Maintenance; Cleaning The Appliance; Wheels And Gearbox; Adjusting The Wheel Drive Cable - Viking MB 2 RT Gebrauchsanleitung

Maintenance

CAUTION
Risk of injury!
In order to prevent
inadvertent starting
of the engine,
always remove the spark plug
socket from the engine prior
to all maintenance and
cleaning work, prior to
transport and prior to storage.
Risk of injury!
Always wear
gloves.
Never touch the mowing blade
until it has come to a
standstill.
Always allow the engine to
cool before carrying out
maintenance and cleaning
work.
If you do not have the
necessary auxiliary
equipment, your dealer will be
pleased to assist you.
In the interests of safety, only
use original VIKING spare
parts.
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Cleaning the appliance

Maintenance interval:
Each time the appliance is
used
Clean the appliance
thoroughly after mowing.
Looking after your appliance
carefully will protect it against
damage and extend its
service life.
Clean the underside of the
mower with water and a
brush. Loosen any
accumulated cutting deposits
in the housing using a stick.
Never spray water on engine
components, seals or bearing
points. This may result in
damage and expensive
repairs.
NOTE
Tilt up front of mower when
carrying out cleaning or
maintenance work. Fold up
the upper handlebar before
tilting upwards (see section
"Assembling the
handlebar").

Wheels and gearbox

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The ball bearings of the
wheels are maintenance-free.
Adjusting the wheel
drive cable
Maintenance interval:
As required (wheel drive
does not engage when the
wheel drive lever is
actuated)
The tension of the cable is
adjusted correctly at the
factory. However, the cable
may have to be adjusted
again following an extended
period of use.
The adjustment is made
via an
5= adjustment screw located
on the upper handlebar.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
If the wheel drive cable is
incorrectly adjusted, the
mower may start to move
unintentionally, immediately
after starting and this may
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result in injury or damage to
the appliance.
Correct adjustment:
Actuate the drive lever while,
at the same time, pulling the
lawn mower backwards.
The driving wheels must lock
after approx. one third of the
lever travel.
By turning the
5=
adjustment screw in the
"+" direction, the cable
tension is increased.
Turning it in the "-"
direction, reduces the
tension.
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