Transport; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Viking LB 540 Gebrauchsanleitung

Also note the following points when storing
the scarifier for long periods (winter break):
● Carefully clean all external parts of the
machine, in particular the cooling ribs.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Empty the fuel tank and carburettor
(e.g. by running empty).
● Unscrew the spark plug and pour
approx. 3 cm³ of engine oil into the
engine via the spark plug hole. Turn the
engine several times with the spark
plug removed.
Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole (danger of
ignition).
● Re-install the spark plug.
● Perform an oil change as per the engine
instruction manual.
● Cover the engine well and store the
machine in a dry, dust-free room in the
normal position (upright on its 4
wheels).
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12. Transport

12.1 Transporting
Risk of injury!
Observe the section "For your
safety" before transporting. (
Carry the machine only with the
help of a second person. Always
wear suitable safety clothing
(safety shoes, thick gloves).
Detach the spark plug socket
before lifting or transporting.
Carrying the machine:
● The scarifier must always be carried by
two people. Always ensure sufficient
distance between the blades and your
body, particularly your feet and legs.
Lift or carry the machine at carrying
handle (1) and at upper handlebar (2)
or, when the upper handlebar is folded
down, at the lower handlebar
sections (3).
Securing the machine (lashing):
● Secure the scarifier and grass catcher
box (accessory – not included in
standard equipment) on the load floor
using suitable fastening materials. Only
transport the machine upright on its
wheels.
● Fasten ropes or straps to lower
handlebar sections (3), to front axle (4)
and to the housing strut under
discharge flap (5).
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
manually-operated scarifier with
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combustion engine (LB)
VIKING assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
4.)
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your VIKING
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the VIKING machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blades
– V-belt
– Grass catcher box (accessory – not
included in standard equipment)
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The VIKING machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
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