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Maintenance Chart

Features

Requirements

Befor

Use

After

Use

Refuelling

Monthly

Yearly

damaged

quir

Trimmer

Visual inspection (leaks)

Throttle lever

Check operation

Throttle trigger
interlock

Check

Stop switch

Check

Fuel tank

Clean Outside

Cutting Head Assy

Check & clean

Gearbox

Grease (straight shaft)

Air filter

Check

Clean

Replace (Depending on conditions)

Cowling

Clean

Cylinder fins

Clean

Spark plug

Clean & readjust gap

Nylon Line

Stock replacement

Cast Trimmer Head

Clean

Replacement

All accessible fasteners

Retighten

Muffler

Inspect

Inspect spark arresting screen

Clean or replace

Always stop the engine before any maintenance is done on the unit.
When all parts have stopped rotating, remove the spark plug lead to
begin maintenance work.

Never repair cutting attachments by welding, straightening or
changing the shape. This may result in serious injury.

Never attempt maintenance that is not outlined in this manual. All
repair work must be carried out by a VICTA Authorised Service Centre.

Refer to the following table for routine maintenance.

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Page 1: ...ual Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information before using for the first time Specifications subject to change without notice MODELS STB2224 TTB2226 TTS2226 RTS1226 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ...ut the spark plug boot Read the directions for use before operating the machine Before carrying out any maintenance work Wear safety goggles a helmet and ear protection Do not use rigid cutting disk Wear sturdy non slip safety boots Do not use solid saw edged blades Wear safety gloves All bystanders must be kept at least 15 m from the machine Protect the machine from rain and damp Tool continues t...

Page 3: ...7 1 e l d n a H 8 1 s d r a u G Shoulder Strap 18 Operating Instructions Fuelling Procedures 19 Starting Instructions 20 Stopping Instructions 22 Cutting Techniques 22 Maintenance Care Routine Maintenance 24 6 2 e g a r o t S Maintenance 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 28 Technical specifications Model Details 30 VICTA Products Accessories Spare Parts 31 Warranty 2 3 y t n a r r a W N o t f o r...

Page 4: ...ever 9 Throttle lever lock 10 Choke lever 11 Starter cord 12 Spark plug boot 13 Air filter housing cover 14 Fuel Tank Use 2 Stroke Fuel Oil Mix see pg 19 15 Cowling 16 Fuel pump primer 17 Shoulder strap 18 Shaft split connection 19 Spark plug wrench 20 Allen key 4mm 21 Allen key 5mm 22 Spanner Do not operate the VICTA Trimmer before reading all Safety Handling sections N o t f o r R e p r o d u c ...

Page 5: ...5 Trimmer Parts Description straight shaft TTS2226 5 17 18 3 1 4 2 1 4 18 6 9 7 8 13 16 14 10 11 15 12 21 20 19 17 5 3 22 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 6: ...elease 8 Throttle lever 9 Throttle lever lock 10 Choke lever 11 Starter cord 12 Spark plug boot 13 Air filter housing cover 14 Fuel Tank Use 2 Stroke Fuel Oil Mix see pg 19 15 Cowling 16 Fuel pump primer 17 Shoulder strap 18 Shaft split connection 19 Spark plug wrench 20 Allen key 4mm 21 Allen key 5mm 22 Spanner Do not operate the VICTA Trimmer before reading all Safety Handling sections N o t f o...

Page 7: ...7 Trimmer Parts Description bent shaft TTB2226 STB2224 5 TTB2226 17 18 3 4 1 4 18 6 9 7 8 13 16 14 10 11 15 12 17 3 2 21 20 19 22 1 5 STB2224 5 STB2224 5 TTB2226 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 8: ...se 8 Throttle lever 9 Throttle lever lock 10 Choke lever 11 Starter cord 12 Spark plug boot 13 Air filter housing cover 14 Fuel Tank Use 2 Stroke Fuel Oil Mix see pg 19 15 Cowling 16 Fuel pump primer 17 Shoulder strap Spark plug wrench 19 Allen key 4mm 20 Allen key 5mm 21 Spanner Do not operate the VICTA Trimmer before reading all Safety Handling sections N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 9: ...9 Trimmer Parts Description solid shaft RTS1226 5 17 3 4 6 9 7 8 13 16 14 10 11 15 12 17 5 3 2 20 19 18 21 1 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 10: ... allow children or unauthorised persons to operate the unit Do not leave the unit on dry cuttings when it is Hot as a risk of fire is present Do Do not touch the muffler or exhaust Danger of burns not cover muffler or restrict airflow to muffler Fuel Safety Use a container approved for fuel and a funnel to avoid spillage Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Frequently che...

