Briggs & Stratton Electric Lawnmower manuel d'utilisation

V icta Lawnmower Assembly and Owner’s Manual W ARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICT A Lawnmower . Assembly_Operating K6 final.qxd 8/12/04 1:33 PM Page 1[...]

IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION 2 Stroke Label V icta 2 Str oke Engine Fuel Oil Ratio 25:1 = 200ml of Oil for 5 Litres of Fuel V icta Formula V 2 Str oke High Performance Motor Oil (fuel oil ratio 50:1) 100ml of Oil to 5 Litres of Unleaded Fuel. 4 Stroke Label Briggs & Stratton Engine Engine must have 600ml off S.A.E. 30 Oil placed in the Sump Before S[...]

Impor tant Notes 1 Unit Details Safety & Handling 2 Safety Instructions Hazards Personal Safety Equipment Assembly Procedur es 5 Grasscatcher Handle Knobs/T oggles Mulching Plug Aerogrip Handle Assembly Assembly Procedur e Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing Operating Instructions 10 Height Adjustment Mulching Tips Maintenance & Care 11[...]

IMPORT ANT NOTES 1 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 car efully ensure safety and the long life of your pr oduct. Do not operate the unit before r eading this manual. Do not operate before r eading the ?[...]

2 Safety Instructions T ranspor ting the mower •T urn the engine off, by moving the throttle lever to the 'STOP' position and switching the fuel tap off (wher e fitted). • Disconnect the spark plug lead and wedge it between the cylinder head fins. •D o not transport the mower in a vehicle if there is fuel in the fuel tank. • Remov[...]

3 Safety Instructions (cont.) • Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running. • Stop the engine before pushing the mower acr oss 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 extr eme c[...]

4 Hazar ds 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 ar ea of the spill. Do[...]

5 ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES 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 pr otrusion of the mesh into the centre hole on the inside of the catcher top, en[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES Grasscatcher Fitting the Grasscatcher •S top the engine. •R aise the rear flap. Locate the grasscatcher tongue over the r ear axle and insert the grasscatcher under the rear flap. • Lower the rear flap to r etain the grasscatcher . STOP the engine before fitting or r emoving the grasscatcher . Handle Knobs/T oggles Mowe[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES Mulching Plug (Mulch or Catch models only ) • Stop the engine and set the mower height setting. • Mulching is most effective between height settings 4 and 10. • Lift the rear flap and identify the support plate as shown. Note the orientation of the mulching plug. • Insert the mulching plug into the baseplate. • Ensu[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES PIVOT JOINT COMPONENTS ITEMS QTY 1. Upper Handle x 1 2. Centre knuckle x 1 3. Inner mating pieces x 2 4. Outer mating pieces x 2 5. Fastening knobs x 2 (incl. bolt) 6. Lower handles x 2 Aer ogrip Handle Assembly 66 44 55 2 33 11 Y our Aerogrip handle may r equire some assembly before its first use. If the upper and lower hand[...]

ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES Nut Screw Air filter housing Nut Screw Throttle Control Aerogrip handle 2 Str oke Models Slide the air filter housing onto the upper handle. Position locating lug into hole in handle and secure with scr ew (see Fig.3). Be careful not to over tighten, as the plastic thread may be damaged. 1. Firstly secure the throttle contr ol [...]

10 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS r g Height Adjustment Height adjustment allows lawn to be cut at differ ent lengths. • Set cutting height by adjusting the height lever . • For Mulch or Catch models, mulch grass between settings 4 to 10. •A lower setting may be used depending upon conditions. STOP the engine before adjusting the cutting height. Mow[...]

Before cleaning the mower , ensure the thr ottle lever is in the 'STOP' position. T ur n the fuel tap of f, disconnect the spark plug lead and wedge it between the cylinder fins, and disconnect the battery on Keystart models. • Remove grass build up from the air intakes on the top of the mower cowl, ar ound the engine and carburettor , [...]

12 T ext Blade Replacement (All Models) Model Blade & Bolt Set All 19” Steel & Alloy Chassis Models CA094705 For Y our Safety • Never use the mower unless the grasscatcher or the guards supplied by the manufacturer ar e in position. • Before starting the mower check blades and bolts for damage or wear . • If you strike an obstructio[...]

For correct engine performance and to guar d against dust entering the engine, causing rapid wear , the air filter assembly must be clean and maintained in good condition. VICT A r ecommends that the air filter element and seal ring ar e replaced annually , or more often in dusty conditions. Always replace with genuine Victa spar e parts. Use of no[...]

Remote Air Filter Maintenance – Aer ogrip handles 1. Examine the air filter hosing for holes, chafing and leaks. Replace it if damaged. 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[...]

Maintenance Char t Refer to the following table for routine maintenance. T ime Period Features Requir ements Lawnmower V isual inspection (leaks) •• Throttle lever Check operation • Remote Air filter hose Check •• Cutting System Inspect and check assembly • (Blades) Replace •• Rear flap Inspect and check assembly •• Chassis Chec[...]

16 Tr oubleshooting 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 r estore the engine to proper operating condition, the pr oblem may be solved by refer ence to the chart below . Problem Possible cause Corr ection Does not start Out of[...]

W ARRANTY 17 Consumer Rights The buyer should be aware that in r elation to goods which are of a kind or dinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, certain provisions such as the T rade Practices Act, 1974 (Aust) and the Consumer Guarantees Act, 1993 (NZ) apply . The terms set out below do not exclude rights and remed[...]

18 W ARRANTY Wa r ranty (cont.) Conditions (cont.) Y ou should seek independent legal advice to determine whether a claim not covered by the Express W arranty is covered by any warranties implied by law . • Express W arranty applies to the original purchaser only . Proof of purchase date must be provided prior to Expr ess W arranty work. • Use [...]

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