Briggs & Stratton Electric Lawnmower User Manual

Victa

Lawnmower

Assembly and

Owner’s Manual

WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Lawnmower.

IMPORTANTINFORMATION

Labels

The following warning labels are attached to your mower on purchase.
Please read before discarding.

2 Stroke Label

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”

4 Stroke Label

Briggs & Stratton Engine
Engine must have 600ml off S.A.E. 30 Oil placed in the Sump Before Starting

Honda Engine
Engine must have 550ml of S.A.E. 30 Oil placed in the Sump Before Starting

Dust Cap

Removal of Blue Dust Cap

(Victa 4 Stroke Briggs & Stratton Mowers Only)

Dispose of dust cap from under fuel cap before initial filling
DO NOT REPLACE

Table of Contents

Important Notes 1

Safety & Handling 2

Assembly Procedures 5

Operating Instructions 10

Maintenance & Care 11

Questions & Answers 16

Unit Details

Safety Instructions
Hazards
Personal Safety Equipment

Grasscatcher
Handle Knobs/Toggles
Mulching Plug
Aerogrip Handle Assembly
Assembly Procedure
Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing

Height Adjustment
Mulching Tips

Cleaning
Blade Replacement
Remote Air Filter Maintenance
Replacing Air Filters
Remote Air Filter Maintenance

- Aerogrip Handles

Maintenance Chart

Troubleshooting

Warranty 17

National Service Directory 19

IMPORTANTNOTES

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 ensure safety and the long life of your product.

Do not operate the unit before reading this manual.
Do not operate before reading the ‘Engine Manual’.

Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference or if service is required on your unit.

Please read the ‘Warranty’ section carefully

Unit Details

When unpacking the unit, ensure that all component parts listed below have been provided.
Should there be a problem, notify the place of purchase.

You should find the following enclosed:

•1 VICTA lawnmower

•1 Unassembled grass catcher & assembly kit (Catcher models)

•1 Engine manual

•1 Mulching plug (Mulch or Catch models only)

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Safety Instructions

Transporting the mower

•Turn the engine off, by moving the throttle lever to the 'STOP' position and switching the
fuel tap off (where fitted).

• Disconnect the spark plug lead and wedge it between the cylinder head fins.

•Do not transport the mower in a vehicle if there is fuel in the fuel tank.

• Remove the starter key and disconnect the battery (Keystart models only).

Before using the mower

• Do not start the mower until you have studied the instruction manuals.

• Know the mower controls. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency by
moving the throttle to the 'STOP' position.

• Before using the mower, ensure that the blade assembly is not worn or damaged.
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.

• Please note blades are tucked under blade disc for safety and transport reasons

before use. Once the engine is started they will relocate themselves for cutting.

• Check all fasteners regularly. Always ensure the mower is in a safe operating condition.

• Check for grass build up around the engine and muffler which may cause overheating
and/or a fire hazard.

• Do not start the engine unless the rear flap and/or grasscatcher are securely in position.

Operating the mower

• Do not mow while people or pets are in the vicinity of the mower or within the mowing
area. Ensure that bystanders are a minimum of 15 metres away.

• Do not mow in bare feet or open shoes. Wear long trousers and heavy footwear.

•Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris before mowing.
These could be thrown by the blades and cause injury or damage.

•Start the engine carefully with feet well clear of blades. Do not tilt the mower when
starting the engine.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.

• Mow only in good daylight.

• Keep hands and feet away from r

• Do not over speed the engine or alter the governor settings. Excessive engine speed is
dangerous and shortens mower life.

otating parts beneath mower when engine is running.

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Safety Instructions (cont.)

• Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running.

• Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel, paths or roads. Stop the
engine before the mower leaves the lawn.

• Stop the engine before adjusting the cutting height.

• Mow across the face of a slope, never up or down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on a slope. Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.

• Never mow by pulling the mower towards you. You may slip and pull the mower on top
of your feet.

•Walk with the mower, never run.

•The safety distance determined by the guiding handles must be maintained at all times.

• At the conclusion of mowing, always turn the mower off using the throttle lever then turn
fuel tap off (where fitted).

Maintaining the mower

• If the mower begins to vibrate abnormally, or if it strikes a foreign object - STOP the
engine, disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug and carefully wedge it
between the cylinder fins. Inspect the mower and blades for any damage.

• Replace worn or faulty mufflers as they adversely affect engine performance and increase
emissions.

• VICTA recommends that all maintenance, repair and inspection work be carried out by a
VICTA Authorised Service Centre.

• Store the mower in a well ventilated area, away from any naked flames such as those
found in hot water heaters.

Refuelling the mower

• Refuel the mower outdoors only.

• Do not smoke when refuelling the engine. Never add fuel or remove the fuel cap while
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. Do not create any source of ignition until fuel vapours
have dissipated.

• Store fuel in a cool place and in a container specifically designed for the purpose. VICTA
supplies a 5 litre fuel can as an optional extra. Plastic containers are unsuitable, except
those specifically designed to hold fuel.

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Hazards

The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or
personal injury.

• Do not smoke while operating or refuelling the mower. Never add fuel or remove the fuel cap
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.

• Check all fasteners regularly. Always ensure that the mower is in safe operating condition.
Use genuine spare parts only.

• Do not operate the mower in confined spaces where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can
collect.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even if only for a moment.

• Stop the engine when emptying the grasscatcher. Never try to clear grass from inside the
mower while the engine is running.

•Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running.

• Bystanders must be at least 15 metres away during operation of the mower, as rocks and
other materials may be thrown at high velocities. Switch the unit off immediately if approached.

• Never use the mower unless the grasscatcher and/or the rear flap are correctly assembled and
fitted.

Personal Safety Equipment

Recommended safety equipment to wear when working with your lawnmower:

A set of ear muffs.

A pair of protective gloves.

A pair of safety boots.

Eye Protection.

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ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Grasscatcher

Assembling the Grasscatcher
1 Assemble the adjustable covers 1A or directional covers 1B to the top half of the

grasscatcher (If applicable to your model). Check that all of the snap hooks have engaged
securely.

2 Locate the centre protrusion of the mesh into the centre hole on the inside of the catcher top,

ensuring the curved edge of the mesh faces the rear handle. Firmly push the mesh into the
top half of the catcher, making sure that the four snap hooks engage securely.

3 Loosely locate the rear handle areas of the top and bottom catcher halves then loosely locate

the side edges. Check that all eight hooks from the top half are loosely located in the slots
on the bottom half then firmly push the two halves together over each snap hook. Check that

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all of the snap hooks have engaged securely.

4 Tighten the two screws fitted to the front of the catcher.

ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES

Grasscatcher

Fitting the Grasscatcher

•Stop the engine.

•Raise the rear flap. Locate the grasscatcher tongue over the rear axle and insert the
grasscatcher under the rear flap.

• Lower the rear flap to retain the grasscatcher .

STOP the engine before fitting or removing the grasscatcher.

Never use the mower unless the grasscatcher and/or the rear
flap are correctly assembled and fitted.

Handle Knobs/Toggles

Mowers will have either knobs or toggles to fix the handles in position. Refer to the
instruction below which is specific to your particular model.

•Tighten the handle knobs to secure the upper handle to the lower handle.

• Flip the handle toggles to secure the upper handle to the lower handle.

When folding or unfolding the handles, ensure that the starter switch
lead is not caught or stretched (Keystart models only).

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