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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual VZ150Z Series 21HP Zero-Turn Rider Mfg. No. Description 7800729 Victa 150Z Model VZ2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower Manual No. 7104466 Revision ‘-’, 6/4/2010...
- Page 2 Thank You for purchasing this quality-built VICTA mower. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the VICTA brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your VICTA mower will provide many years of dependable service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Operator Safety ..................4 Operator Safety Rules ................4 Safety & Operation Decals ...............11 Features and Controls ................12 Operation ....................14 General Operating Safety ..............14 Check Safety Interlock System............14 Checks before Starting ..............15 Fuel Recommendations..............15 Emergency Stopping ................16 Stopping the Rider and Engine............16 Starting the Engine ................16 Mowing .....................16 Pushing the Rider by Hand...............16... -
Page 4: Operator Safety
Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. If there is a risk that children may enter the area where you are mowing, have another responsible adult watch them. www.victa.com.au... - Page 5 Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees).
- Page 6 Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death. www.victa.com.au...
- Page 7 Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
- Page 8 3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill. www.victa.com.au...
- Page 9 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees.
- Page 10 Do not spread fuel line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation. 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL, gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/fuel system damage could result. www.victa.com.au...
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Page 11: Safety & Operation Decals
Safety & Operation Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional provide you with the safety and reliability you would messages on your rider and mower should be carefully expect from an industry leader in outdoor power read and obeyed. -
Page 12: Features And Controls
Move the engine speed control back to SLOW to decrease engine speed. Move the See DRIVING PRACTICE for steering instructions. engine speed control/choke control to the CHOKE position for starting a cold engine. A warm engine may not require choking. www.victa.com.au... - Page 13 Mower Cutting Height Switch Mower Blade Switch To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades deck), press the top of the yellow cutting height switch. on and off. To turn the mower blades ON, pull the switch To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower up.
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Page 14: Operation
WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See your local authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system. www.victa.com.au... -
Page 15: Checks Before Starting
Fuel Recommendations For daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel. Methyl Teriary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel. -
Page 16: Emergency Stopping
6. Move the ground speed control levers in from START/PARK positions to drive positions (levers in across the operator’s lap). Figure 3. Transmission Release Levers 7. Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE. 8. When finished, turn the mower blades OFF (push switch down). www.victa.com.au... -
Page 17: Driving Practice
Driving Practice - Smooth Travel Basic Driving The lever controls of the zero turn rider are WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% highly responsive. (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section. The BEST method of Zero turn riders operate differently from other four- handling the ground wheeled vehicles. - Page 18 Remember, the more you practice, the better your control of the rider will be! Figure 9. Executing an End-Of-Row Turn www.victa.com.au...
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Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Chart RIDER AND MOWER ENGINE Every 8 Hours or Daily First 5 Hours Check safety interlock system Change engine oil Clean debris off rider and mower deck Every 8 Hours or Daily Clean debris from engine compartment Check engine oil level Every 25 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure... -
Page 20: Rider Maintenance Items
“Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life. Tire Pressure Front 18-20 psi (1,24-1,38 bar) Rear 10-12 psi (,69-,83 bar) Figure 12. Tire Pressures www.victa.com.au... -
Page 21: Lubrication
Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 through 17 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front wheel grease fittings • front wheel bushings • mower pivots • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present. Not all greases are compatible. -
Page 22: Mower Deck Removal & Installation
4x4 wood blocks (C). 5. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key. Remove the 4x4 blocks. 6. Use the mower belt release lever (C, Figure 19) to release mower belt tension, and install the belt as shown in Figure 11. www.victa.com.au... -
Page 23: Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. WARNING LOOSEN For your personal safety, blade mounting Figure 20. -
Page 24: Clean The Battery & Cables
5. Reinstall the battery and secure with the rubber strap. 6. Reattach the battery cables: first attach the positive cable (A, Figure 23), then attach the negative cable (B). 7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease. www.victa.com.au... -
Page 25: Check/Adjust Pto Clutch
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground. The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mower blades. The PTO clutch is engaged and disengaged by the mower blade switch. -
Page 26: Engine Maintenance Items
2. Remove the oil drain plug (A) and dip stick (D). Allow ample time for complete drainage. 9. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level. 3. Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter. www.victa.com.au... - Page 27 Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner NOTE: Air filter configuration may differ from shown. Consult engine manual for further information. Air Filter Removal & Installation 1. Lift up on the bottom of the latch (A, Figure 28 or 29) and flip the latch away from the cover. 2.
- Page 28 In order to maintain emission compliance, we recommend that after every 100-400 hours of operation you have an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Center remove combustion deposits from the cylinder, cylinder head, top of piston, and around the valves. Figure 31. Spark Plug Gapping www.victa.com.au...
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Page 29: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers have three adjustments: To Adjust Control Lever Height: Pull the levers in across the operator’s lap to their DRIVE positions. Loosen the mount bolts (D, Figure 32) and raise or lower the levers to the desired position. Tighten the mounting bolts.(D). -
Page 30: Brake Adjustment
60° F). Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps. Engine Adjustments The engine is designed to deliver the correct performance under all operating conditions. Any adjustments must be performed by your local authorized dealer. www.victa.com.au... -
Page 31: Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments WARNING Before adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. Figure 35. -
Page 32: Mower Belt Replacement
D, F). Note: It is not necessary to remove the mower deck. 4. Install the new belt (A) as shown in Figure 40. Figure 38. Orient Blades Front-to-Back Figure 40. Mower Belt Routing Figure 39. Front-to-Back Leveling (similar deck shown) www.victa.com.au... -
Page 33: Storage
Storage WARNING Before Storage Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace, Rules section, then perform the following steps: water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Drain excess oil. Engine Dirty air filter or pre-cleaner, or both. Service or replace as required. See Maintenance exhaust is Section. black. Choke set to CLOSED when engine is running. Set choke to OPEN as soon as engine starts. www.victa.com.au... - Page 35 Engine runs, but Transmission release levers in PUSH Move levers to DRIVE positions. rider will not positions. drive. Drive belt slips. Clean or replace belt as necessary. Belt is broken. Replace drive belt. Contact your local authorized dealer. Parking brake is not fully released. Contact your local authorized dealer.
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Page 36: Warranties
For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer using our dealer locator at www.BriggsandStratton.com or www.Victa.com.au. There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from purchase or to the extent permitted by law. - Page 37 CALIFORNIA, U.S. EPA, AND BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Effective November 2008 The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model owner, you are responsible for the performance Year 2008 and later engine/equipment.
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Page 38: Lawn Care
For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at maxi- Second mum for the first pass, and then reset it to the desired Pass height and mow a second or third time. Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings. www.victa.com.au... - Page 39 Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: G Mow when the grass is between 3”-4” (7,5-10 cm) high. G Mow with sharp blades.
- Page 40 VZ150Z Series Zero-Turn Rider Product Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Engine Chassis Make Briggs & Stratton Fuel Tank Cap. Capacity: 4.00 Gallons (15,14 L) Model Rear Wheels Tire Size: 18 x 8.5 -8...
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