Operations Prior To Initial Use; Controls; Ignition Lock; Throttle Lever With Choke Function - Viking MR 4082 Manuel D'utilisation

7. Operations prior to initial
use
Warning!
Prior to all operations on the ride-on
mower, carefully read and observe
the section "For your safety". (
● Check engine oil filling level. (
● Fill fuel tank. ( 12.1)
● Open fuel cock. ( 14.16)
● Optimise tyre pressure. (

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!
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Insert ignition key (1) in ignition lock (2).
The following three positions can be
selected by turning the ignition key:
Engine off:
The engine is switched off or will
be stopped.
4.)
Ignition on/engine running:
14.13)
The ignition on is switched on.
Following starting, the ignition
key returns automatically to this
position and the engine continues to run.
14.9)
Start 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.
Note
When the engine is stopped, a
signal tone is activated after 20
seconds in the "ignition on"
position. The acoustic signal
indicates that the battery is being
discharged. To deactivate the
signal tone, turn the ignition key to
the "engine off" position or start the
engine.

8.2 Throttle lever with choke function

The engine speed is regulated using the
throttle lever. To start a cold engine, set
the throttle lever to the choke position.
Avoid damage to the machine!
Do not use the choke when starting
a warm engine (throttle lever in
MAX position).
Deactivate the choke as soon as
the engine is running. Never move
the throttle lever to the choke
position when the engine is
running.
Choke position:
Push throttle lever (1) fully forward into the
choke position (note detent).
Setting the
engine speed:
Set the throttle lever to the MAX
position during mowing and to start
the warm engine.
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