Owner`s manual

19
Blade Replacement
Model
All 19in Steel and Alloy Chassis Models
All 18in Steel Chassis Models
For Your Safety
• Neverusethemowerunlessthegrasscatcherortheguardssuppliedbythe
manufacturer are in position.
• Beforestartingthemowercheckbladesandboltsfordamageorwear.
• Ifyoustrikeanobstruction,stoptheengineandcheckthebladesfordamage.
 Wornanddamagedbladesaremajorhazards. 
• Stoptheengineanddisconnectthesparkplugleadbeforefittingnewblades.
• Workfromthecatcherflap.
With the rear flap secured,
undo the blade nut, applying
upward pressure to the bolt
head into the blade disc.
(the head of the bolt will not
rotate due to the diamond
shape in the underside of the
head).
Assembly:Fit as per the drawing remembering to push the head of the bolt into the
blade disc (this will stop the bolt head from turning).
Ensure correct order of assembly.
DO NOTlaymoweronside(4strokemodels).
• Werecommendchangingblades,bolts,nutsandwashersasaset.Metalfatigue
and damage may occur which may not be visible to the operator. Always replace all
blades to ensure correct engine balance, reducing vibration and wear. Tighten nuts on
bladeboltsto14-19Nm(NewtonMetres)or10-14ftlbs.
• Alwaysturnthenuttochecktightness,notthebolt.
UseonlygenuinereplacementpartsmadeandguaranteedbyVicta.
 Insistonthemfromyourpartsandservicedealer.
 DetailedfittinginstructionsareprintedongenuineVictabladepacks.
 Useofnon-genuinebladesmayvoidyourwarranty,andcouldresult
indamageorinjury.