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Hazards

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

s $ONOTSMOKEWHILEOPERATINGORREFUELLINGTHEMOWER.EVERADDFUELORREMOVETHEFUELCAP

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.

s #HECKALLFASTENERSREGULARLY!LWAYSENSURETHATTHEMOWERISINSAFEOPERATINGCONDITION

Use genuine spare parts only.

s $ONOTOPERATETHEMOWERINCONFINEDSPACESWHEREEXHAUSTFUMESCARBONMONOXIDE CAN

collect.

s 3TOPTHEENGINEWHENEVERYOULEAVETHEMOWEREVENIFONLYFORAMOMENT

s 3TOPTHEENGINEWHENEMPTYINGTHEGRASSCATCHER.EVERTRYTOCLEARGRASSFROMINSIDETHE

mower while the engine is running.

s .EVERLIFTCARRYORTILTTHEMOWERWHENTHEENGINEISRUNNING

s "YSTANDERSMUSTBEATLEASTMETRESAWAYDURINGOPERATIONOFTHEMOWERASROCKSAND

other materials may be thrown at high velocities. Switch the unit off immediately if approached.

s .EVERUSETHEMOWERUNLESSTHEGRASSCATCHERANDORTHEREARFLAPARECORRECTLYASSEMBLEDAND

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.

Not 

for  

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for GCS464

Page 1: ...Victa Lawnmower Assembly and Owner s Manual WARNING Read this manual before operating your VICTA Lawnmower N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 2: ...f 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...

Page 3: ...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 Repla...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...RGENCY BY MOVING THE THROTTLE TO THE g34 0g POSITION s EFORE 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 c...

Page 6: ...NED AT ALL TIMES s T THE CONCLUSION OF MOWING ALWAYS TURN THE MOWER OFF USING THE THROTTLE LEVER THEN TURN fuel tap off where fitted Maintaining the mower s F THE MOWER BEGINS TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY OR...

Page 7: ...UMES CARBON MONOXIDE CAN collect s 3TOP THE ENGINE WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE MOWER EVEN IF ONLY FOR A MOMENT s 3TOP THE ENGINE WHEN EMPTYING THE GRASSCATCHER EVER TRY TO CLEAR GRASS FROM INSIDE THE mower...

Page 8: ...to the top half of the grasscatcher making sure that the four snap hooks engage securely OOSELY LOCATE THE REAR HANDLE AREAS OF THE TOP AND BOTTOM GRASSCATCHER HALVES THEN loosely locate the side edge...

Page 9: ...HE GRASSCATCHER Grasscatcher 1 Insert metal frame into Catcher Bag 4 Clip edge C 2 Clip edge A to frame 5 Hold the plate in one hand Then push edge C through the gap 3 Clip edge B and repeat the proce...

Page 10: ...ECTLY ASSEMBLED AND FITTED 34 0 THE ENGINE BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING THE GRASSCATCHER OWERS WILL HAVE EITHER KNOBS OR TOGGLES TO FIX THE HANDLES IN POSITION 2EFER TO THE instruction below which is sp...

Page 11: ...le Knobs Toggles IFT LOCKING LEVER INTO POSITION AS SHOWN OTE 7HEN THE LOCKING LEVER IS ENGAGED the upper handle should not rock on the lower loop handle Cam Lock Assembly OTE NSURE CAM LOCKS ARE SECU...

Page 12: ...all four nuts securely Attaching the lower handles Attaching upper handle Attaching the throttle control Upper handle Lower handle Upper handle Lower handle Upper handle s TTACH THE UPPER HANDLES USIN...

Page 13: ...hrottle control bolt washer nut Upper handle Lower handles 2 Hand le knobs 4 Bolts 2 Nuts Silver saddle plates underside of mower Black painted saddle plates Must be above handle tube Cabl e tie Throt...

Page 14: ...l 18in Steel Models ISCONNECT SPARK PLUG LEAD FIRST 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 thr...