Page 11: ...and muffler when the unit is running Do not strike objects that may cause harm or damage to the unit Maintenance Safety Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before clearing blockages checking or working on the unit Stop the engine disconnect the spark plug and inspect the unit if it begins to vibrate abnormally or if it strikes a foreign object Use only genuine VICTA trimmer line Never us...

Page 12: ...ide a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Be careful when operating the unit on slippery ground or overgrown terrain Be attentive for concealed hazards such as ditches tree stumps and roots Maintain solid footing and balance while operating the unit Cut only on ground level Never use the unit without the guard securely in place Do not touch the cutting head in motion When hand...

Page 13: ... 2 2 3 3 2 Align hole in flange and housing 3 Insert Allen Key supplied into hole in flange and housing to prevent rotation 4 Grip the cast head and rotate clockwise to remove 5 Refitting is in reverse order Ensure the blade on guard is covered Always disconnect spark plug H T lead before any work is done on the trimmer NOTE Not aligning the flange to the housing hole will cause damage Trimmer nyl...

Page 14: ... slack between the hole and centre lug is removed 4 Repeat step 3 for opposite side 5 Refer to image for correct complete assembly of the nylon line into the head 6 To remove used line bend new line as in 1 slide new line under used line through slot in cast head 7 Holding both ends of the new line together pull the old line out of the cast head Repeat process for the other side 8 Fitting Trimmer ...

Page 15: ...l components are firmly fastened before starting any operation Unequal lengths will cause vibration and damage to unit Excessive trimmer line length will damage guard and clutch Replace line when 50mm from trimmer head body Remove used line by pushing back into trimmer head or by levering out Fitting Trimmer Line N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 16: ...on the split shaft connection see Fig 1 2 Then press lever on the shaft split connection 2 and carefully slide the lower shaft 4 into the shaft split connection 3 see Fig 1 2 When doing so take care to ensure the drive shafts on the insides of the tubes slide into each other turn the trimmer head gently if required 3 Ensure that the lever on the shaft split connection locks into the corresponding ...

Page 17: ...rrect Wrong 2 1 3 Fitting the handle 1 Components 2 nuts D Grip Handle Toggle handle and U Bolt 2 Place Universal Handle 2 over shaft 3 Insert Toggle Handle 3 around shaft and into holes in Universal Handle 4 Screw on nuts 1 onto threads of U Bolt by fingers only with toggle in open position 5 Be sure only to thread nuts 1 down so the Toggle Handle has enough grip onto the shaft when levered into ...

Page 18: ...d Fig 1 2 Position guard under the securing saddle Fig 2 3 Secure the two screws into the guard Fig 3 Fitting the carrying strap The strap is intended to help you work safely and ergonomically with the petrol grass trimmer Hook the strap into the fastening eyelet Slip the strap over the shoulder Set the length of the shoulder strap in such a way that the trimmer head runs parallel to the ground In...

Page 19: ... the refuelling site to avoid the possible risk of fire s Do not smoke whilst refuelling or working with the machine s Do not use the trimmer near inflammable liquids or gases This could result in an explosion and or fire Do not use a fuel mixture which has been kept for longer than 90 days it may damage the unit Use Non Victa makes of 2 stroke oil at the mixing ration of 25 1 If inadequate lubric...

Page 20: ... secure throttle lever a Press throttle release 1 b Press throttle lever 2 c Press throttle lock 3 d Let go of the throttle release 1 throttle lever 2 Note By repressing the throttle lever this will release the throttle lever from the locked position 6 Hold the machine firmly and pull out the starter cord until you feel it start to resist Then tug sharply on the starter cord 4 times The machine sh...

Page 21: ...RAYED AND CORD WILL BREAK This is not covered by the Product Warranty Starting the engine when warm If the machine has not been switched off for more than 15 20 minutes Set the machine down on a hard level surface Move the STOP SWITCH to ON Secure the throttle lever in the same way as described in Starting the engine when cold Hold the machine firmly and pull out the starter until you feel it star...

