Controls; Ignition Lock; Throttle Lever With Choke Function; Starting The Engine - Viking MR 4082 Manuel D'utilisation

8. Controls

8.1 Ignition lock

Note
The ignition key can only be
inserted and removed in the
"engine off" (STOP) position.
The ignition lock can only be
operated with the appropriate
ignition key.
Never use a screwdriver or similar!
Insert ignition key (1) in ignition lock (2).
The following three positions can be
selected by turning the ignition key:
Engine off:
In this position, the engine is not
running or will be stopped.
Ignition on or engine running:
If the ignition key is moved to this
position when the engine is
stopped, the ignition is switched
on without the engine starting.
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Following start-up, the ignition key returns
automatically to this position and the
engine continues to run.

Starting the engine:

When all safety-relevant points
for starting are fulfilled and the
ignition key is turned to this
position, the engine starts.
On releasing the ignition key, it returns
automatically to the "engine running"
position.

8.2 Throttle lever with choke function

Note
When starting the machine when
the engine is cold, the throttle lever
must be set to the choke position.
Avoid damage to the machine.
It must always be ensured that the
throttle lever is not in the
choke-position when the engine is
running.
Choke position:
Push throttle lever (1) fully forward into the
choke position (note detent).
Adjusting the engine speed:
Note
Only mow at the maximum engine
speed.
The throttle lever must be in the
MAX position.
If throttle lever (1) is pushed downwards or
upwards, the engine speed changes and,
if the mowing deck is engaged, the speed
of the mowing blade is changed.
MAX position:
If the throttle lever is moved forward
towards the MAX marking, the engine
speed is increased.
MIN position:
If the throttle lever is moved back towards
the MIN marking, the engine speed is
reduced.
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