Victa Lawnmower User manual
Victa
Lawnmower
Assembly and
Owner’s Manual
WARNING! Read this manual before operating your VICTA Lawnmower.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
4 Stroke Label
Victa V40 Engine
Engine must have 600ml off S.A.E. 30 Oil placed in the Sump Before Starting
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
Removal of Blue Dust Cap
Dispose of dust cap from under fuel cap before initial filling (if fitted)
DO NOT REPLACE
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”
The following warning labels are attached to your mower on purchase. Please
read before discarding.
Labels
Dust Cap
(Victa 4 Stroke Briggs & Stratton Mowers Only)
Important Notes 1
Unit Details
Safety & Handling 2
Safety Instructions
Hazards
Personal Safety Equipment
Assembly Procedures 5
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 16
Mowing & Mulching Tips
Starting & Stopping
Self Propelled
Maintenance & Care 18
Cleaning
Blade Replacement
Remote Air Filter Maintenance
Replacing Air Filters
- Aerogrip Handles
Keystart Battery
Maintenance Chart
Questions & Answers 24
Troubleshooting
Warranty 25
Warranty Conditions
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT 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 carefully to 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
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:
• 1VICTAlawnmower
• 1Unassembledgrasscatcherandassemblykit(Catchermodels)
• 1Enginemanual
• 1Mulchingplug(MulchorCatchmodelsonly)
• 1Lowerhandlesandaccessoriespack(Customerassembledmodelsonly)
Unit Details
2
Safety Instructions
Transporting the mower
• Turntheengineoff,bymovingthethrottlelevertothe'STOP'positionandswitchingthe
fuel tap off (where fitted).
• Disconnectthesparkplugleadandwedgeitbetweenthecylinderheadfins.
• Donottransportthemowerinavehicleifthereisfuelinthefueltank.
• Removethestarterkeyanddisconnectthebattery(Keystartmodelsonly).
Before using the mower
• Readtheseparate4strokeor2strokeenginemanual.
• Forthe4strokeengines600mlofSAE30oilmustbeplacedinenginesump
beforestartingengine.Failuretodosowillcauseenginedamageandwillvoid
enginewarranty.
• For2strokeenginesseemanualforpetrol/oilfuelmixtureinformation.
• Donotstartthemoweruntilyouhavestudiedtheinstructionmanual.
• Knowthemowercontrols.Learnhowtostoptheenginequicklyinanemergencyby
movingthethrottletothe'STOP'position.
• Beforeusingthemower,ensurethatthebladeassemblyisnotwornordamaged.
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.
• Pleasenotebladesmaybetuckedunderbladediscforsafetyandtransport
reasonsbeforeuse.Oncetheengineisstartedtheywillrelocatethemselvesfor
cutting.
• Checkallfastenersregularly.Alwaysensurethemowerisinasafeoperatingcondition.
• Checkforgrassbuilduparoundtheengineandmufflerwhichmaycauseoverheating
and/or a fire hazard.
• Donotstarttheengineunlesstherearflapand/orgrasscatcheraresecurelyinposition.
Operating the mower
• Donotmowwhilepeopleorpetsareinthevicinityofthemowerorwithinthemowing
area. Ensure that bystanders are a minimum of 15 metres away.
• Donotmowinbarefeetoropenshoes.Wearlongtrousersandheavyfootwear.
• Makesurethelawnisclearofsticks,stones,bones,wireanddebrisbeforemowing.
These could be thrown by the blades and cause injury or damage.
3
Safety Instructions (cont.)
• Starttheenginecarefullywithfeetwellclearofblades.Donottiltthemowerwhen
starting the engine.
• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavethemower,evenforamoment.
• Mowonlyingooddaylight.
• Keephandsandfeetawayfromrotating parts beneath mower when engine is running.
• Donotoverspeedtheengineoralterthegovernorsettings.Excessiveenginespeedis
dangerous and shortens mower life.
• Neverlift,carryortiltthemowerwhentheengineisrunning.
• Stoptheenginebeforepushingthemoweracrossgravel,pathsorroads.Stopthe
engine before the mower leaves the lawn.
• Stoptheenginebeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
• Mowacrossthefaceofaslope,neverupordown.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononaslope.Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.
• Nevermowbypullingthemowertowardsyou.Youmayslipandpullthemowerontop
ofyourfeet.Nevermowgrasswhilewalkingbackwards.
• Walkwiththemower,neverrun.
• Thesafetydistancedeterminedbytheguidinghandlesmustbemaintainedatalltimes.
• Attheconclusionofmowing,alwaysturnthemoweroffusingthethrottleleverthenturn
fuel tap off (where fitted).
Maintaining the mower
• Ifthemowerbeginstovibrateabnormally,orifitstrikesaforeignobject-STOPthe
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.
• Replacewornorfaultymufflersastheyadverselyaffectengineperformanceandincrease
emissions.
• VICTArecommendsthatallmaintenance,repairandinspectionworkbecarriedoutbya
VICTA Authorised Service Centre.
• Storethemowerinawellventilatedarea,awayfromanynakedflamessuchasthose
found in hot water heaters.
Refuelling the mower
• Refuelthemoweroutdoorsonly.
• Donotsmokewhenrefuellingtheengine.Neveraddfuelorremovethefuelcapwhile
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.
• Storefuelinacoolplaceandinacontainerspecificallydesignedforthepurpose.VICTA
suppliesa5litrefuelcanasanoptionalextra.Plasticcontainersareunsuitable,except
those specifically designed to hold fuel.
4
Hazards
The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or
personal injury.
• Donotsmokewhileoperatingorrefuellingthemower.Neveraddfuelorremovethefuelcap
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.
• Checkallfastenersregularly.Alwaysensurethatthemowerisinsafeoperatingcondition.
Use genuine spare parts only.
• Donotoperatethemowerinconfinedspaceswhereexhaustfumes(carbonmonoxide)can
collect.
• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavethemower,evenifonlyforamoment.
• Stoptheenginewhenemptyingthegrasscatcher.Nevertrytocleargrassfrominsidethe
mower while the engine is running.
• Neverlift,carryortiltthemowerwhentheengineisrunning.
• Bystandersmustbeatleast15metresawayduringoperationofthemower,asrocksand
other materials may be thrown at high velocities. Switch the unit off immediately if approached.
• Neverusethemowerunlessthegrasscatcherand/ortherearflaparecorrectlyassembledand
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.
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
5
Grasscatcher - hard/solid type
Assembling the grasscatcher
1 Assemble the adjustable covers 1A or directional covers 1B to the top half of the
grasscatcher
2 Locatethecentreprotrusionofthemeshintothecentreholeontheinsideofthe
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 Looselylocatetherearhandleareasofthetopandbottomcatcherhalvesthenloosely
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 all of the snap hooks have engaged securely.
4 Tighten the two screws fitted to the front of the catcher.
1A (adjustable) type
1B (directional) type
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
6
Bag Catcher Assembly Instructions
There are 6 edges (A, B, C, D, E & F) which require to be clipped into the frame.
Grasscatcher - fabric TypeGrasscatcher - fabric type
Grasscatcher - fabric
16in model are fully assembled
1- Insert metal frame into
Catcher Bag.
4- Clip edge C.
2- Clip edge Ato frame.
5- Hold the plate in one hand. Then
push edge Cthrough the gap.
Use this method edges Cand E.
3- Clip edge Band repeat the
process for the opposite edge D.
6- Clip edge Fon the under side of
the frame.
Fitting the grasscatcher
• Stoptheengine.
•Raisetherearflap.Locatethegrasscatchertongueovertherearaxleandinsertthe
grasscatcher under the rear flap.
• Lowertherearflaptoretainthegrasscatcher.
Grasscatcher
catcher bag.
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
Text
7
Fitting the grasscatcher
• Stoptheengine.
•Raisetherearflapandhookthegrasscatcheronthebarattherearofthemoweras
shown in figures 1 and 2.
• Toremovethegrasscatcher,lifttherearflapandgraspthehandleonthegrasscatcher
and unhook from the rear bar.
