Operating The Machine; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine; Cleaning The Machine - Viking GB 370 S Manuel D'utilisation

10. Operating the machine

Risk of injury!
Carefully read and observe the "For
your safety" section before
operating the machine. (

10.1 Starting the engine

● Check the oil and fuel levels.
( 7.9)
● Move the throttle lever (1) to the
START position.
● Pull the recoil starter rope (2) slowly to
the point of compression resistance and
then pull vigorously to arm's length.
Slowly release the cable so that it can
gradually be rolled up by the starter.
Repeat the starting procedure until the
engine starts.

10.2 Stopping the engine

● Set the throttle lever (1) to the
STOP position.
The engine/shredding tool come to a
standstill following a brief run-down
time.
10.3 Shredding
● Push the garden shredder onto firm and
level ground and set down safely.
● Put on thick gloves, safety glasses and
hearing protection.
● Open the discharge flap. (
● Start the garden shredder. (
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● Wait until the engine has reached its
maximum speed (idling speed).
● Feed the garden shredder with
shredding material in the correct way.
( 8.5)
● After work is completed, stop the
4.)
garden shredder (
( 11.2)
11. Maintenance
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Risk of injury!
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" (
subsection "Maintenance and
repairs" (
safety instructions exactly before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
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11.1 Engine
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
To achieve a long service life, it is always
particularly important to maintain a
sufficient level of oil and to change the oil
and air filter regularly. Observe the
operating and maintenance instructions
contained in the accompanying engine
instruction manual.
7.4) The cooling ribs must always be kept clean
to ensure that the engine is adequately
10.1)
cooled.
10.2) and clean.
4.), particularly the
4.7), and follow all
Detach the spark plug
socket before performing
any maintenance or
cleaning operations.

11.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
Clean the machine thoroughly each time it
has been used. Care of the machine will
protect it against damage and extend its
service life.
Cleaning position of the garden
shredder:
It is only permitted to clean the machine in
the position shown.
● Remove the feed chute. (
The machine (engine) may be damaged if
the garden shredder is not positioned as
described.
Never spray water onto
motor or engine components,
seals, bearing points or
electrical parts such as
switches. This would result in
expensive repairs.
If you are unable to remove
the dirt and accumulated
deposits with a brush, a damp
cloth or a stick, VIKING
recommends the use of a
special cleaner (e.g. STIHL special
cleaner).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Clean the blade discs regularly.
Remove dirt from the cooling ribs, fan
wheel, area around the air filter, exhaust,
etc. to ensure that the engine is
adequately cooled.
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