Victa VRO 4015HX, Owner'S Manual And Operating Instructions

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OPERATION
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on
page 2.
Location Of Controls (Figure 5)
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rota-
tion control to start and stop the rotation of the
blade.
Brake Pedal (2): Use the brake pedal to quickly
stop.
Headlight Switch (3): The headlight switch is
the first part of the ignition switch. To use the
lights with the engine running, turn the key to the
position for the lights.
Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to
start and stop the engine.
Speed Control Pedal (4): Use the speed con-
trol pedal to change the speed and the direction
of the unit.
Lift Lever (5): Use the lift lever to change the
height of cut.
Parking Brake Lever (6): Use the parking brake
lever to engage the brake when you leave the
unit.
Throttle Control Lever (7): Use the throttle
control lever to increase or decrease the speed
of the engine.
Automatic Drive disconnect (8): use the auto-
matic drive disconnect, located under the seat,
to disengage the transmission.
Attachments
This unit can use many different attachments.
This unit can pull attachments like a lawn
sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader.
This unit can not use attachments that engage
the ground like a plough, a disk harrow, or a
cultivator.
For trailer and pull–behind attachments, the
maximum weight is 113 kg (250 lbs.).
How To Use The Throttle Control
(Figure 5)
Use the throttle control (7) to increase or de-
crease the speed of the engine.
1. The FAST position is marked with a detent.
For normal operation and when using a
grass bagger, move the throttle control to the
FAST position. For maximum charging of the
battery and for a cooler running engine, oper-
ate the engine in the FAST position.
2. The engine governor is set at the factory for
maximum performance. Do not adjust the
governor to increase the speed of the en-
gine.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control
(Figure 5)
Use the blade rotation control (1) to engage
the blade(s).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the
blade rotation control (1) is in the DISEN-
GAGE position.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you en-
gage the blade(s), the seat switch is not
activated. Make sure you sit in the middle
of the seat.
3. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s).
Before you leave the operator’s position,
make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or
a road, move the blade rotation control (1)
to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your
hands and feet away from the
blade, deflector opening, and the
mower housing when the engine runs.
How To Use The Speed Control Pedal
(Figure 5)
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic
Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic trans-
mission is very easy to operate. This type of
drive system does not require a shift lever or a
clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by
a single speed control pedal (4) operated with
your right foot. Do not use the left brake pedal in
normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal
to quickly stop in an emergency.
How To Drive Forward
1. (Figure 21) The automatic drive discon-
nect (1) must be in the DRIVE position (2).
2. Slowly release your left foot from the brake
pedal.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST posi-
tion.
4. (Figure 20) Slowly push the speed control
pedal (1) forward (4) to the desired speed.
5. To increase forward speed, slowly move the
speed control pedal (1) forward. To reduce
forward speed, slowly release the speed
control pedal (1) until the unit slows to the
desired speed.
How To Drive In Reverse
1. Look to the rear.
2. Slowly push the speed control pedal (1) to
the REVERSE position (2).
How To Change Directions
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use
the left brake pedal. Use only the speed con-
trol pedal.
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed
control pedal (1). The speed control pedal
(1) will automatically return to the NEUTRAL
position (3).
2. When the unit stops, slowly move the speed
control pedal (1) to the desired direction.
How To Disconnect The Transmission
(Figure 21)
To push the unit, use the automatic drive dis-
connect (1) to release the transmission. The
automatic drive disconnect (1) is under the
seat.
1. The engine must be off.
2. Raise the seat. The automatic drive dis-
connect (1) is under the seat.
3. Move and latch the automatic drive discon-
nect (1) in the PUSH position (3). The
transmission is now released and the unit
can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscos-
ity oil in the transmission will make the
unit difficult to push.
4. To engage the transmission, unlatch the au-
tomatic drive disconnect (1). The trans-
mission is now
connected and ready to
operate.
How To Use The Parking Brake
(Figure 5)
1. Completely push the brake pedal (2) for-
ward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal (2)
and then release the parking brake lever
(6). Make sure the parking brake will hold the
unit.
4. To release the parking brake (6), completely
push the brake pedal (2) forward. The park-
ing brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the
operator’s position, set the parking
brake. Move the blade rotation con-
trol to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height
(Figure 5)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the
lift lever (5) as follows.
1. Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the
mower housing and back to raise the mower
housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move
the lift lever (5) to the highest position and
move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 5)
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed
control pedal (4). The speed control pedal
(1) will automatically return to the NEUTRAL
position and the unit will stop.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position.
3. Set the parking brake (6).
WARNING: Make sure the parking
brake will hold the unit.
4. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW
position.
5. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3)
to the OFF position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position be-
tween SLOW and FAST.