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- Page 1 Victa Lawnmower Assembly and Owner’s Manual WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Lawnmower.
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Page 2: Important Information
Victa 2 Stroke Engine Fuel Oil Ratio 25:1 = 200ml of Oil for 5 Litres of Fuel Victa Formula V 2 Stroke High Performance Motor Oil (fuel oil ratio 50:1) 100ml of Oil to 5 Litres of Unleaded Fuel. PLEASE NOTE 50:1 OIL RATIO IS ONLY WITH APPROVED “VICTA FORMULA V 2 STROKE OIL”... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Notes Unit Details Safety & Handling Safety Instructions Hazards Personal Safety Equipment Assembly Procedures Grasscatcher Handle Knobs/Toggles Attaching Handles Mulching Plug Aerogrip Handle Assembly Assembly Procedure Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing Attaching Battery (Keystart models only) Operating Instructions Mowing &... -
Page 4: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES Congratulations on your purchase of a top quality Victa lawnmower. This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, operation and maintenance of your new lawnmower. Please read carefully to ensure safety and the long life of your product. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
(where fitted). Before using the mower Always replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve correct balance. Damaged or worn blades and bolts are major hazards. Use genuine VICTA spare parts only. and/or a fire hazard. - Page 6 Inspect the mower and blades for any damage. emissions. VICTA Authorised Service Centre. found in hot water heaters. Refuelling the mower the engine is running or hot. If fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move the mower away from the area of the spill.
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Page 7: Personal Safety Equipment
Hazards The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or personal injury. while the engine is running or hot. If the fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move the mower away from the area of the spill. Do not create any source of ignition until the fuel vapours have dissipated. - Page 8 PROCEDURES Grasscatcher - hard/solid type 1A (adjustable) type 1B (directional) type Assembling the grasscatcher Assemble the adjustable covers 1A or directional covers 1B to the top half of the grasscatcher. grasscatcher top, ensuring the curved edge of the mesh faces the rear handle. Firmly push the mesh into the top half of the grasscatcher, making sure that the four snap hooks engage securely.
- Page 9 PROCEDURES Grasscatcher - fabric Type Grasscatcher - fabric type Fabric Grasscatcher Assembly Instructions There are 6 edges (A, B, C, D, E & F) which require to be clipped into the frame. Insert metal frame into Clip edge A to frame. Clip edge B and repeat the - Insert metal frame into - Clip edge A to frame.
- Page 10 PROCEDURES Grasscatcher - 16in model Text Rear flap Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fitting the Grasscatcher shown in figures 1 and 2. and unhook from the rear bar. Handle Knobs/Toggles instruction below which is specific to your particular model.
- Page 11 PROCEDURES Handle Knobs/Toggles Cam Lock Assembly 1. Hold locking lever open and push 2. Tighten nut with supplied spanner. hard against handle. as shown as shown 3. Adjust the nut on the bolt and measure 7mm the upper handle should not rock on the lower loop handle.
- Page 12 PROCEDURES Attaching the lower handles Model All 16in Steel Models 1. Fit one of the bolts through the handle hole from the inside and into the square hole in mounting bracket of the base. place washer then spring washer and secure with nut but do not fully tighten at this stage.
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Page 13: Assembly Procedures
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Handle assembly parts (only on self assembled handle) Model All 18in Steel Models Your lawnmower should include a kit with the following parts. Straight lower handle 2 Nuts Lower handles Black painted Silver saddle Black painted S ilver saddle plates plates saddle plates... - Page 14 PROCEDURES Attaching the lower handles straight and loop Model All 18in Steel Models Painted saddle plate 1. Place one of the bolts through one of the Lower handle unpainted saddle plates 2. Whilst holding open the rear catcher flap, Unpainted saddle insert the bolt and saddle plate through the plate...
- Page 15 PROCEDURES Mulching Plug - (mulch or catch models only) Support plate mulching plug. the inside of the baseplate. Push the mulching plug down so that it rests flush against the rear cross member. plug as shown in the sectional illustration.
