VIKING GARDEN MT 4097 S, Instruction Manual

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0478 192 9804 B - EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a VIKING quality
product.
This product has been produced using
state-of-the-art production methods and
extensive quality assurance procedures,
because our goal is only achieved if you,
the customer, are satisfied with your
machine.
If you have any questions concerning your
machine, please contact your dealer or our
sales agency directly.
I hope that your VIKING machine will
give you great enjoyment.
Management
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 4
General 4
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual
4
Machine overview 6
For your safety 7
General 7
Training – learning to use the
machine
8
Transporting the ride-on mower 8
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 9
Clothing and equipment 9
Before operation 9
Working with your machine 10
Maintenance and repairs 13
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation
14
Disposal 14
Description of symbols 15
Standard equipment 15
Operations prior to initial use 15
Controls 16
Ignition lock 16
Throttle lever with choke function
(MT 4097 SX, MT 4097 S,
MT 4112 S)
16
Throttle lever (MT 4112 SZ) 17
Choke knob (MT 4112 SZ) 17
Mowing deck switch 18
Reverse mowing safety switch 18
Driving direction selector lever 19
Steering wheel 19
Driver’s seat adjustment 19
Drive pedal 19
Brake pedal 20
Parking brake 20
Cutting height adjustment lever 21
Gearbox freewheel lever 21
Electronics 22
Self-diagnosis when starting 22
Ride-on mower faults during
operation
22
Electronics faults 22
Notes on working with the
machine
23
Mowing operation 23
Safety devices 24
Operating the machine 24
Filling the fuel tank 24
Starting the engine 25
Stopping the engine 26
Driving 26
Braking 27
Adjusting the cutting height 27
Mowing 27
Pulling loads 28
Operating on slopes 28
Mowing deck 28
Removing the mowing deck 28
Installing the mowing deck 30
Maintenance 32
Maintenance schedule 32
Cleaning the machine 33
Opening the engine hood 34
Closing the engine hood 34
Checking the safety devices 34
Mowing blade maintenance 35
Checking the installation position of
the mowing deck
37
Fuel cock 37
Tyre pressure 37