Maintenance Interval - Viking LE 540 Manual De Instrucciones

10.3 Switching on the scarifier
Risk of injury!
Only switch on the motor when the
scarifying unit is in the transport
position.
Never tip the scarifier to switch on
the motor.
● 1 Press and hold down ON button (1).
● 2 Pull motorstop lever (2) to the
handlebar and hold.
● The ON button (1) can be released
once motorstop lever (2) is pulled.
● Lower the scarifying unit into the
operating position and scarify the lawn.
( 7.3)
10.4 Switching off the scarifier
● Place the scarifying unit in the
transport position. ( 7.3)
● Release motorstop lever (1). The motor
and scarifying blades come to a stop
after a short run-down time.
11. Maintenance
11.1 General
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The scarifier should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. VIKING
recommends VIKING specialist dealers.
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11.2 Cleaning the machine
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Maintenance interval:

After each use
Care of the machine will protect it against
damage and extend its service life.
● Place the scarifier on firm, level and flat
ground.
● Cleaning position:
Detach the grass catcher box
(accessory – not included in standard
equipment), fold down upper
handlebar (1) (
discharge flap (2). Tilt scarifier (3)
upwards at the front by raising it at
carrying handle (4). Set down the
scarifier as shown and allow the upper
handlebar to rest on the ground.
● Only clean the machine using water,
with a brush or with a cloth. Remove
accumulated clipping deposits using a
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stick. If necessary, use a special
cleaner (e.g. STIHL special cleaner).
● Never aim hose water or high-pressure
cleaners at electric components like
switches, parts of the motor, V-belts,
seals or bearing points.
● Clean the scarifying unit.
● Remove dirt from the cooling air guide
(inlet slots) between the motor hood
and the housing to ensure that the
motor is adequately cooled.
11.3 Electric motor and wheels
4.).
The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.
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7.2) and raise
11.4 Upper handlebar
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Check the upper handlebar for damage
– it is coated with an insulating layer.
Should this layer become damaged, do
not operate the scarifier and have the
upper handlebar replaced by a
specialist dealer. VIKING recommends
VIKING specialist dealers.
11.5 Scarifying unit
Risk of injury!
Worn blades may break off and
cause serious injuries.
Maintenance of the blades must
therefore always be performed as
described.
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Tilt the scarifier upwards into the
cleaning position. ( 11.2)
● Check the scarifying unit (consisting of
the blade shaft, blades, nuts, washers
and spacer bushings) for wear, firm
seating, cracks or other types of
damage.
Wear check:
The blades must be replaced when the
ground is not scarified, even at the
deepest working depth (level 6). Blades
must always be replaced as a complete
set.
Never re-sharpen blades!
Have defective or worn parts repaired or
replaced by a specialist dealer. VIKING
recommends VIKING specialist dealers.
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