Viking Lawn Mower MF 440, MF 460, MF 480 Instructions Manual

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DEUTSCHDE
Bei extrem hoher Belastung oder bei hoher Umge-
bungstemperatur das Öl häufiger wechseln, alle 25 
Betriebsstunden oder mindestens einmal pro Sai-
son.
Den Ölwechsel vornehmen, solange der Motor 
warm ist. Nur Qualitätsöl verwenden (Servicek-
lasse SF, SG oder SH). 
Das Motoröl kann sehr heiß sein, wenn 
es direkt nach der Benutzung der 
Maschine abgelassen wird. Daher den 
Motor vor dem Ablassen des Öls einige 
Minuten abkühlen lassen.
Ölablassschraube herausdrehen (Abb. 8). Sie be-
findet...

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DEUTSCH
DE
Vor ihrer ersten Verwendung ist die 
Batterie vollständig aufzuladen. Sie ist 
darüber hinaus stet
s in voll geladenem 
Zustand zu lagern. Wenn die Batterie 
völlig entladen gelagert wird, kann sie 
bleibende Schäden davontragen. 
Wenn die Maschine für einen längeren Zeitraum 
nicht verwendet wird (mehr als 1 Monat), muss die 
Batterie geladen und anschließend in isoliertem 
Zustand an einem kühlen und sicheren Ort ver-
wahrt werden. Laden Sie die Batterie vor einem er-
neuten Einsatz...

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GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Per-
sonal injury and/or damage to property 
may result if the instructions are not 
followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for 
use and the accompanying pamphlet 
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” careful-
ly, before starting up the machine.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. 
They are there to remind you of the care and atten-
tion required in use.
This is what the symbols mean:
Warning!
Read the instruction manual and the safety...

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1. Pedal released – service brake 
not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway – 
forward drive disengaged. Serv-
ice brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed – for-
ward drive disengaged. Service 
brake fully activated.
3. PARKING BRAKE
An inhibitor that can lock the brake pedal in the de-
pressed position. 
Depress the brake pedal fully. Move the 
inhibitor to the right and then release the 
brake pedal.
The parking brake is released by pressing the brake 
pedal. The spring-loaded...

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and front-mounted accessories. Two positions:
1. Press the right part of the switch – the 
power take-off is engaged. The symbol 
will light up.
2. Press the left part of the switch – the 
power take-off is disengaged. 
10. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(MF 480)
The machine is equipped with a control for using 
the cutting deck with electrical cutting height ad-
justment (available as an accessory).
The switch is used to adjust the cutting 
height in continuously variable positions. 
The contact...

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Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, 
and never smoke when filling or top-
ping up. Fill with fuel before starting 
the engine. Never remove the filler cap 
or fill with petrol while the engine is 
running or still warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an 
empty space (= at least the entire filler tube plus 1 
- 2 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol to 
expand when it warms up without overflowing. 
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
On delivery, the crankcase is...

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DRIVING TIPS
Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in 
the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on 
“FULL/UPPER”). 
Be careful when driving on slopes. No 
sudden starting or stopping when mov-
ing up or down a slope. Never drive 
across a slope. Move from the top down, 
and from the bottom to the top. 
When driving down slopes the rear 
wheels can lift off the ground. However, 
the cutting deck prevents the machine 
from tipping over forwards.
The machine, equipped with...

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sumption may increase somewhat if 10W-30 is 
used. Therefore, check the oil level more regularly 
if you use this type of oil).
Oil type, winter (< 4ºC): SAE 5W-30 
(if this oil is not available, use SAE 10W-30).
Use oil without any additives.
Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the 
engine to overheat. 
AIR FILTER - ENGINE
Clean the pre-filter once a year or after every 25 
hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean the paper filter insert once a year or after 
every 100...

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should be cleaned. Clean the battery terminals with 
a wire brush and grease them.
LUBRICATION - CHASSIS
The machine has three grease nipples on the rear 
axle which are lubricated with universal grease 
every 25 hours of operation (fig. 14).
Lubricate the steering cables and steering chain 
with universal grease a couple of times per season.
Apply universal grease to all the plastic bearings a 
couple of times per season. 
Apply a coating of engine oil to the tension arm 
joints a couple of...

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FRANÇAISFR
GÉNÉRALITÉS
Ce symbole signifie ATTENTION. Ris-
que de blessure ou de dégât matériel en 
cas de non-respect des instructions.
Avant de démarrer la machine, lire at-
tentivement les instructions ainsi que 
les consignes du fascicule « RÈGLES 
DE SÉCURITÉ » ci-joint. 
SYMBOLES
Les symboles suivants figurent sur la machine. Ils 
attirent votre attention sur les dangers d’utilisation 
et les mesures à respecter.
Explication des symboles :
Attention !
Lire le mode d’emploi et le manuel de...