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Page 16: Aerogrip Handle Assembly
PROCEDURES Your Aerogrip handle may require some Aerogrip Handle Assembly assembly before its first use. If the upper and lower handle have been supplied unattached, follow these instructions below. PIVOT JOINT COMPONENTS ITEM Assembly Procedure down (see Fig. 1). 2 Position the ends of the upper handle over the lower handles at the pivot joint, so that the holes are all aligned. -
Page 17: Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing
PROCEDURES Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing Aerogrip Handles 2 Stroke Models 4 Stroke Models Aerogrip Aerogrip handle handle Air filter Air filter housing housing Screw Sc rew Aerogrip Aerogrip handle handle Air filter housing housing Screw: Screw (Please note: do (Pleas e Note: Screw Sc rew... - Page 18 PROCEDURES Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing - throttle control Comfort Grip Handles 2 Stroke Models Comfort handle Air filter housing Screw 2 Stroke Models Slide the air filter housing onto the upper handle and align to locating hole in handle. Secure with screw and nut (see Fig.1).
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Page 19: Mowing & Mulching Tips
In this case raise the height setting. direct sunlight. grass to light grass as this will deposit clippings and encourage growth in these areas. grasscatcher. Use only genuine Victa blades and replace them regularly. -
Page 20: Starting & Stopping
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting & Stopping 2 Stroke Engine - See engine manual or Key start procedure below. 4 Stroke Engine - Honda GCV 160, see engine manual and procedure below. 4 Stroke Engine - Briggs & Stratton, see engine manual and procedure below. STEP-1. -
Page 21: Self Propelled
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Self Propelled Self Propelled Drive Control operation Press to drive Release Press to Drive to stop mower handle. All self propelled models are fitted with a self adjusting mechanism which eliminates the need for any drive Engagement bale Engagement Bale control adjustment. -
Page 22: Blade Replacement
14-19 Nm or 10-14ft lbs. Always turn the nut to check tightness, not the bolt. Use only genuine replacement parts made and guaranteed by Victa. Insist on them from your parts and service dealer. Detailed fitting instructions are printed on genuine Victa blade packs. - Page 23 WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adaptor for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Use only genuine replacement parts made and guaranteed by Victa. Insist on them from your parts and service dealer. Detailed fitting instructions are printed on genuine Victa blade packs.
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Page 24: Remote Air Filter Maintenance
For correct engine performance and to guard against dust entering the engine, causing rapid wear, the air filter assembly must be clean and maintained in good condition. VICTA recommends that the air filter element and seal ring are replaced annually, or more often in dusty conditions. - Page 25 Remote Air Filter Maintenance – Aerogrip Handles Latch Unclip here to remove top 2 Remove the top cover of the air filter housing by squeezing the latch on the underside of the housing and lifting upwards. 3 Remove the element and the foam seal ring, taking care that any loose dirt does not fall into the filter body.
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Page 26: Keystart Battery
Keystart Battery Do not disassemble, puncture or incinerate the battery. Do not allow the battery terminals to contact metal or conductive surfaces. This will cause a spark sufficient to ignite fuel vapors which may result in fire and injury. Do not make direct contact between the postive and negative terminals as this will cause a high current flow, creating sparking and/or a possible fire hazard. - Page 27 Keystart Battery Handling and Care with care. ensure that dust does not collect on the battery terminals, recharge socket or inside the protection boot. management authority for instruction of safe disposal. First Aid Following these instructions carefully if the battery breaks or cracks and some of its contents are contacted or ingested contact the poisions information centre or call a doctor immediately.
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Page 28: Maintenance Chart
Maintenance Chart Time Period Refer to the following table for routine maintenance. Features Requirements Visual inspection (leaks) Check operation Remote air filter hose Check Inspect and check assembly Replace Rear flap Inspect and check assembly Check for buildup of grass Clean Replace Air filter... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Low or no oil (4 stroke) Top up with correct oil If running difficulties continue, please contact your closest Victa Authorised Service Centre. You will find the latest Service Centre listing on the Victa website, www.victa.com.au or contact Victa Customer Service 1800 356 632. -
Page 30: Warranty Service
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 31 Warranty continued 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 Authorised Service Centre are authorised to determine whether a claim will be covered under warranty, or payable by the owner on completion.
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- Page 36 ©2012 Victa Lawncare Pty Ltd Victa is a trademark of Victa Ltd. Victa Razor & Aerogrip are registered trademarks 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.
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