Owner`s manual

20
Blade Replacement
Model
All 16in Steel 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.
DO NOTlaymoweronside(4strokemodels).
• CAUTION:Besuretodisconnectandgroundthesparkplugwirebeforeworkingon
the cutting blade to prevent accidental engine starting. Protect hands by using heavy
duty gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
We recommend that the blade bar, washer and bolt be replaced when changing the
bladebar(tightento45-55Nm)(32-40)FtLbs.
WARNING:Periodicallyinspectthebladeadaptorforcracks,
especiallyifyoustrikeaforeignobject.Replacewhennecessary.
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.
• Beforereassemblingthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheunit,lubricatethe
engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Install
the blade adapter on the crankshaft. Refer to the figure above. Place the blade with
the part number facing away from the adapter. Align the washer over the blade and
insertthehexbolt.Tightenthehexboltto45-55Nm(32-40)FtLbs.
Flat Key
Blade adapter
Blade
Washer
Hex Bolt
1.
2.
NOTE: Blade adapter 1. or 2. Can be
used with all 16" mowers.
NOTE:Bladeadapter1.or2.Canbe
used with all 6in mowers.
Flat key
Hexbolt