Operation Manual

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● Observe the wear limits when
sharpening.
Installing the mowing blade:
For installation, use a wooden block (1) to
counterhold the mowing blade (2).
● Secure the blade fastening screw (3)
with Loctite 243.
● Fit the mowing blade (2) with the curved
edges pointing upwards onto the blade
bushing (5).
● Fit the retaining washer (4) and tighten
with the blade fastening screw (3) to
60 - 65 Nm.
11.6 Storage (winter break)
Note the following points when storing the
machine for long periods (winter break):
● Clean all external parts of the machine
with care.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Empty the fuel tank and carburettor
(e.g. by running empty).
● Unscrew the spark plug (see engine
instruction manual) and pour approx.
3 cm³ of engine oil into the engine via
the spark plug hole. Turn the engine
several times with the spark plug
removed (pull the recoil starter rope).
● Screw the spark plug back in (see
engine instruction manual).
● Perform an oil change (see engine
instruction manual).
● Store the machine in a dry and locked
place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that it is out of the reach of
children.
12.1 Transporting
Lifting or carrying the machine:
● Only lift or carry the machine at the
lifting point (1) and the upper
handlebar (2) or, when the upper
handlebar is folded, by the two lower
handlebar sections (3) (see illustration
A).
Transporting the machine:
When transporting the machine on a load
floor (trailer, car, etc.), always use suitable
fastening material of an adequate size to
prevent it from slipping. Attach ropes or
straps at the following points on the
machine:
– Front wheel, rear wheel
– Lower handlebars
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Petrol lawn mowers
VIKING assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Risk of injury!
The mowing blade must be
replaced if notches or cracks are
detected or if a wear limit is
reached (Ö 11.4).
The tabs on the underside of the
blade prevent incorrect installation.
Risk of injury!
The prescribed tightening torque
for the blade fastening screw must
be observed.
The retaining washer (4) must be
replaced each time the blade is
installed.
The blade fastening screw (3) must
be replaced each time the blade is
replaced.
Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole due to the
danger of ignition.
12. Transport
Risk of injury!
Observe the section "For your
safety" before transporting. (Ö 4.)
Carry the machine only with the
help of a second person. Always
wear suitable safety clothing
(safety shoes, thick gloves).
Detach the spark plug socket
before lifting or transporting.
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Risk of injury!
Only lash the machine when it is
standing on all four wheels. In this
position the mowing blade is not
exposed and no engine oil or fuel
can escape (see illustration B).
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage