Sharpening Mowing Blade; Storage (Winter Break); Carrying And Securing Lawn Mower; Environmental Protection - Viking ME 339 Manual De Instrucciones

2 Installing:
Risk of injury:
The mowing blade (2) must only be
installed as shown. The tabs (6)
must face downwards and the
curved wings must point upwards.
Observe the specified torque of
10 - 15 Nm when tightening the
blade fastening screws, as the
secure attachment of the cutting
tool depends on this. Additionally
secure the blade fastening
screw (3) with Loctite 243.
● Clean blade contact surface and blade
bushing.
● Install mowing blade (2) with curved
wings pointing upwards. Locating
lugs (4) must be located in bores (5) of
mowing blade.
● Use a suitable wooden block (1) to
counterhold mowing blade (2).
● Tighten blade fastening screw (3) to a
torque of 10 - 15 Nm.

12.7 Sharpening mowing blade

Risk of injury:
Check blade for damage before
installing. The blade must be
replaced if notches or cracks are
identified, if the blade is worn back
by 5 mm, or if the blade is thinner
than 1.6 mm at any point (
VIKING recommends having the mowing
blade sharpened by a technician.
Operation of the machine is impaired in the
case of an incorrectly sharpened blade
(incorrect sharpening angle, imbalance
etc.).
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Sharpening instructions:
● Remove mowing blade (
● Cool the mowing blade when
sharpening, e.g. with water. The blade
must not be allowed to display blue
colouring, as this would reduce its
cutting quality.
● Sharpen the blade evenly to prevent
vibrations due to imbalance.
● Observe sharpening angle of 30°.
● After sharpening, remove any
sharpening burr at the cutting edge
using fine sandpaper if necessary.

12.8 Storage (winter break)

Store the machine in a dry and locked
place that is generally free of dust. Make
sure that it is kept out of the reach of
children.
Only store the lawn mower in good
operating condition, fold down the
handlebar if necessary.
Keep all nuts, pins and bolts tightly
fastened, replace danger signs and
warnings on the machine that have
become illegible, check the entire machine
for wear and damage. Replace all worn or
damaged parts.
Any machine faults must be completely
remedied prior to storage.
12.5).
Note the following points when storing the
lawn mower for long periods (winter
break):
● Clean all external parts of the machine
with care.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
12.6).
13. Transport
13.1 Carrying and securing lawn
mower
Risk of injury:
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Carrying the machine:
● Only lift the lawn mower by the
transport handles (1, 2). Always ensure
sufficient distance between the mowing
blade and your body, particularly your
feet and legs.
● Carry the lawn mower using both
hands, with one hand at the upper
transport handle (2) and the other hand
at the lower transport handle (1),
or
● carry the lawn mower with one hand at
the upper transport handle (2).
Securing the machine (lashing):
● Secure the lawn mower on the load
floor using suitable fastening materials.
● Attach ropes or straps at the handles
(1, 2).

14. Environmental protection

Lawn clippings should be
composted and not disposed of
in household waste.
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