Victa 560 Manuel utilisateur

Operator's

Manual

Victa

560

Commercial

Lawnmower

WARNING! Read this manual before operating your Victa Lawnmower.

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4 Stroke Label

Briggs & Stratton:-

Engine must have SAE 30 Oil added to the Engine Sump before starting.

Refer to the Engine Manual for oil filling information.

Please use the engine's dipstick to ensure correct oil fill level.

Failure to add oil to your engine before attempting to start it will

damage the engine and void the Engine Warranty.

The following warning labels are attached to your mower on purchase.

Please read labels before discarding.

Engine Oil

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Warning! Be careful of objects being

thrown out!

Read the directions

for use before

operating the machine.

Read the manual before

carrying out any

maintenance work.

Wear safety goggles,

a helmet and ear

protection.

Wear sturdy, nonslip

footwear.

Wear safety gloves. Protect the machine from

rain and damp.

Safety Marking and Symbols

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Table of Contents

Important Notes 1

Unit Details

Safety & Handling 2

Safety Instructions

Hazards

Personal Safety Equipment

Assembly Procedures 5

Features

Handle Knobs/Toggles

Throttle Control

Mulching Plug

Operating Instructions 9

Starting & Stopping

Speed and Drive Control

Maintenance & Care 14

Cleaning

Maintenance Chart

Questions & Answers 16

Troubleshooting

Warranty - See Warranty Leaflet

Notes

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Congratulations on your purchase of a Victa lawnmower. This instruction manual will aid in the

assembly, operation and maintenance of your new lawnmower.

Please read this manual carefully to ensure safety and the long life of your product.

Please read the Warranty leaflet carefully.

Keep this operators manual in a safe place for future reference, or if service is required on your unit.

Do not operate the unit before reading this manual.

Do not operate before reading the ‘Engine Manual’.

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Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions

Transporting the mower

• Turn the engine off by moving the throttle lever to the ‘STOP’ position and switching the

fuel tap off (where fitted).

• Disconnect the spark plug lead and wedge it well away from the spark plug.

• Do not transport the mower in a vehicle if there is fuel in the fuel tank.

Before using the mower

• Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with these instructions, to use the mower.

• Ensure that the blade assembly is not worn or damaged. Always replace worn or

damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve correct balance. Damaged or worn blades

and bolts are major hazards. Use genuine Victa spare parts only.

• Please note: blades may be tucked under blade disc for safety and transport reasons

before use. Once the engine is started they will relocate themselves for cutting.

• Check all fasteners regularly. Always ensure the mower is in a safe operating condition.

Use genuine spare parts only.

• Check for grass build up around the engine and muffler which may cause overheating

and/or a fire hazard.

• For 4-stroke engines, SAE 30 oil must be placed in engine sump before starting the

engine. Please refer to Engine Owner’s Manual, for filling volume and method. Failure to

do so will cause engine damage and will void engine warranty.

• Do not start the engine unless side chute is securely in position.

• Know the mower controls. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency by

moving the throttle to the 'STOP' position or releasing the brake bale arm on models

fitted with presence control

Operating the mower

• Do not mow while people, especially children, or pets are in the vicinity of the mower or

within the mowing area. Ensure that bystanders are a minimum of 15 metres away.

• Do not mow in bare feet or open shoes. Wear long trousers heavy footwear and eye

protection.

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Safety Instructions cont'd

• Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris before mowing.

These could be thrown by the blades and cause injury or damage.

• Start the engine carefully with feet well clear of blades. Do not tilt the mower when

starting the engine.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.

• Mow only in good daylight.

• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts beneath mower when engine is running.

• Do not over speed the engine or alter the governor settings. Excessive engine speed is

dangerous and shortens mower life.

• Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running.

• Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel, paths or roads. Stop the

engine before the mower leaves the lawn.

• Stop the engine before adjusting the cutting height.

• Mow across the face of a slope, never up or down. Use extreme caution when changing

direction on a slope. Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.

• Never mow by pulling the mower towards you. You may slip and pull the mower on top

of your feet. Never mow grass while walking backwards.

• Walk with the mower, never run.

• The safety distance determined by the guiding handles must be maintained at all times.

• At the conclusion of mowing, always turn the mower off using the throttle lever then turn

fuel tap off (where fitted). To stop the mower on models with presence control, release

the brake bale arm.

• Do not operate the mower in confined spaces where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide)

can collect.

