9.3 Adjusting the handlebar
Danger of pinching!
When actuating the detent lever,
always hold the upper handlebar
with one hand at its highest point.
Never place your fingers between
the handlebar and console (above
and below the detent lever).
Transport position (for cleaning, for
space-saving transport and for storage of
the machine):
● Detach the recoil starter rope from the
rope guide. (
8.3)
● Hold the upper handlebar (2) with one
hand at its highest point and lift (relieve
load) slightly.
● Press the detent lever (1) downwards
and hold.
● Fold down handlebar (2) forwards.
Working position:
● Fold the handlebar (2) up rearwards
and ensure that the handlebar is fully
engaged.
● Attach the recoil starter rope at the rope
guide. (
8.3)
Height adjustment:
The handlebar can be adjusted to 3
positions:
● Hold the upper handlebar (2) with one
hand at its highest point and lift (relieve
load) slightly.
● Press the detent lever (1) downwards
and hold.
● Move the handlebar (2) into the
required position.
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● Release the detent lever (1) and ensure
that the handlebar is again fully
engaged.
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9.4 Central cutting height
adjustment
Seven cutting heights can be set.
Level 1: 25 mm
Level 7: 85 mm
● Pull detent lever (1) upwards and hold
in order to release the detent
mechanism. Set the required cutting
height by moving the machine upwards
or downwards.
● The cutting height can be read off at the
cutting height indicator (2).
● Release detent lever (1) again and
allow the height adjustment to engage.
9.5 Level indicator
The upper part of the grass catcher
box features a level indicator (1).
The flow of air that is created by the rotary
movement of the mowing blade and is
responsible for filling the grass catcher box
raises the level indicator (2):
The grass catcher box is filled with
clippings.
When the grass catcher box is full, this
flow of air is reduced and the level
indicator drops (3):
● Empty filled grass catcher box (
9.6 Attaching and detaching the
grass catcher box
● Remove the mulch insert before
attaching the grass catcher box. (
Attaching:
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● Open the discharge flap (1) and hold it
open.
● Attach grass catcher box (2) to the
locating lugs (3).
● Close discharge flap (1) again.
Detaching:
● Open the discharge flap (1) and hold it
open.
● Lift grass catcher box (2), detach from
the locating lugs (3) and remove.
● Close discharge flap (1) again
manually.
10. Safety devices
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The machine is equipped with several
safety devices for safe operation and for
the prevention of improper use.
Risk of injury!
If a safety device is found to be
defective, the machine must not be
operated. Consult a specialist
dealer; VIKING recommends
VIKING specialist dealers.
13.9).
10.1 Safety devices
The lawn mower is equipped with safety
devices, which prevent inadvertent contact
with the mowing blade and with ejected
clippings.
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