Page 22: ...ne Remove spark plug H T lead from spark plug Remove Weed Grass wrapped around Head Shaft Trimming Procedures When properly equipped with a guard and cutting head your unit will trim unsightly weeds and tall grass in those hard to reach areas along fences walls foundations and around trees It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier preparation of a garden o...

Page 23: ...t contact bark Walk around the tree trimming from left to right Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and tilt cutting head slightly forward Use extreme caution when SCALPING Keep a distance of 100 feet 30 metres between operator other people and animals during these operations Scalping Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground To do this tilt the cutting head to...

Page 24: ...f the air contains a lot of dust the air filter should be checked more frequently 1 Remove the air filter cover 2 Remove the filter element 3 Clean the filter element by washing in soapy water and allowing it to dry completely 4 Soak in a mixture of 25 1 2 stroke fuel oil and squeeze off excess Use Gloves 5 Assemble in reverse order Never clean the air filter with harsh solvents or chemicals Make ...

Page 25: ...ue of 12 15 Nm Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 10 hours of operation and if necessary clean Thereafter service the spark plug after every 50 hours of operation 1 Pull off the spark plug boot by twisting 2 Remove the spark plug with the supplied spark plug tube spanner 3 Assemble in reverse order N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 26: ... the machine in a cold dry place where it is out of the reach of ignition sources and inflammable substances Fertilizers and other chemical garden products often contain substances that accelerate the rate of corrosion of metals Do not store the machine on or near fertilizers or other chemicals Restarting After Storage Remove the spark plug page 25 Pull the starter cord several times to clean the ...

Page 27: ...ock replacement Cast Trimmer Head Clean Replacement All accessible fasteners Retighten Muffler Inspect Inspect spark arresting screen Clean or replace Always stop the engine before any maintenance is done on the unit When all parts have stopped rotating remove the spark plug lead to begin maintenance work Never repair cutting attachments by welding straightening or changing the shape This may resu...

Page 28: ...to discharge fuel Wide throttle position Excessively thick fuel Contact Service Centre Use of incorrect fuel Drain and replace with correct fuel Poor compression sufficient fuel with spark Excessive wear on cylinder piston rings Contact Service Centre Loose spark plug Tighten spark plug No fuel in carburettor with spark No fuel in tank Refuel Loose fuel line fitting Contact Service Centre Contact ...

Page 29: ...horting of spark plug Clean spark plug Piston scored ignition failure Contact Service Centre Miscellaneous Fuel tank empty Refuel Carburettor or fuel tank clogged Contact Service Centre Engine is difficult to shut off Overheated engine Run at idle Overheating or electrical fault Overheated spark plug Clean and adjust gap to 0 7mm 0 025 Defective kill switch Contact Service Centre Poor contact of g...

Page 30: ...One cylinder air cooling 24 Diaphragm Victa HA25735A NGK BPM R7A 0 7 Electronic STANDARD Yes Yes One cylinder air cooling 26 Diaphragm Victa HA25735A NGK BPM R7A 0 7 Electronic STANDARD Yes Yes One cylinder air cooling 26 Diaphragm Victa HA25735A NGK BPM R7A 0 7 Electronic STANDARD Yes Yes One cylinder air cooling 26 Diaphragm Victa HA25735A NGK BPM R7A 0 7 Electronic STANDARD Yes Yes 400ml 400ml ...

Page 31: ... Spare parts and service look for the sign of confidence For details of your closest VICTA Authorised Service Centre call the following Ring 02 8778 5555 Australia or 09 912 0747 within New Zealand www victa com VICTA provides a range of safety equipment and spare parts that may be purchased at any VICTA Authorised Service Centre VICTA Trimmer Line VICTA Formula V Spark plug and Filter N o t f o r...

Page 32: ...f Australia and the Trade Practices Act 1974 Aust and the Consumer Guarantees Act in New Zealand and any non excludable laws Under Express Warranty the Trimmer is warranteed from the date of purchase against mechanical defects and faulty workmanship or material Express Warranty covers only the replacement repair or adjustment of parts which fail due to a fault in manufacture Defective parts will b...

Page 33: ...gn or any failure to deliver or delay in delivering them Where it is legal to do so any remaining liability implied by statute or resulting from breach of any term condition or warranty implied by statute is limited to at VICTA s sole option the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods the repair of goods the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent g...

Page 34: ...34 NOTES N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

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

Page 36: ...td Victa is a trademark of Victa Ltd All rights 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 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

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