Grasscatcher - 16in model
Neverusethemowerunlessthegrasscatcherand/ortherear
flaparecorrectlyassembledandfitted.
STOPtheenginebeforefittingorremovingthegrasscatcher.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Rear flap
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
8
Mowerswillhaveeitherknobsortogglestofixthehandlesinposition.Refertothe
instruction below which is specific to your particular model.
• Tightenthehandleknobstosecuretheupperhandletothelowerhandle.
• Flipthehandletogglestosecuretheupperhandletothelowerhandle.
• Onsomemodelstheknobs/toggleshavetobeconsumerfitted.
Handle Knobs/Toggles
PleaseNote:Somemodelscomewithstraightorcomfortgripupperhandles.
Somemodelscomewithstraightorloopedlowerhandles
Cable clamp
Upper handle
Looped lower handle
Straight lower handles
4 Nuts
4 flat washers
4lock washers
4 Bolts
2 End
Plugs
2 Handle
knobs or toggles
2 Bolts
Throttle control
bolt, washer & nut
Your lawnmower should include a kit with the following parts.
Handle assembly parts (only on self assembled handle)
16in models
Whenfoldingorunfoldingthehandles,ensurethatthestarterswitch
leadisnotcaughtorstretched(Keystartmodelsonly).
plugs Flat washers
Lock washers
9
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
**Disconnectsparkplugleadfirst**
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.
2. Repeat the same step for the remaining three
securing bolts.
3. Tighten all four nuts securely.
Attaching the lower handles
Attaching upper handle
Attaching the throttle control
Secure the
throttle cable to
the lower handle
with the cable clip.
Attach the throttle control to the inside
of the upper handle, so that the lever
lifts upward toward the user.
Attach the upper handle to the
lower handles using the knobs
and bolts provided. The knobs
should be on the outside.
Lower
handleUpper
handle
Upper
handle
Lower
handle
Upper
handle
Secure the
throttle cable to
the lower handle
with the cable clip.
Attach the throttle control to the inside
of the upper handle, so that the lever
lifts upward toward the user.
Attach the upper handle to the
lower handles using the knobs
and bolts provided. The knobs
should be on the outside.
Lower
handleUpper
handleUpper
handle
Lower
handle
Upper
handle
Secure the
throttle cable to
the lower handle
with the cable clip.
Attach the throttle control to the inside
of the upper handle, so that the lever
lifts upward toward the user.
Attach the upper handle to the
lower handles using the knobs
and bolts provided. The knobs
should be on the outside.
Lower
handleUpper
handle
Upper
handle
Lower
handle
Upper
handle
• Attachtheupperhandlesusingtheknobs/togglesand
bolts provided. The knobs/toggles should be on the
outside.
• Attachthethrottlecontroltotheinsideofthe
upper handle, so that the lever lifts upward
toward the user
• Securethethrottlecabletothe
lower handle with the cable clamp
supplied.
Model
All 16in Steel Models
10
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Whenfoldingorunfoldingthehandles,ensurethatthestarterswitch
leadisnotcaughtorstretched(Keystartmodelsonly).
Your lawnmower should include a kit with the following parts.
Handle assembly parts (only on self assembled handle)
PleaseNote:Somemodelscomewithstraightorcomfortgripupperhandles.
Somemodelscomewithstraightorloopedlowerhandles
Model
All 18in Steel Models
Lowerloophandle
Straight lower handle
Silver
saddle plates
underside of mower
Black painted
saddle plates
Must be above
handle tube
Cable tie
Throttle control
bolt, washer & nut
Upper handle
Lower handles
2 Handle knobs4 Bolts
2 Nuts
Silver
saddle plates
underside of mower
Black painted
saddle plates
Must be above
handle tube
Cable tie
Throttle control
bolt, washer & nut
Upper handle
Lower Loop Handle
2 Handle knobs4 Bolts
2 Nuts
Lower loop handle
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
11
Attaching the lower handles straight and loop
Attaching upper handle Attaching the throttle control
Lower handle
Bolt
NutPainted
saddle plate
Unpainted
saddle
plate
Chassis
Chassis
Lower
handle
Painted
saddle
plate
Nut
STOP
START
RUN
Secure the
throttle cable to
the lower handle
with the cable tie.
