MOWER
SAFETY
WARNING:
DISCONNECT
SPARK
PLUG
LEAD
FROM
SPARK
PLUG
AND
WEDGE
THE
TERMINAL
BETWEEN
CYLlN~R
HEAD
FINS. ENSURE THROTTLE
CONTROL IS SET
IN
"STOP"
POS·ITfON TO
ELIMINATE
FIRE RISK
BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
TO
CLEAN
MOWER,
FIT
NEW
BLADES,
OR
CARRY
OUT
ANY
MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIRS.
1.
Know
your controls. Read the instructions
11.
Start the engine carefully
with
feet well away
carefully. Learn
how
to
stop the engine quickly
from
the blades.
in an emergency.
Move
throttle control lever
to
"STOP".
12.
Do
not operate engine in a confined space
where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can
2.
Do not allow children or people unfamiliar
with
collect.
these instructions
to
use the mower.
13.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower,
3.
Before using, always visually inspect
to
see
even
for
a moment.
that
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly
are
not
worn
or damaged. Replace
worn
or
damaged blades and bolts
in
sets
to
preserve
14.
Stop the engine before pushing mower across
balance.
drives, walks or roads.
4. Check all nuts, bolts and screws often; al·
15.
Never lift or carry a
mower
when
the engine
ways be sure the mower is
in
safe operating
is running.
condition. Use only replacement parts made
and
guaranteed
by
Victa.
16,
On slopes
or
wet
grass, be extra careful
of
your
footing. Always
mow
across slopes
not
up
and
5.
Make sure the lawn
is
clear
of
sticks, stones,
down
them.
bones, wire and debris before you
mow.
They
could be
thrown
by the blades.
17.
Never
cut
grass by pulling the
mower
towards
you. You
might
slip and pull the mower on
6.
Do
not
mow
whilst people, especially children
top
of
yourself.
or
p~
are in the mowing area.
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7.
Add fuel
BEFORE
starting engine. Avoid spill
...
.1.8.
Do
not
overspeed the engine or alter governor
ing petrol and do
not
fill tank while engine
i&
settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens
running or while you
are
smoking. niowerlife.
8.
Never use the mower unless the guards pro·
19.
At
the conclusion
of
mowing
move throttle
vided
by
the manufacturer, are in position.
control
to
"Stop"
position and turn
off
fuel.
IT IS
NOT
RECOMMENDED
THAT
ENGINE
BE
9.
Do
not
mow
barefoot or in open sandals. Wear
RUN UNTIL CARBURETTOR IS DRY.
long trousers and heavy shoes. '
20. Store fuel in a cool place in a container spec-
10.
It
is
advisable
to
wear suitable eye protection
ifically designed
for
the purpose. In general,
when operating a mower.
plastic containers are unsuitable,
OWNERS
ARE
RECOMMENDED
IN
THEIR OWN INTERESTS, TO ENTRUST
ALL
MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR
WORK
TO
A VICTA SERVICE CENTRE, AS SUCH CENTRES
ARE
EQUIPPED
WITH THE
PROPER
TOOLS
AND
STAFFED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED
MECHANICS WHO WORK UNDER MANUFACTURERS' INSTRUCTIONS.
A COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHOP
MANUAL
IS AVAILABLE
FOR
THE OWNER
WHO
WISHES
TO
CARRY OUT THE MAINTENANCE
ON
HIS OWN MOWER.
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