VIKING GARDEN MT 4097 S, Instruction Manual

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0478 192 9804 B - EN
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● When the engine is cold:
MT 4097 S, MT 4097 SX, MT 4112 S:
Set throttle lever to the choke position.
(
Ö 8.2)
MT 4112 SZ:
Set the throttle lever to the MAX
position and pull the choke knob.
When the engine is warm:
Set the throttle lever to the MAX
position. (
Ö 8.3)
● Turn the ignition key to the “start
engine” position.
The engine starts. As soon as the
engine is running, release the ignition
key. This returns automatically to the
"ignition on/engine running" position.
● MT 4097 S, MT 4097 SX, MT 4112 S:
Return the throttle lever to the MAX
position when the engine is running.
Note detent! (
Ö 8.2)
MT 4112 SZ:
Press in the choke knob. (
Ö 8.4)
● The engine is running.
The foot can be removed from the
brake pedal.
12.3 Stopping the engine
Stop the engine in the following
sequence:
● Brake the machine to a complete
standstill.
● Disengage the mowing deck. ( Ö 8.5)
● Set the throttle lever to the MIN
position. (
Ö 8.2), ( Ö 8.3)
● Turn the ignition key to the “engine off”
position. The engine is stopped.
● Engage the parking brake. ( Ö 8.12)
● Close the fuel cock if necessary.
(
Ö 14.8)
● Remove the ignition key and keep in a
place where only authorised persons
can access it.
12.4 Driving
The following points must be noted
before driving:
● Always check the braking function
before driving. (
Ö 8.11)
● Engage the gearbox freewheel
lever. (
Ö 8.14)
● Bring the machine to a standstill and
only then actuate the driving direction
selector lever.
Forward driving:
● Start the engine. ( Ö 12.2)
● Set driving direction selector lever to
the front position (forward driving
direction). (
Ö 8.7)
● Disengage the parking brake, if
engaged. (
Ö 8.12)
● By pressing the drive pedal, the driving
speed is regulated and the machine
moves forward.
Reversing:
● Start the engine. ( Ö 12.2)
● Set driving direction selector lever to
the rear position (reverse driving
direction). (
Ö 8.7)
● Disengage the parking brake, if
engaged. (
Ö 8.12)
● By pressing the drive pedal, the driving
speed is regulated and the machine is
set in reverse motion.
Disengage the mowing deck before
stopping the engine. (
Ö 8.5)
Risk of injury:
For safety reasons, the ignition key
must always be removed when
leaving the machine after stopping
the engine. Keep the ignition key
where only authorised persons
have access to it, in order to
prevent use by children or other
persons unfamiliar with the
machine.
Furthermore, the parking brake
must always be engaged before
leaving the machine. (
Ö 8.12)
Warning:
A low driving speed must always be
selected on rough terrain.
Before each change of direction,
especially on slopes, the driving
speed must be appropriately
reduced.
In order to ensure optimum cooling
of the gearbox, the driving speed
should only be regulated via the
drive pedal at maximum engine
speed.