Head of Design
18. Technical specifications
Type
LE 540
Serial number
6290
Motor, design
Electric motor
Motor manufacturer
ZheJiang LEO
Type
RSB1606
Voltage
230 V~
Power input
1600 W
Frequency
50 Hz
Fuse
10 A
Protection class
II
Type of protection
IPX 4
Scarifying device
14 fixed vertical
blades
Scarifying blade
drive
Permanent
Engine output speed
2840 rpm
Working width
38 cm
Working depth
6 levels, adjust-
ment range
25 mm
Wheel diameter
(front)
180 mm
Wheel diameter
(rear)
180 mm
Length
126 cm
Width
54 cm
Height
111 cm
Weight
27 kg
Sound emissions:
0478 670 9902 H - EN
Type
LE 540
In accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC:
Guaranteed sound
power level L
89 dB(A)
WAd
In accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC:
Sound pressure level
at workplace L
72 dB(A)
pA
Uncertainty K
2 dB(A)
pA
Hand-arm vibrations:
Specified vibration characteristic in
accordance with EN 12096:
Measured value a
1,95 m/sec
hw
Uncertainty K
0,98 m/sec
hw
Measurement in accordance with
EN 20643
19. Troubleshooting
If necessary, contact a specialist
dealer; VIKING recommends VIKING
specialist dealers.
Fault:
Motor not starting
Possible cause:
– No mains voltage
– Scarifying unit not in transport position
– ON button not pressed
– Blade shaft blocked
– Electric cable/plug and plug connector
or switch defective
– Thermal motor overload protection
activated
Remedy:
– Check fuse (
10.1)
– Place scarifying unit in transport
position (
7.3)
– Press ON button (
10.3)
– Place scarifying unit in transport
position and clean housing and
discharge chute (disconnect mains
plug!) (
7.3), (
– Check cable/plug/switch and replace if
necessary (
10.1), ( )
– Allow machine to cool down (
( )
Fault:
Frequently tripped mains fuse
Possible cause:
2
– Unsuitable electric cable
2
– Power overload
– Machine overloaded due to working
with blades set too deep
Remedy:
– Use suitable electric cable (
– Connect machine to another circuit
– Reduce working depth and feed speed
(
7.4)
Fault:
Excessive vibration during operation
Possible cause:
– Scarifying unit defective
– Engine mounting loose
Remedy:
– Check blades, blade shaft, spacer
bushings, fastening and bearings of
scarifying unit and repair if necessary
(
11.5), ( )
– Screw down motor ( )
Fault:
Poor working results
Possible cause:
– Blades set too deep (bare patches, high
grass content in scarified material)
– Blade set too shallow (little or no lawn
thatch is removed)
11.2)
8.4),
10.1)
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