Page 15: ...E AS SHOWN OTE THE ORIENTATION OF THE mulching plug s NSERT THE MULCHING PLUG INTO THE BASEPLATE s NSURE THAT THE MULCHING PLUG IS RESTING ON THE SUPPORT PLATE AND IS POSITIONED AGAINST the inside of...

Page 16: ...ing will make the lever hard to operate and deform under tightening will result in loose handles 5 Position the centre knuckle in between the lower handles and firmly push the knuckle into the ends of...

Page 17: ...ut 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 b...

Page 18: ...ter housing Comfort handle 2 Stroke Models Slide the air filter housing onto the upper handle and align to locating hole in handle Secure with screw and nut see Fig 1 Use the 38mm screw and nut pictur...

Page 19: ...EGULARLY TO AVOID IT BECOMING TOO LONG AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MULCH s S A GENERAL RULE ONLY CUT THE TOP ONE THIRD OF THE GRASS LENGTH APPROXIMATELY ORE THAN THIS may leave an untidy appearance and...

Page 20: ...Key Start Turn the starter key until fully engaged When engine starts return the key to its original postion CAUTION Do not crank the engine over for MORE THAN SECONDS AT A TIME Rotate key in a clock...

Page 21: ...4 get water into the engine as it may damage the magneto or get into the fuel system s F YOUR MOWER IS FITTED WITH A WASHPORT SIMPLY attach a garden hose whilst the engine is running and turn on the w...

Page 22: ...shape in the underside of the head Assembly Fit as per the drawing remembering to push the head of the bolt into the blade disc this will stop the bolt head from turning Ensure correct order of assemb...

Page 23: ...to 45 55Nm 32 40ft lbs WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adaptor for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary Use only genuine replacement parts made and guaranteed...

Page 24: ...p off using screw driver in slot in side of filter body To stop loose material falling into filter body tilt upper handle so that filter body is upside down Remove filter element and seal ring IG LEAN...

Page 25: ...T 2EPLACE IT IF DAMAGED OR PERMANENTLY CRUSHED 2EFIT seal to housing 5 Clean the element by slapping it on the palm of your hand Do not use compressed air OR WASH THE ELEMENT IN ANY LIQUID XAMINE THE...

Page 26: ...AL YDRIDE BATTERY AND IS RECHARGEABLE 4HE lawnmower is provided with a specific charger for the battery and also has a conventional RECOIL STARTER WITH A PULL TYPE STARTER CORD NLY USE THE CHARGER SUP...

Page 27: ...or immediately Recharging the battery 2 Stroke and 4 Stroke s 2EMOVE THE RECHARGING SOCKET FROM THE PROTECTION BOOT IG s ONNECT THE CHARGER PLUG INTO THE RECHARGING SOCKET s 0LUG THE CHARGER INTO A 6...

Page 28: ...TRE Refer to the following table for routine maintenance Time Period Features Requirements AWNMOWER Visual inspection leaks s s 4HROTTLE LEVER Check operation s Remote air filter hose Check s s UTTING...

Page 29: ...or Blades worn or damaged Replace catching Blade disc loose Contact Service Centre Slow running Refer to Loss of Power above Blades restricted by grass and dirt Remove spark plug lead and clean accum...

Page 30: ...AWS Warranty Petrol Mowers Models Domestic Models Only e n i g n E e t a l p e s a B 16in Models r y 2 r y 1 s l e d o m n i 6 1 l l A 18in Models r y 2 r y 2 s l e d o M n i 8 1 r e h t o l l A r y 3...

Page 31: ...BY THE XPRESS 7ARRANTY s AMAGE FROM AN ACCIDENT MISUSE OR NEGLECT IS NOT COVERED BY THE XPRESS 7ARRANTY s OSTS OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE LAWNMOWER ARE TO BE PAID BY THE OWNER s LADES AND SPARK PLUGS A...

Page 32: ...29 WARRANTY Warranty continued N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 33: ...30 NOTES N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

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Page 35: ...32 NOTES N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 36: ...s reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission All information herein is subject to change without notice C AT DT Revised 26 1 11 B2 AT DT Revised 0...

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