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- Page 1 Models: V127 V144 V170 WARNING! Read this manual before operating your Victa engine.
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Page 2: Important Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRE-USE CAUTION: ENGINE OIL Failure to add oil to the Victa engine before attempting to start it will damage the engine and void the Engine Warranty. Victa engines are supplied without fuel or oil for transportation. Please use the engine's dipstick to ensure correct oil fill level. -
Page 3: Operator Safety
OPERATOR SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORDS The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard. -
Page 4: Safety Messages
WARNING Victa Engines are not designed for and are not to be used to power: fun-karts; go-karts; children's, recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used in competitive events. Improper engine application may result in serious injury or death. - Page 5 OPERATOR SAFETY SAFETY MESSAGES When Tipping Unit for Maintenance • When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tank if mounted on the engine, must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion. When Transporting Equipment •...
- Page 6 OPERATOR SAFETY SAFETY MESSAGES WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. • When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
- Page 7 OPERATOR SAFETY SAFETY MESSAGES WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration. Fire hazard Before performing adjustments or repairs: • Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug. •...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Pre-Use Caution: Engine Oil OPERATOR SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Hazard Symbols and Meanings Safety Messages CONTENTS FEATURES & CONTROLS Engine Features Controls OPERATION Prior-Starting Oil Check Fuelling Starting and Stopping the Engine MAINTENANCE Pre-Maintenance Safety Maintenance Schedule... -
Page 9: Engine Features
FEATURES Oil dipstick handle Fuel tank Oil fill tube Fuel cap Muffler (with guard, with spark Carburettor arrestor - if fitted) Spark plug (with connector Primer button (AKA “bulb”) “boot”) Air filter assembly Starter handle (with cord) Air filter assembly cover Note: Representative image only. -
Page 10: Controls
CONTROLS SYMBOL FUNCTION INSTRUCTIONS Move the control to this position to stop engine. In many applications, this will be a Stop engine position of the throttle control lever (refer to the Operator’s Manual of the product for confirmation). Move the control to this position to run the engine at maximum speed. -
Page 11: Operation
PRIOR STARTING OIL CHECK NOTICE: This Victa engine was shipped from its manufacturing location without oil. Retailers or dealers may have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first time, make sure to check the oil level and add oil as specified by the instructions in this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. -
Page 12: Fuelling
OPERATION FUELLING Fuel Recommendations Fuel must meet these requirements: • Clean, fresh, unleaded petrol. • A minimum of 91 RON/87 AKI. • Petrol with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable. NOTICE: Do not use unapproved petrols, such as E15 and E85. Do not mix oil in petrol or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels. - Page 13 OPERATION • Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured. • Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. • If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN / RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.
- Page 14 OPERATION Start Engine - Fully Automatic System 1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section. 2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged. 3. Move the throttle control, if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate the engine in the FAST position.
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Page 15: Maintenance
When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion. It is recommend visiting an Authorised Victa Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. -
Page 16: Maintenance Schedule
Valves adjust as required Cylinder Check, • Head & clean as Piston required 1 Whichever is reached first 2 Where fitted 3 To be carried out by an Authorised Victa Service Dealer. 4 Increase frequency when operated in dusty conditions. -
Page 17: Carburettor & Engines Speed
Do not exceed this speed. If you are not sure what the equipment maximum speed is, or what the engine speed is set to from the factory, contact an authorised Victa service dealer for service for assistance. For safe and proper operation of the equipment, the... -
Page 18: Change Engine Oil
MAINTENANCE CHANGE ENGINE OIL WARNING Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. •... -
Page 19: Service Cooling System
NOTICE: Do not use pressurised air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurised air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter. Victa engines may be fitted with a dual-stage air filter, with two foam elements of different porosities. -
Page 20: Service Spark Plug
• If the build-up of dirt cannot be removed from the air filter element by washing, the air filter element should be replaced. Use only a replacement air filter element designed specifically for the air filter on your Victa engine. For a dual stage filter, replace both foam elements at the same time. -
Page 21: Other Maintenance
If any issues are experienced that are not resolved by standard maintenance procedures, see an Authorised Victa Service Dealer. To find the location of a Authorised Victa Service Dealer, visit victa.com or contact Victa Customer Service on 1800 356 632. -
Page 22: Specification
SPECIFICATION Engine type Air-cooled, 4 stroke, OHV Victa engine model name V127 V144 V170 Bore (mm) Stroke (mm) 43.5 43.5 44.2 Displacement (cm³) Max torque/rpm >6.8Nm/2500 >7.8Nm/2500 >8.8Nm/2500 Max power/rpm >2kW/3600 >2.5kW/3600 >2.8kW/3600 Normal power/rpm >2kW/2900 >2.3kW/2900 >2.6kW/2900 3100+/-100 (Push models) - Page 24 © 2022 Victa Pty Ltd Victa is a Trademark of Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty Ltd ABN 13 006 576 856 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice.
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What are the fuel proportions for a v127 please
@Charles Barton
The Victa V127 uses straight petrol and does not require oil to be mixed with the fuel. Mixing oil in petrol or using unapproved fuels like E15 or E85 can damage the engine and void the warranty.
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