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Maintenance Chart

Refer to the following table for routine maintenance.

Features

Requirements

Before use

After finish

Refuelling

Monthly

Yearly

If damaged

As required

Whole unit

Visual inspection (leaks)

Throttle lever

Check operation

Throttle trigger interlock

Check

Stop switch

Check

Fuel tank

Clean

Blower housing/impeller 
cover

Check & clean

Vac bag    

Clean

Replace

Air filter

Check

Clean

Replace (Depending on conditions)

Cowling

Clean

Cylinder fins

Clean

Spark plug

Clean & re-adjust gap

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, disconnect the spark plug lead 
to begin maintenance work.

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

Before performing any maintenance ensure product is switched 
off & has come to a complete stop.

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Summary of Contents for VPLV0226

Page 1: ...ING Read this manual before operating your VICTA PRO Blower Vac VICTA PRO Blower Vac Assembly and Owner s Manual MODELS VPLV0226 LR02390A A indd 1 22 07 2014 4 36 36 PM N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i...

Page 2: ...ot using as an air gas extraction unit IF YOU LOAN SOMEONE THIS UNIT LOAN THEM THESE INSTRUCTIONS ALSO WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions before use Failure to follow the warnings a...

Page 3: ...Removal 13 Operating Instructions Before Starting Machine 13 Starting Instructions 14 Stopping Instructions 15 Blowing Tips 16 Vac Mulch Tips 17 Maintenance Care Fuel Oil 18 Air Filter 19 Spark Plug 2...

Page 4: ...e all screws and fasteners are tightened before use Discontinue use and switch off blower if operation is irregular Have the blower vac inspected by an authorised service technician before restarting...

Page 5: ...se Always stop the unit and disconnect spark plug if the following conditions apply if a foreign object enters the blower tube or impeller and the blower begins to vibrate abnormally STOP the operatio...

Page 6: ...hol drugs or medication or when you are tired or sick Do not operate the unit near open windows Operate the unit at reasonable hours only not early in the morning or late at night when people might be...

Page 7: ...vac while the unit is in operation Always disconnect the spark plug when cleaning or performing maintenance work on the unit Ensure impeller has come to a complete stop before beginning any maintenan...

Page 8: ...running Now set the choke lever to the HOT position If required tug sharply on the starter cord 2 or 3 times or until the engine starts In cold conditions the engine may require 5 10 seconds running...

Page 9: ...Plug 11 Blower Nozzle 12 Blower Air Tube 13 STOP Switch 14 Impeller Cover 15 Harness 16 Vac Exhaust Tube 17 Catcher Bag 18 Impeller Cover Knob 19 Upper Vac Intake Tube 20 Lower Vac Intake Tube WARNIN...

Page 10: ...peller cover 13 STOP Switch 7 Fuel Cap 2 Upper Handle 6 Fuel Tank 18 Impeller cover knob 3 Air Filter 4 Choke 12 Blower Air Tube 1 Throttle control 8 Starter Cord Shown in blower con guration 10 Spark...

Page 11: ...air tube into place 4 Note Bayonet fitting key to be assembled so that the blower air tube will align with the centre of the machine 5 Fasten screw to lock blower air tube to the blower housing 8 The...

Page 12: ...tube Never use the vac without the bag attached 4 Fasten screw to lock vac exhuast tube into place 5 Turn impeller cover knob anticlockwise to unlock impeller cover 8 Turn clockwise The vac nozzle do...

Page 13: ...g While standing in the operating position adjust the length to fit the operator s size Pull the tab 1 to lengthen pull the strap 2 to shorten 10 The correct assembly should align the vac tube with th...

Page 14: ...on page 11 for instructions to reassemble vac bag Check the position operation of controls to ensure you are comfortable before you start using the machine Check all components are assembled as per as...

Page 15: ...the process from step 3 Starting the engine Note The starting procedure for the engine will vary slightly depending on your engine temperature and the ambient temperature The following is the recomme...

Page 16: ...ord 2 or 3 times or until the engine trys to start If the engine fails to start Go to COLD start Procedure Never allow the starter cord to snap back This may damage the machine If the engine does not...

Page 17: ...n Using the blower in one direction will stop you from back tracking or blowing leaves into areas you have already cleared Use a rake or broom to loosen debris before blowing It is recommended to slig...

Page 18: ...rolong bag life and increase performance Vac sweeping technique The sweeping method is achieved when the vac is swayed back and forth from left to right while the unit is held slightly infront Dependi...

Page 19: ...NOTE Unit may need to be reprimed if it has run out of fuel after use Fuel mixture table Do not use a fuel mixture which has been kept for longer than 90 days as it may damage the unit Use Non Victa...

Page 20: ...4 Clean the filter element by washing in soapy water and allowing it to dry completely 5 Soak in a mixture of 25 1 two stroke oil and squeeze off excess 6 Assemble in reverse order Always switch off...

Page 21: ...place worn or damaged parts Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories Store the appliance only in a dry place MAINTENANCE SAFETY Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug H T lead before...

Page 22: ...move material blocking the tube or fan Clear the blockage A garden hose can be used to push out any material that is blocking the tube Water pressure may help with this Inspect the impeller and mulchi...

Page 23: ...owling Clean Cylinder fins Clean Spark plug Clean re adjust gap All accessible fasteners Retighten Muffler Inspect Inspect spark arresting screen Clean or replace Always stop the engine before any mai...

Page 24: ...lace fuel 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...

Page 25: ...ogged Contact Service Centre Remove blockage Engine is difficult to shut off Overheated engine Run at idle before switching off Overheating or electrical fault Overheated spark plug Clean adjust gap 0...

Page 26: ...ed 91 or above Idling speed rpm 3400 Common rotation speed rpm 7200 Gasoline engine Rotation speed Inner diameter of cylinder x piston stroke mm 34x28 Electrode gap of spark plug mm 0 6 0 7 Airflow ra...

Page 27: ...confidence For details of your closest VICTA Authorised Service Centre call the following Ring 1800 356 632 Australia or 09 9447 0827 within New Zealand www victa com au VICTA provides a range of safe...

Page 28: ...d 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 manufa...

Page 29: ...ds are hereby expressly negated and VICTA s liability for the goods is limited to any warranties issued in writing by VICTA and VICTA is excluded from any liability whether under this contract or othe...

Page 30: ...29 WARRANTY Warranty LR02390A A indd 30 22 07 2014 4 37 53 PM N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 31: ...30 NOTES LR02390A A indd 31 22 07 2014 4 37 53 PM N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 32: ...Ltd Victa is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Australia Pty Ltd All rights reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission All information herein is subj...

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