1. Table of contents
General
2. Notes on the instruction
manual
2.1 General
This instruction manual constitutes
original manufacturer's instructions in
the sense of EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
VIKING is continually striving to further
develop its range of products; we therefore
reserve the right to make alterations to the
form, technical specifications and
equipment level of our standard
equipment.
For this reason, the information and
illustrations in this manual are subject to
alterations.
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This instruction manual is protected by
copyright. All rights reserved, especially
the right of reproduction, translation and
processing using electronic systems.
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3. Machine overview
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1 Engine hood with air vents
2 Oil dipstick
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3 Oil drain valve
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4 Starter motor
5 Spark plug socket
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6 Cylinder head
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7 Air filter
8 Carburettor
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4. For your safety
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4.1 General
These safety regulations must
be observed when working with
the machine.
Read the entire instruction
manual before using the
machine for the first time. Keep
the instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Also carefully read the entire instruction
manual for the VIKING gardening power
tool, in particular the section "For your
safety", prior to initial operation of the
engine.
The engine must only be started and
stopped as described in the instruction
manual for the VIKING gardening power
tool.
Allow the engine to run at minimum speed
for 15-20 seconds before stopping it.
Do not use starting fluids (e.g. start-up
spray) or fuel additives.
Never operate the engine with the spark
plug removed.
Only maintenance operations described in
this instruction manual may be carried out
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on the engine. Have all other work
performed by a specialist dealer. VIKING
recommends VIKING specialist dealers.
Do not clean the engine using hose water
- never use high pressure cleaners.
Remove deposits (e.g. grass, straw,
leaves) from air vents, cooling ribs,
manifold and muffler after each use.
5. Description of symbols
Caution!
Read the instruction manual before initial
use.
Fire hazard!
Never refill the tank when
the engine is running or
heated to a very high tem-
perature. Petrol is highly
flammable and produces
explosive vapours.
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