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Cordless, Rechargeable, 

Battery Powered Mower

Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information 
before using for the first time.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Instruction Manual

Model ENV369B
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Model ENV369S

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Summary of Contents for Enviromower ENV369B

Page 1: ...s and safety information before using for the first time Specifications subject to change without notice Instruction Manual Model ENV369B Model ENV369S d f t i f ti 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 1 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 1 25 2 09 12 05 00 PM 25 2 09 12 05 00 PM ...

Page 2: ...r owned The Victa EnvirOmower not only makes lawn mowing a breeze but can also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions so please feel free to recommend this Victa EnvirOmower to your friends and family alike Victa Lawncare is dedicated to customer satisfaction and realises the best advertising we get is from our satisfied customers OWNERSMANUAL 2 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 2 5183 LR008...

Page 3: ...where supplied Mulching Starting the Mower Cleaning Removing and Attaching Blade Blade Sharpening Blade Balancing Mowing Lawn Care Tips Trouble Shooting 24 Warranty 26 Note Indicates special attention or Warning BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A battery will last longer if charged as soon as it is used DO NOT DISCHARGE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE BATTERY 3 5183 LR00830A Enviromower...

Page 4: ...UTION The blade will rotate for up to three 3 seconds after the motor has stopped 6 DANGER Never put hands or feet near or under the mower s rotating blade or while the SAFETY KEY is still inserted At all times be aware of the risk of severe injury NEVER attempt to remove debris from under the mower deck while the blade is rotating or while the SAFETY KEY is still inserted Always remove the SAFETY...

Page 5: ...solvents or other petroleum based or solvent based products for cleaning 22 Never use the mower in a gaseous or explosive environment Normal sparking of a running motor may ignite fumes 23 Promptly remove the SAFETY KEY After each use of the mower before servicing or changing the blades the SAFETY KEY should be removed 24 Never play with the starter SWITCH BUTTON or the OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL L...

Page 6: ...r to cool for at least 5 minutes before storing the mower in any type of tight space enclosure 37 Make a habit of cleaning the blade the discharge chute and the underside of the deck after each use Follow the safety precautions at all times when cleaning the mower 38 Do not attempt to over ride the functions of the safety controls on this mower Any attempts to over ride the function of these contr...

Page 7: ...ack Battery Charger Grass Catcher Components Figure 1 ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A battery will last longer if charged as soon as it is used DO NOT DISCHARGE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE BATTERY 7 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 7 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 7 25 2 09 12 05 16 PM 25 2 09 12 05 16 PM ...

Page 8: ...epeat on the other side NOTE Figure 2 shows handle in position Note Everything else in the box is for packing shipping purposes only and can be discarded Step 2 Lock the Upper Handlebar Fit the bolt through the lower handle and upper handle tighten the knob till handle is tight Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 3 Before beginning the assembly The upper handlebar assembly after being attached BATTERY MUST B...

Page 9: ...e the Mower Before First Use You must recharge the battery pack before the first use of the machine or the battery pack may suffer permanent damage Read the section Initial Charging on page 11 Figure 6 Clip Steel Frame into Top Cover Figure 6 3 2 1 BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A battery will last longer if charged as soon as it is used DO NOT DISCHARGE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE TH...

Page 10: ...p as Shown Working along right around the Plastic Top Figure 9 Figure 10 Complete Catcher Figure 10 BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A battery will last longer if charged as soon as it is used DO NOT DISCHARGE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE BATTERY 10 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 10 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 10 25 2 09 12 05 24 PM 25 2 09 12 05 24 PM ...

Page 11: ...res can be harmful to the battery pack 3 Always keep mower battery pack away from warmer heat sources stoves radiators open flames etc and hazardous chemicals 4 Never attempt to charge your battery pack with a charger other than an Enviromower Cordless Electric Mower charger The charger is specifically designed to give optimal performance of your Cordless Electric Mower s battery pack Never use th...

Page 12: ...y pack Fig 11b and then plug the charger into a wall outlet Note A red light on the battery pack will come on when charger is plugged into the battery ALWAYS double check that you have turned on the switch at the wall outlet The Red light does not indicate that the power is turned on it indicates the charger is properly connected to the battery pack Charging will take at least 48 hours initial cha...

Page 13: ...ay be subject to accidental flooding such as in a basement Regularly observe external appearance of the batteries and keep them clean and dry Never use battery pack which shows cracks change of shape leaks or other obvious damage During long term storage of batteries that are intended for use in the mower again recharge them periodically as recommended in the BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS section ...

