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Safety Instructions (cont.)
• Starttheenginecarefullywithfeetwellclearofblades.Donottiltthemowerwhen
starting the engine.
• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavethemower,evenforamoment.
• Mowonlyingooddaylight.
• Keephandsandfeetawayfromrotating parts beneath mower when engine is running.
• Donotoverspeedtheengineoralterthegovernorsettings.Excessiveenginespeedis
dangerous and shortens mower life.
• Neverlift,carryortiltthemowerwhentheengineisrunning.
• Stoptheenginebeforepushingthemoweracrossgravel,pathsorroads.Stopthe
engine before the mower leaves the lawn.
• Stoptheenginebeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
• Mowacrossthefaceofaslope,neverupordown.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononaslope.Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.
• Nevermowbypullingthemowertowardsyou.Youmayslipandpullthemowerontop
ofyourfeet.Nevermowgrasswhilewalkingbackwards.
• Walkwiththemower,neverrun.
• Thesafetydistancedeterminedbytheguidinghandlesmustbemaintainedatalltimes.
• Attheconclusionofmowing,alwaysturnthemoweroffusingthethrottleleverthenturn
fuel tap off (where fitted).
Maintaining the mower
• Ifthemowerbeginstovibrateabnormally,orifitstrikesaforeignobject-STOPthe
engine, disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug and carefully wedge it
between the cylinder fins. Inspect the mower and blades for any damage.
• Replacewornorfaultymufflersastheyadverselyaffectengineperformanceandincrease
emissions.
• VICTArecommendsthatallmaintenance,repairandinspectionworkbecarriedoutbya
VICTA Authorised Service Centre.
• Storethemowerinawellventilatedarea,awayfromanynakedflamessuchasthose
found in hot water heaters.
Refuelling the mower
• Refuelthemoweroutdoorsonly.
• Donotsmokewhenrefuellingtheengine.Neveraddfuelorremovethefuelcapwhile
the engine is running or hot. If fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move the mower
away from the area of the spill. Do not create any source of ignition until fuel vapours
have dissipated.
• Storefuelinacoolplaceandinacontainerspecificallydesignedforthepurpose.VICTA
suppliesa5litrefuelcanasanoptionalextra.Plasticcontainersareunsuitable,except
those specifically designed to hold fuel.