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TROUBLE

SHOOTING

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy

Insufficient power (cont)

Improper fuel mixing ratio

Replace with correct 25:1 fuel mix

Machine is overworked

Operate properly – do not overload

Fan cover, cylinder fins, etc. dirty

Clean and remove dirt and debris

Engine makes knocking noise

Cylinder overheating 

Clean fins

Use of incorrect fuel

Replace with correct fuel

Poor acceleration

Fuel filter clogged

Contact Service Centre or replace

Fuel system clogged

Excessively low idle

Speed up idle/Contact Service 
Centre

Excessively lean carburettor setting 

Contact Service Centre

Clogged air filter

Clean filter

Air leakage

Loose carburettor

Contact Service Centre

Loose fuel pick up tube

Insert firmly/Contact Service Centre

Engine stops during operation

Stop switch is set to off position

Ensure stop switch is set to on

Engine stops abruptly

Shorting of spark plug

Clean spark plug or replace

Piston scored, ignition failure

Contact Service Centre

Miscellaneous

Fuel tank empty

Refuel

Carburettor or fuel tank clogged

Impeller clogged

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  0.6 - 0.7mm 

Defective stop switch

Contact Service Centre or replace

Poor contact of ground wire

Contact Service Centre

Unit main body

Loose impeller

Contact Service Centre

Irregular vibration 

Bent main shaft

Worn shaft bearings 

Contact Service Centre

Contact Service Centre

Damaged impeller

Loose engine mounts

Contact Service Centre

Retighten engine mount screws

Can not assemble blower air tube 
or vac tube to main body

Screw still in main body

Debris on main body and/or blower 
air/vac tube

Refer to assembly procedures 

Clean blower main body and 
blower air/vac tube

Vacuum bag, fan & tubes

Unit will not blow or vacuum

Tube or bag is blocked

Fan is blocked

Vac bag is dirty

Vac bag is torn or punctured

Clear the blockage following the 
procedure in the manual.

Clear the blockage following the 
procedure in the manual.

Clean the Vac bag.

Replace the Vac bag.

  

Troubleshooting

If running difficulties continue, contact your closest Authorised Service Centre.

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Содержание VPLV0226

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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