Attach the throttle control to the inside
of the upper handle, so that the lever
lifts upward toward the user.
Attach the upper handle to the
lower handles using the knobs
and bolts provided. The knobs
should be on the outside.
Lower
handleUpper
handleUpper
handle
Lower
handle
Upper
handle
Model
All 18in Steel Models
**Disconnectsparkplugleadfirst**
1. Place one of the bolts through one of the
unpainted saddle plates
2. Whilst holding open the rear catcher flap,
insert the bolt and saddle plate through the
rear of the mower and up through the small
hole in the left hand side of the lawnmower
chassis, from underside.
3. From the topside, place lower handle
(straight or loop), then one of the black
painted saddle plates onto the protruding
bolt.
4. Thread one of the nuts onto the top of the
bolt, and tighten with fingers
5. Push and hold the bolt up so that the
square shoulder of the bolt is located in
the unpainted saddle plate then tighten
thenutto22Nm.theboltislocatedinthe
unpainted saddle plate then tighten the nut
to22Nm.
6. Repeat on other side.
Comfort Grip & Straight Handles
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
12
Mulching Plug - (mulch or catch models only)
STOPtheenginebeforeinsertingorremovingthemulchinginsert.
• Stoptheengineandsetthemowerheightsetting.
• Mulchingismosteffectivebetweenheightsettings4and10.
• Lifttherearflapandidentifythesupportplateasshown.Notetheorientationofthe
mulching plug.
• Insertthemulchingplugintothebaseplate.
• Ensurethatthemulchingplugisrestingonthesupportplateandispositionedagainst
the inside of the baseplate. Push the mulching plug down so that it rests flush against
the rear cross member.
• Closetherearflapensuringthatitclosesfully.Therearflapshouldrestonthemulching
plug as shown in the sectional illustration.
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
13
Aerogrip Handle Assembly
Assembly Procedure
1 Laytheupperhandleacrosstheenginecowlofthelawnmower,withthebendfacing
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.
3 Push the locking bolt through the holes of both handles (making sure the washer is on
the lever side). (see Fig. 2).
4 Place lock nut on the inside of the handles. Tighten the nut while checking the operation
of the lever (over tightening will make lever hard to operate and deform, under tightening
will result in loose handles).
5 Position the centre knuckle in between the lower handles firmly push the knuckle into
the ends of the lower tubes.
6 For2strokemodelswiththecentresnorkel,therecessfacesupwards.Othermodels
have the knuckle recess facing downward. (see Fig. 3).
Your Aerogrip handle may require some
assembly before its first use. If the upper
and lower handle have been supplied
unattached, follow these instructions
below.
PIVOT JOINT COMPONENTS
ITEM QTY
1.Lowerhandles x2
2.Centreknuckle x1
3.Locknut x2
4.Washer x2
5.Lever x2
6.Upperhandles x1
1 1
55
66
44
2
3
3
Fig 1. Fig 2. Fig 3.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
14
Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing
Aerogrip Handles
4 Stroke Models
4 Stroke Models
1 Firstly secure the throttle control to the
right hand side of handle, on the outside
(seeFig.4)usingthe50mmscrewand
nut pictured here.
2 Formodelssuppliedwithremoteair
filter. After attaching the throttle control,
secure the air filter housing to the right
hand side of handle, on the inside (also
Fig 4), using the 38mm screw and nut
pictured here.
Slide the air filter housing onto the upper handle. Position locating
lug into hole in handle and secure with screw (see Fig.3). Be careful
not to over tighten, as the plastic thread may be damaged.
25mm (Actual size)
50mm (Actual size)
38mm (Actual size)
Nut
Sc rew
Air r
housing
Nut
Sc rew
Throttle
Control
Aerogrip
handle
2 Stroke Models 4 Stroke Models
Aerogrip
handle
Air
filter
housing
Screw
(P leas e Note:
Do not over
tighten)
. 4giF
. 3
giF
control
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
Top of Upper handle
Top Clip
Locating pin
Bottom of Upper handle
Protection
boot
Harness
Connection
15
Attaching The Battery
• Clipbatterypacktohandles,ensuringthatthelocatingpininthetopclipisinsertedinto
the hole in the top of the upper handle tube.
