Owner`s manual

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Troubleshooting
In small engines generally, difficult starting and erratic running is most often caused by a
dirty spark plug. If a new spark plug of the correct type does not restore the engine to
proper operating condition, the problem may be solved by reference to the chart below.
Problem Possible cause Correction
Does not start Outoffuel Refilltankwithcorrectfuel
 Throttleleverinincorrectposition Referto'StartingProcedures'
Spark plug lead not connected Press terminal cover fully onto
the spark plug
 Engineflooded Turnfueltap'OFF'.Pullstartercord
until engine starts, then turn fuel
tap'ON'
Dirty spark plug Replace spark plug
Stale fuel in tank from last season Contact Service Centre
Water in fuel tank Contact Service Centre
Service required Contact Service Centre
Engine worn Contact Service Centre
 Lowornooil(4stroke) Check
 Lossofpower Incorrectthrottlesetting Setthrottleleverinthe'RUN'position
Dirty air filter element Clean or replace
Too low height adjustment Raise cutting height
 Lowornooil(4stroke) Check
 Poorcuttingor Blades worn or damaged Replace
catching
Blade disc loose Contact Service Centre
 Slowrunning Referto'LossofPower'above
Blades restricted by grass and dirt Remove spark plug lead and clean
accumulated under the baseplate under the baseplate
Blocked vents in grasscatcher Clean vents
 Excessivevibrations Build up of grass and dirt on upper Clean
surface of blade disc
Blades out of balance Replace both blades
Bent or damaged disc or blade Replace disc or both blades
 Loosenessofassembly Checkallnutsfortightness
 Lowornooil(4stroke) Check
Engine stops Fuel supply blocked Check fuel line
frequently
Engine worn or seized Contact Service Centre
 Fuelcapnotventing Check/Loosencapslightly
 Lowornooil(4stroke) Check
Ifrunningdifficultiescontinue,pleasecontactyourclosestVictaAuthorised
ServiceCentre.YouwillfindthelatestServiceCentrelistingontheVicta
website,www.victa.com.auorcontactVictaCustomerService1800356632.