12.4 Emptying the grass catcher
box
Risk of injury!
The motor must be stopped for
safety reasons before removing the
grass catcher box.
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the grass catcher box at the
tab (1). Fold up the upper part of the
grass catcher box (2) and hold. Fold the
grass catcher box rearwards and empty
the clippings.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (
13. Maintenance
13.1 General
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Remove the safety plug,
particularly before
performing any work on the lawn
mower (
9.1).
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. VIKING
recommends VIKING specialist dealers.
0478 131 9922 C - EN
13.2 Cleaning the machine
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Maintenance interval:
After each use
● Only clean the machine using water,
with a brush or with a cloth. Remove
accumulated clipping deposits using a
stick. If necessary, use a special
cleaner (e.g. STIHL special cleaner).
9.5)
● Never spray water or high pressure
cleaners onto batteries, switches, motor
components, seals or bearing points.
Risk of injury!
Before tipping up the mower, place
it on firm, level and flat ground. The
machine may tip over when working
9.5)
on it in the cleaning position.
Always stand to the side of the
machine. Never work in front of or
behind the mower.
To facilitate cleaning work, it is
recommended to select the highest
cutting level before placing the
machine in the cleaning position.
Cleaning position, MA 443:
4.).
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Hold the upper handlebar (1) and open
the quick-clamping devices – fold
downwards.
● Set down the upper handlebar (1)
rearwards.
● Open the discharge flap (2) and hold it
open.
● Lift up the machine at the front and
place in the cleaning position as shown.
Check that the machine is stable.
Cleaning position, MA 443 C:
Danger of pinching!
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After actuation of the detent lever,
the upper handlebar can fall to the
lowest position under its own
weight.
Never place your finger between
the handlebar and the handlebar
console (under the detent lever).
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the discharge flap (2) and hold it
open.
● Press the detent lever (3) downwards
with the thumb and hold.
● Hold the machine at the front
handle and tilt it slowly rearwards.
● Release the discharge flap (2) and
check that the machine is standing
securely.
13.3 Electric motor and wheels
The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.
9.5)
13.4 Battery
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
Visually check that the battery is
undamaged. Batteries with identifiable
damage (e.g. cracks or escaping fluid),
must not be used.
9.5)
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