VIKING GARDEN MT 4097 S, Instruction Manual

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● Remove grass residues from the
mowing deck, the engine compartment
and the gearbox. Clean the cooling ribs
of the engine and gearbox.
● Clean the mowing blades with water
and a brush – under no circumstances
should you hit the mowing blades
(e.g. with a hammer) to loosen dirt.
14.3 Opening the engine hood
Hold the engine hood (1) with one hand at
the handle (2) and open by pulling gently
upwards.
Fold the engine hood (1) forwards to the
stop.
14.4 Closing the engine hood
Close the engine hood (1) carefully and
slowly and allow to engage.
14.5 Checking the safety devices
Check the brake switch:
● The user must be seated on the driver's
seat.
● Stop the engine and allow it to come to
a standstill. (
Ö 12.3)
● Disengage the mowing deck. ( Ö 8.5)
● Do not actuate (press) the brake pedal
and release the parking brake.
If the brake switch is functioning, it
should not be possible to start the
engine.
Checking the mowing deck switch:
● The user must be seated on the driver's
seat.
● Press the brake pedal to the stop and
hold. (
Ö 8.11)
● Engage the mowing deck. (
Ö
8.5)
It should not be possible to start the
engine if the mowing deck switch is
functioning correctly.
Check the seat switch:
● The user must be seated on the driver's
seat.
● Start the engine and allow it to run at
maximum engine speed. (
Ö 8.2),
( Ö 8.3)
● Engage the mowing deck. ( Ö 8.5)
● Relieve the weight on the driver's seat
by standing up slowly and carefully. Do
not dismount!
If the seat switch is functioning, the
engine is switched off.
Checking the reverse mowing safety
switch:
● Sit on the driver's seat – do not press
the reverse mowing safety switch.
● Start the engine (
Ö
12.2) and allow it to
run at maximum speed.
(
Ö 8.2), ( Ö 8.3)
● Engage the mowing deck. ( Ö 8.5)
● Select reverse driving direction and
drive off. (
Ö 8.7)
Risk of injury!
Switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down for a few minutes before
opening the engine hood.
The engine should be warm to the
touch.
Risk of injury!
The safety devices must only be
checked from the driver's seat.
No persons, particularly children, or
animals must be in the vicinity.
Proper functioning of the safety
devices must be checked at least
once a month.
Following longer periods without
use, for low-use machines or after
repairs, always check all safety
devices before using again.