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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.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Does not start
Out of fuel
Refill tank with correct fuel
Throttle lever in incorrect position
Refer to 'Starting Procedures'
Spark plug lead not connected
Press terminal cover fully onto
the spark plug
Engine flooded
Top up with correct oil.
Dirty spark plug
Replace spark plug
Stale fuel in tank from last season
Contact Service Centre
Water in fuel tank
Contact Service Centre
Service required
Contact Service Centre
Engine worn
Contact Service Centre
Low or no oil (4 stroke)
Top up with correct oil
Battery discharged - Electric start
models
Charge battery
Loss of power
Incorrect throttle setting
Set throttle lever in the 'RUN' position
Dirty air filter element
Clean or replace
Too low height adjustment
Raise cutting height
Low or no oil (4 stroke)
Top up with correct oil
Excessive vibrations
Blades out of balance
Replace both blades
Bent or damaged disc or blade
Replace disc or both blades
Looseness of assembly
Check all nuts for tightness
Low or no oil (4 stroke)
Top up with correct oil
Engine stops frequently
Fuel supply blocked
Check fuel line
Engine worn or seized
Contact Service Centre
Fuel cap not venting
Check / Loosen cap slightly
Low or no oil (4 stroke)
Top up with correct oil
Not for
Reproduction
