The recommended oil change intervals as
well as information on engine oil and oil
capacities can also be found in the engine
instruction manual.
The cooling ribs must always be kept clean
to ensure that the engine is adequately
cooled.
14.9 Battery and charger maintenance
Maintenance interval:
See engine instruction manual.
14.10 Blade brake clutch maintenance
Maintenance interval:
1
Professional use
:
every six
months
Private use:
once a year
1
Professional use of the lawn mower
The blade brake clutch is subject to natural
wear.
It may only be maintained by trained
personnel. VIKING recommends VIKING
specialist dealers.
14.11 Wheels and gearbox
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.
The gearbox is maintenance-free.
14.12 Lawn roller maintenance
The ball bearings and the rollers are
maintenance-free.
The Vario gearbox is maintenance-free.
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Drive chain maintenance interval:
Once annually or as required
● For servicing purposes, remove bolt (1,
Torx 25) and remove cover (2).
● Lubricate the drive chain using a
commercially available grease.
14.13 Storage and periods of
inoperation (winter break)
Store the machine in a dry, locked, dust-
free place. Make sure that it is out of the
reach of children.
Any faults must be remedied prior to
storage. The machine must always be in a
safe operating condition.
Empty the fuel tank and carburettor prior to
storage (e.g. by running empty).
Also note the following points when storing
the machine for long periods (winter
break):
● Clean all external parts of the machine
with care.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Unscrew the spark plug (see engine
instruction manual) and pour approx.
3 cm³ of engine oil into the engine via
the spark plug hole. Turn the engine
several times with the spark plug
removed (pull the recoil starter rope).
Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole due to the
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danger of ignition.
● Screw the spark plug back in (see
engine instruction manual).
● Perform an oil change (see engine
instruction manual).
● Cover the engine and store the
machine in the normal position.
MB 545 VE:
● Remove the battery and store
separately from the machine out of
reach of unauthorised persons in a dry,
dust-free and frost-free room.
● Charge the battery completely before
the start of the season. (
15. Transport
15.1 Transport
Risk of injury!
Observe the section "For your
safety" before transporting. (
Always wear suitable safety
clothing when transporting (safety
shoes, thick gloves).
Always detach the spark plug
socket before lifting or transporting.
For safety reasons, VIKING
recommends lifting or carrying the
machine only with the aid of a
second person.
Before lifting, note the weight
indicated in the "Technical
specifications" section.
Carrying the machine:
● Only hold the machine at carrying
handle (1) and at handlebar (2). Always
ensure sufficient distance between the
mowing blade and your body,
particularly your feet and legs.
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