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PRE-MAINTENANCE SAFETY
NOTICE: If the engine is tipped during maintenance, the fuel tank, if mounted on engine, must
be empty and the spark plug side must be up.
If the fuel tank is not empty and if the engine is tipped in any other direction, it may be difficult
to start due to oil or petrol contaminating the air filter and/or the spark plug.
WARNING
When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tank must be empty
or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion. It is recommend visiting an Authorised Victa
Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
NOTICE: All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for proper
operation.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.
Fire hazard.
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start).
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.
• Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position as the
original parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit, and may result in
injury.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.
When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug removed.
MAINTENANCE
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