Maintenance, Cleaning, Repairs And - Viking MA 443 Manual De Instrucciones

– if tilting of the machine is necessary
when transporting over surfaces other
than grass,
– when pushing the machine to and from
mowing areas,
– before removing the grass catcher box,
– before adjusting the cutting height.
Switch off the motor, disconnect
the safety plug and ensure that
the cutting tool has come to a complete
standstill
– before removing the battery;
– before leaving the machine unattended;
– before transporting, lifting, or carrying
the machine;
– before remedying blockages, including
those in the discharge chute;
– before you check, clean or carry out
work on the machine (e.g. opening or
adjusting the handlebar);
– if the cutting tool has hit a foreign object.
The cutting tool needs to be checked for
possible damage. The machine must
not be operated with a damaged or bent
blade shaft or motor shaft. Risk of
injury through defective parts!
– if the machine begins to vibrate
excessively. In this case, the complete
machine, in particular the cutting tool
must be checked for possible damage
and loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced prior to further use, loose
parts must be fastened/tightened.
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Risk of injury!
Strong vibrations are generally an
indication of a fault.
In particular, the machine must not
be operated with a damaged or
bent blade shaft or mowing blade.
If you do not have the appropriate
expertise, have the necessary
repairs carried out by a specialist
dealer (VIKING recommends
VIKING specialist dealers).

4.8 Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and

storage
Switch off the motor, disconnect
the safety plug and if necessary
remove the battery before
working on, adjusting or cleaning the
machine.
Allow the machine to fully cool down
before storing it in enclosed places,
performing maintenance on it or cleaning
it.
Cleaning:
The complete machine must be cleaned
thoroughly following use. (
Remove accumulated clipping deposits
using a stick. Clean the underside of the
mower with water and a brush.
Never use high-pressure cleaners and do
not clean the machine under running water
(e.g. using a garden hose).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
These can damage plastics and metals,
impairing the safe operation of your
VIKING machine.
In order to prevent fire hazards, the area
around the air vents between the motor
hood and housing must be kept free from
e.g. grass, straw, moss, leaves or
escaping grease.
Maintenance operations:
Only maintenance operations described in
this instruction manual may be carried out.
Have all other work performed by a
specialist dealer.
If you do not have the necessary expertise
or auxiliary equipment, please always
contact a specialist dealer.
VIKING recommends that you have
maintenance operations and repairs
performed exclusively by a VIKING
specialist dealer.
VIKING specialist dealers regularly attend
training courses and are provided with
technical information.
Only use tools, accessories or
attachments approved for this machine by
VIKING or technically identical parts.
Otherwise, there may be a risk of
accidents resulting in personal injury or
damage to the machine. If you have any
questions, please consult a specialist
dealer.
13.2)
The characteristics of original VIKING
tools, accessories and spare parts are
optimally adapted to the machine and the
user's requirements. Genuine VIKING
spare parts can be recognised by the
VIKING spare parts number, by the
VIKING lettering and, if present, by the
VIKING spare parts symbol. On smaller
parts, only the symbol may be present.
Always keep warning and information
stickers clean and readable. Damaged or
missing stickers must be replaced by new,
original plates from your VIKING specialist
dealer. If a component is replaced with a
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