Page 14: ...trol Bar 2 Mower Auxiliary Switch 3 Status Indicator Light 4 Battery Cover Mower Auxiliary Switch Light Discharge Guard Key Optional Attachment Inserts Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Mulch Plug ENV369S model BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A battery will last longer if charged as soon as it is used DO NOT DISCHARGE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE BATTERY 14 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V...

Page 15: ...e sold separately Optional Attachment Inserts Optional attachment is inserted into these points Safety Key The safety key must be inserted to run the motor as it has a built in circuit to protect the motor When the built in circuit breaker is tripped the white button on top of the safety key will pop up Before attempting to restart push the white button all the way down until it locks in place Any...

Page 16: ...emove safety key 2 Make sure the mower is stable 3 The height adjustment lever is spring loaded 4 Pull the lever outward toward the wheel and out of its position notch 5 Move the lever to desired notch The lever may be placed in one of six cutting height positions Lever Position Cutting Height 1 20mm 2 25mm 3 35mm 4 45mm 5 55mm 6 65mm Figure 14 BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A battery wi...

Page 17: ...atcher in place 4 Lock the grass catcher in place by sliding the black tab on the handle over the discharge guard TO REMOVE THE GRASS CATCHER Remove the safety key first 1 Raise the discharge guard grab the grass catcher by it s handle with the other hand and remove the grass catcher from the mower by lifting it up 2 Release the discharge guard Figure 15 BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A ...

Page 18: ...is engaged 3 Lower the discharge guard 4 Set height adjustment lever two height settings higher than cutting is recommended Mulching Figure 16 BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED AFTER EACH USE A battery will last longer if charged as soon as it is used DO NOT DISCHARGE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE BATTERY 18 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 18 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 18 25 2 09 1...

Page 19: ...utton when the motor starts and continue to hold the operator presence control lever Figure 17 3 Continue to hold the operator presence control lever against the handle bar for as long as you want the motor to run Releasing the operator presence control lever will immediately switch off the motor and the blade will stop spinning within 3 seconds Warning The operator presence control lever is a saf...

Page 20: ...r while holding 1 Lock Switch in position While holding 2 Presence Control Bar release 1 Lock Switch Slide Lock Switch 1 across fully 1 Lock Switch 2 Presence Control Bar 3 Mower Auxiliary Switch 4 Status Indicator Light ENV369S 1 3 4 2 Warning Starting stopping and restarting the electric motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great deal of heat and damage the motor Note Be sure to ...

Page 21: ...er To Attach Blade 1 To replace a sharpened blade or to install a new blade reverse steps 1 through to 4 under the instructions for removing blade Be sure to replace all parts exactly as removed and as shown in Fig 18 Observe the correct orientation of the blade Tighten the blade nut firmly Always check the blade for sharpness damage and tightness before and after each use Replace the blade prompt...

Page 22: ...cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth file or sharpening stone Use even strokes and file both sides of the blade equally To sharpen a blade in a vice 1 Wear heavy gloves to protect hands Turn mower on its right side the side opposite the height adjustment lever to expose blade Remove blade as explained in REMOVING AND ATTACHING BLADE section 2 Secure blade in a sturdy vise as shown in Figur...

Page 23: ...ow as often as needed so that you are only cutting 25mm 50mm of grass each mowing session Cutting more than 50mm may reduce the charge life of the battery For the healthiest lawn avoid removing more than one third of the leaf blade during any one mowing session When more than one third of the blade is removed the grass plant produces less food for itself and therefore becomes weaker and more susce...

Page 24: ... safety button may not be fully engaged reset it and try again Please refer to Figure 22 Problem Mower vibrates excessively or makes excessive noise Possible Causes Remove the safety key Turn mower over to see if the blade is properly tightened Also check if the blade has been bent damaged or worn out Replace if necessary Problem Mower runs but cutting performance is unsatisfactory and or there is...

Page 25: ...y at least several years the battery pack will need to be replaced The blade may be dull sharpen the blades Problem The grass catcher is collecting grass poorly Possible Causes Grass catcher is full Empty the grass catcher and clean it if necessary Grass is too long or mower is cutting too low The mower is moving too fast slow down The discharge chute may be clogged remove safety key turn mower ov...

Page 26: ...he purpose of all the above warranties personal residential household use refers to non commercial residential use and further excludes misuse accidents or damage due to inadequate maintenance Victa Lawncare Pty Ltd shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages or expenses of any kind including but not limited to cost of equipment rentals or cost of hiring...

Page 27: ...NOTES 27 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 27 5183 LR00830A Enviromower V3 A2_9 indd 27 25 2 09 12 05 52 PM 25 2 09 12 05 52 PM ...

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