Victa TORNADO EDGER TE250 Assembly And Owner's Manual
Victa TORNADO EDGER TE250 Assembly And Owner's Manual

Victa TORNADO EDGER TE250 Assembly And Owner's Manual

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VICTA
TE250 Edger
Assembly and
Owner's Manual
WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Edger.

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  • Page 1 VICTA TE250 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 engagement Tilt adjustment for garden edge maintenance Dual fold handle for compact storage Ergonomically position starter cord ON/OFF Switch Cutting Blade guide Easy to manoeuvre wheel design Upper Handle Control Bail Control Cable WARNING Centre Handle Exhaust...
  • Page 5 "OFF" position. Before using the Edger • For the Victa H35 engine 375ml of S.A.E 30 oil must be placed in engine sump before starting engine. Failure to do so will cause engine damage and will void engine warranty.
  • Page 6 Always clean fuel spills immediately. Do not create any source of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated from the spill. holding fuel. Victa supplies a 5 litre fuel can as an optional extra. Note: Plastic containers are unsuitable for fuel storage, except those specifically...
  • Page 7 Never use the Edger unless the guards supplied by Victa are fitted correctly and in good order 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! 2. Lower handle x 1 3. Centre handle x 1 4. Fastener pack - knobs &...
  • Page 9 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. 2. Locate the mounting bracket tension knobs x 2, M8 knob bolts x 2 and washers x 2 3.
  • Page 10: Assembly Procedures

    ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Handle assembly Your Edger should include a kit with the following parts. When folding or unfolding the handles, ensure that the bale 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 nut to 17 - 22 Nm Maximum. 4. Repeat steps 1 & 3 on the right side as shown.
  • 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 approximately 30mm below the surface. The blade 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. Always cut in a forward direction Avoid allowing the blade to continually contact any concrete or other hard edge.
  • 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! Ensure Fuel filter basket is clean and fitted correctly when filling. Replace if damaged! Fuel Tank Spark Plug 1. Connect spark plug lead. (Ensure the rubber 2.
  • 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 the ground! Engagement Bail lever. If problems arise consult an authorised Victa Service Centre.
  • Page 16 "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 blades may void your warranty and could result in...
  • Page 17 Adjusting belt tension Belt tensioning may need increasing when the following symptoms arise 2. Loosen tension arm bolt 3 x phillips head screws 4. Engage the bail and check that 3. Rotate tension arm slightly and the spring stretches by 8-10mm re-tighten screw.
  • Page 18 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, washer 4. Install the new blade, washer &...
  • Page 19: Engine Components

    Engine - Components Fuel Cap Fuel Tank Muffler ON/OFF Switch Fuel Tap Starter Starter grip Air Filter Housing Throttle Control "Choke - Run" Spark Plug Oil Filler Cap / Dip Stick...
  • Page 20 Make sure the filter basket and fuel tank cap is closed. Ensure fuel cap is properly secured. is spilt make sure the area is dry before starting the engine. (Victa Fuel Can) Engine - Oil Level H35 Engine must have 375ml S.A.E. 30 Oil placed in the Sump Before Starting Engine...
  • Page 21 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 3.
  • Page 22: Air Filter Replacement

    To guard against dust entering the is replaced annually or more often in dusty conditions. warranty. Always replace with genuine Victa spare parts. Use of nongenuine spare parts may damage your engine & void the product warranty. 1. STOP THE ENGINE, then unscrew the 2 knobs &...
  • Page 23: Spark Plug Replacement

    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: NGK (BPR7HS) Torque: 12 - 15 Nm 1. Ensure the spark plug gap is set correctly. 2.
  • Page 24: Maintenance Chart

    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 NOTE: When storing for more than 3 months Storage Precautions If your engine will be stored with petrol in the fuel tank and carburetter it is important to reduce the hazard of petrol vapor ignition.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    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 26 VICTA Fuel can and Engine oil VICTA Oil removal kit SP00001 For all VICTA Spare parts and service, Look for the sign of confidence please contact your closest Victa Authorised Service Centre. You will find the latest Service Centre listing on the...
  • Page 27 Warranty Service Warranty Service under both the Express Warranty and the warranties implied by law is available at any VICTA Authorised Service Centre. These centres are staffed and equipped to provide expert service. VICTA Express Warranty...
  • Page 28 WARRANTY Warranty Under Express Warranty the Edger is warranted from the date of purchase against mechanical defects and faulty workmanship or material. Express Warranty covers only the 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.
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT NOTES...
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  • Page 31 IMPORTANT NOTES...
  • Page 32 ©2009 Victa Lawncare Pty Ltd Victa is a trademark of Victa Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice. Revised...

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