Victa V125 Series User Manual

OPERATION
14
Adding Fuel
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap (A, Figure 5). Also see Features and Controls
section.
2. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. To allow for expansion of
the fuel, do not ll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck
(C).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely ammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine o and let engine cool at least 3 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overll fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not ll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open ames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and ttings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
A
B
C
Figure 5
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely ammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, mufer, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine oods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
1. Check the oil level. See the Check and Add Engine
Oil.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-o valve, if equipped, to the ON
position.
4. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Operate the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control, or the combination choke/
throttle lever, to the choke position.
NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
6. Turn the electric start switch to the on/start position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated at-
tempts, go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call
1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short start-
ing cycles (ve seconds maximum). Wait one minute be-
tween starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control to
the run position.
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Victa V125 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Victa
Model	V125 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English