11.5 Changing the engine oil
Maintenance interval:
The recommended oil change intervals,
the engine oil to be used and the oil
capacity can be found in the engine
instruction manual.
Oil drain plug:
● Loosen screws (1), but do not unscrew
fully (remain on belt guard) and remove
belt guard (2).
● Remove oil drain plug (3) and drain
engine oil.
● Reinsert oil drain plug (3) and fill with
fresh engine oil. Install belt guard (2).
11.6 Storage and winter break
Store the garden shredder in a dry and
locked place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that the machine is kept out of
the reach of children.
Only store the garden shredder in good
operating condition and with the feed
chute fitted.
Note the following points when storing the
garden shredder for extended periods
(over winter):
● Thoroughly clean all external parts of
the machine.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Empty fuel tank and carburettor (e.g. by
running the engine).
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● Unscrew spark plug and pour
approx. 3 cm³ of engine oil into the
engine via the spark plug hole. Turn the
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engine several times with the spark
plug removed.
Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole (danger of
ignition).
● Re-install the spark plug.
● Perform oil change (
instruction manual).
● Cover the engine well and store the
machine in a dry, dust-free room in the
upright position.
12. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Petrol garden shredders
VIKING assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your VIKING
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the VIKING machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blade
– Blade disc
– V-belt
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The VIKING machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
engine
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Improper use of the product.
– Use of fuel and lubricants not approved
by VIKING (lubricants, petrol and
engine oil, see engine instruction
manual).
– Product modifications not approved by
VIKING.
– The use of attaching parts, attachments
or cutting tools not approved by
VIKING.
– Use of the product for sporting or
competitive events.
– Resultant damage due to continued use
of the product with defective
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section
"Maintenance" must be performed
regularly.
If these maintenance operations cannot be
carried out by the user, a specialist dealer
must be commissioned to perform them.
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