• Stop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire before clearing blockages, checking, or

working on the mower.

• If you strike an obstruction, stop the engine and check the blades for damage.

• Bystanders must be at least 15 metres away during operation of the mower, as rocks

and other materials may be thrown at high velocities. Switch the unit off immediately if

approached.

• Never use the mower unless side chute is securely in position.

• Wear suitable eye protection when operating mower.

Maintaining the mower

• If the mower begins to vibrate abnormally, or if it strikes a foreign object - STOP the

engine. Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug and carefully wedge it well

away from the spark plug. Inspect the mower and blades for any damage.

• Replace worn or faulty mufflers as they adversely affect engine performance and increase

emissions.

• Victa recommends that all maintenance, repair and inspection work be carried out by a

Victa Authorised Service Centre.

• Store the mower in a well ventilated area, away from any naked flames such as those

found in hot water heaters.

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The following safety precautions must be strictly observed to avoid the risk of damage or personal

injury.

• Do not smoke while operating or refuelling the mower. Never add fuel or remove the fuel cap

while the engine is running or hot. If fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move the mower

away from the area of the spill. Do not create any source of ignition until the fuel vapours have

dissipated.

• Check all fasteners regularly. Always ensure that the mower is in safe operating condition. Use

genuine spare parts only.

• Do not operate the mower in confined spaces where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can

collect.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even if only for a moment.

• Never try to clear grass from inside the mower while the engine is running.

• Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running.

• Bystanders must be at least 15 metres away during operation of the mower, as rocks and other

materials may be thrown at high velocities. Switch the unit off immediately if approached.

• Never use the mower unless the side chute is securely in position.

Recommended personal protection equipment to wear when working with your lawnmower:

Hazards

Safety Instructions cont'd

Refuelling the mower

• Refuel the mower outdoors only.

• Do not smoke while operating or refuelling the mower. Never add fuel or remove the

fuel cap while the engine is running or hot. If fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move

the mower away from the area of the spill. Do not create any source of ignition until fuel

vapours have dissipated.

• Store fuel in a cool place and in a container specifically designed for the purpose. Victa

supplies a 5 litre fuel can as an optional extra. Plastic containers are unsuitable, except

those specifically designed to hold fuel.

A pair of safety boots.

Eye protection.

A set of ear muffs.

Personal Protective Equipment

A pair of protective gloves.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Upper Handle 4. Handle Knob/

Locking Lever 7. Pull Start 10. Deck

2. Self Propelled

Bail

5. Height Adjust

Lever 8. Fuel Cap 11. Side Chute

3. Throttle Control 6. Lower Handle 9. Spark Plug 12. Mulch Plug

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Features

Note: Throttle and speed controls may vary in appearance from those illustrated

2. 1.

11.

12. 9. 10.

7. 8.

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Attaching upper handle

Important! Parts will need to be removed from the carton prior to assembly. When

removing the mower from the carton take care not to pull or kink any of the operating

cables.

Ensure spark plug lead is disconnected before assembling mower.

Handle Assembly

The handle securing bolts are already fitted

from below. Tighten bolts to 19Nm.

Place lower handles over projecting bolts

as shown in Fig 1. Place saddle plates

over projecting bolts (facing down as

shown) and fit Nyloc nuts. Torque nuts

down securely (16 Nm).

Handle Assembly - Filter Engine (Fig 2)

For engines fitted with engine filter, the bolt

under the filter will need to be unscewed

to allow assembly of lower handle.

a) Unscrew bolt under filter halfway to allow

fitment of the lower handle.

b) Screw bolt back in approximately three

quarters to allow fitment of saddle plate

and Nyloc nut.

c) Screw bolt home and tighten to 19Nm.

d) Tighten Nyloc nut to 16Nm.

Fig. 2

Fig 1

Fig 2

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

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Attaching upper handle

Attaching the throttle control

• Attach the throttle control to the inside of

the upper handle, so that the lever lifts

upward toward the user.

• Position the control to allow enough slack

in the cable to prevent kinking when

handles are folded down

• Attach the upper handle to the lower locks

provided.

• Flip the handle toggles up to secure the

upper handle to the lower handle.

Attach the upper handle to the

lower handles using the knobs

and bolts provided. The knobs

should be on the outside.

Lower

handle Upper

handle

Knobs (Where Fitted) Lever Locks (Where Fitted)

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