13.6 Checking the safety devices
Risk of injury!
The safety devices must only be
checked from the driver's seat.
No persons, particularly children or
animals must be in the vicinity.
Proper functioning of the safety
devices must be checked at least
once a month.
Following longer periods without
use, for low-use machines or after
repairs, always check all safety
devices before using again.
Check the brake switch:
– The user must be seated on the driver's
seat.
– The grass catcher box must be
installed.
– Stop the engine and allow it to come to
a standstill.
– Disengage the mowing deck. (
– Do not actuate (press) the brake pedal
or release the parking brake.
– If the brake switch is functioning, it
should not be possible to start the
engine.
Check the mowing deck switch:
– The user must be seated on the driver's
seat.
– Press the brake pedal to the stop and
hold. (
8.8)
– Engage the mowing deck. (
– It should not be possible to start the
engine if the mowing deck switch is
functioning.
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Check the seat switch:
– The user must be seated on the driver's
seat.
– Start the engine and allow it to run at
maximum engine speed. (
(
8.2)
– Engage the mowing deck. (
– Relieve the weight on the driver's seat
by standing up slowly and carefully. Do
not dismount!
– If the seat switch is functioning, it
should not be possible to start the
engine.
Check the grass catcher box switch:
– The user must be seated on the driver's
seat.
– Start the engine and allow it to run at
maximum engine speed. (
(
8.2)
– Engage the mowing deck. (
8.3)
– From the driver's seat, tilt (empty) the
grass catcher box upwards using the
grass catcher box emptying lever.
(
11.8)
– The engine should stop and the
mowing deck should disengage if
the grass catcher box switch is
functioning.
8.3)
13.7 Mowing blade maintenance
Risk of injury:
Always wear gloves. If you do not
have the necessary expertise or
11.2),
auxiliary equipment, please always
contact a specialist dealer. (VIKING
8.3)
recommends VIKING specialist
dealers).
VIKING recommends the use of
original VIKING spare parts.
Never touch the mowing blade
before it has come to a standstill.
Always set down the mowing deck
on a non-slip surface.
Maintenance interval:
Every 25 operating hours
Maintenance operations:
– Check the mowing blade wear limits:
11.2),
– Sharpen the mowing blade if
necessary.
8.3)
If mowing results deteriorate, the
mowing blade should be sharpened.
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