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Risk of injury!
Always wear
gloves.
Do not touch the mowing
blade until it has come to a
standstill.
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 recommends the use
of original VIKING tools,
accessories and spare parts.
Cleaning the appliance
Maintenance interval:
Each time the appliance is
used
Clean the appliance
thoroughly each time it has
been used. Care of the
appliance will protect it
against damage and extend
its service life.
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Remove dirt from the cooling
air guide (inlet slots) between
the motor cover and the lower
housing to ensure that the
motor is adequately cooled.
Clean the mowing blade.
Clean the underside of the
mower with water and a
brush. Detach accumulated
cutting deposits in the
housing and in the ejection
chute beforehand using a
stick.
Never spray water onto
motor components, seals,
bearing points or electrical
parts such as switches. This
would result in expensive
repairs.
Do not use aggressive
cleaning agents. These
cleaners can damage plastics
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and metals, impairing safe
operation of your VIKING
mower.
If you are unable to remove
the dirt with water, using a
brush or a cloth, VIKING
recommends the use of a
special cleaner (e.g. STIHL
special cleaner).
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Before tilting upwards, place
the mower on firm,
horizontal and level ground
and adjust it to the highest
cutting level (level 7),
otherwise the mower might
tilt forwards again.
NOTE
Tilt up the front of the
mower when carrying out
cleaning or maintenance
work. Before tilting, detach
the grass catcher bag, fold
down the upper handlebar
(see section "Assembling
the handlebar") and lift the
ejection flap.
Electric motor, wheels
and gearbox
The electric motor is
maintenance-free.
The ball bearings of the
wheels are maintenance-free.
The vario gearbox
(ME 545 V) is maintenance-
free.
Upper handlebar
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
The upper handlebar is
covered with a coating of
insulation. Should this
insulating coating become
damaged, the upper
handlebar must be replaced.
Risk of injury from an
electric shock!
Mowing blade
maintenance
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
If you do not have the
necessary expertise or
auxiliary equipment, please
always contact a specialist
dealer. (VIKING
recommends VIKING
specialist dealers).
VIKING recommends the
use of original VIKING
spare parts.
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