• Plugharnessintoconnector(thismayalreadyhavebeenconnectedatmanufacture,if
not please connect).
(Applicable to Keystart models only)
Nut
Screw
2 Stroke Models
Air filter
housing
Comfort
handle
2 Stroke Models
Slide the air filter housing onto the upper handle.
Position to locating hole in handle and secure with
screw and nut (see Fig.1). Using the 38mm screw and
nut pictured here.
Attaching The Remote Air Filter Housing - throttle control
Comfort Grip Handles
38mm (Actual size)
Top clip
Top of upper handle Bottom of upper handle
connection
Fig. 1
ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
16
Mulching / Catching
Height adjustment allows lawn to be cut at different lengths.
•Setcuttingheightbyadjustingtheheightlever.
•ForMulchorCatchmodels,mulchgrassbetweensettings4to10.
•Alowersettingmaybeuseddependinguponconditions.
Mowing & Mulching Tips
• Amulchingmowerisdesignedtocut,retain,andrecuttheclippingsuntiltheyhavereached
a very small size. These are then blown down into the root system as nutrients for your
lawn.
• Forbestmulchingresultsonlymowthetop1”/2.5cmoflawngrowth.Ifgrasshasbecome
excessivelylongchooseaheightsettingandgraduallyreducethecuttingheightaftereach
pass, or use catcher.
• Mulchgrassbetweenheightssettings4and10.Alowersettingmaybeuseddependingon
conditions
• Drygrasswillaidinthemulchingactionofthemower.
• Cutthegrassregularlytoavoiditbecomingtoolongandmakingitdifficulttomulch.
• Asageneralrule,onlycutthetoponethirdofthegrasslength(approximately).Morethan
this may leave an untidy appearance and finish.
• Mulchingissensitivetothechosenheightsetting.Iftheheightsettingistoolowcutgrass
may be left on top of the lawn. In this case raise the height setting.
• Cutthegrassinthelateafternoonormorning.Thiswillstopthegrassbeingdamagedby
direct sunlight.
• Tomaintaincuttingperformancekeeptheundersideofthemowerclean.
• Thecuttingpatternshouldbevariedfromweektoweek(eg.North-SouthtoEast-West).
• Whenusingamulcherthegrasstendstobecarriedalongwiththemower.Mowfromthe
thick grass to light grass as this will deposit clippings and encourage growth in these areas.
• Excessivelylonggrasswillnotbemulchedadequately,inthiscase,itisrecommendedto
use catcher.
• Wornorincorrectbladeswillreducelawnfinishandwillnotmulchproperly.Useonly
genuine Victa blades and replace them regularly.
STOPtheenginebeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
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17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting & Stopping
2 Stroke Engine - See engine manual or Key start procedure below.
4 Stroke Engine - Honda GCV 160, see engine manual & procedure below.
4 Stroke Engine - Briggs & Stratton, see engine manual & procedure below.
2c. (2 stroke) When the engine warms up, move the throttle
totheRUNposition.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Move the throttle control lever to the stop position.
STEP-2a. (Pull Start) Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is
felt, then pull briskly.
CAUTION!
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
CHOKE
2b. (Key Start) Turn the starter key until
fully engaged. When engine starts return
the key to its origional postion.
CAUTION!
Do not crank the engine over for
more than 15 seconds at a time!
Rotate key in a clock wise
direction as shown.
STEP-1. Move the throttle control lever to the choke/start position.
Startinghot:UsetheRUNpositioniftheEngineiswarm.
Note:Ifenginedoesnothaveachoke.MovethethrottlelevertotheSTARTpositionand
primer 3 times slowly
COLDSTART:presstheprimerbulbthreetimespausingeachtime.
HOTSTART:primingmayonlybenecessaryifthemowerfailstostart.
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