Working Area For Operator; Maintenance; Cleaning The Machine; Electric Motor And Wheels - Viking ME 443 Gebrauchsanleitung

● Attach the grass catcher box. (

11.6 Working area for operator

● For safety reasons, the operator
must stay within the working area
behind the handlebar when the motor is
running. Always observe the safety
distance provided by the handlebar.
● The lawn mower must only be operated
by one person. Other persons must
keep out of the danger area. (

12. Maintenance

12.1 General
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. VIKING
recommends VIKING specialist dealers.

12.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
● Only clean the machine using water,
with a brush or with a cloth. Remove
accumulated clipping deposits using a
stick. If necessary, use a special
cleaner (e.g. STIHL special cleaner).
● Never spray water or high pressure
cleaners onto switches, motor
components, seals or bearing points.
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8.3)
Risk of injury!
Before tipping up the mower, place
it on firm, level and flat ground. The
machine may tip over when working
on it in the cleaning position.
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Always stand to the side of the
machine. Never work in front of or
behind the mower.
To facilitate cleaning work, it is
recommended to select the highest
cutting level before placing the
machine in the cleaning position.
4.)
Cleaning position ME 443:
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Hold the upper handlebar (1) and open
the quick-clamping devices – fold
downwards.
● Set down the upper handlebar (1)
rearwards.
● Open the discharge flap (2) and hold it
4.).
open.
● Lift up the machine at the front and
place in the cleaning position as shown.
Check that the machine is stable.
Cleaning position ME 443 C:
Danger of pinching!
After actuation of the detent lever,
the upper handlebar can fall to the
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lowest position under its own
weight.
Never place your finger between
the handlebar and the handlebar
console (under the detent lever).
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the discharge flap (2) and hold it
open.
● Press the detent lever (3) downwards
with the thumb and hold.
● Hold the machine at the front
handle and tilt it slowly rearwards.
● Release the discharge flap (2) and
check that the machine is standing
securely.

12.3 Electric motor and wheels

The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.

12.4 Upper handlebar ME 443

8.3)
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
The upper handlebar is coated with a
insulating layer. Should this layer become
damaged, the upper handlebar must be
replaced.

12.5 Mowing blade maintenance

Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Tilt the mower upwards into the
cleaning position. (
● Clean the mowing blade (1) and check
it for damage (notches or cracks) and
wear; replace if necessary.
● Use a slide calliper (not included in
standard equipment) to measure blade
thickness at 5 points at least. In
particular, the minimum thickness must
also be ensured in the area of the blade
8.3)
wings.
● Place a ruler (2) against the front blade
edge and measure permissible
grinding.
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12.2)
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