trademark of Victa Ltd. without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice. Revision...

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