Snowploughing Paths; Preparing The Ride-On Mower For; Precautions For Winter Operation; Operating The Machine - Viking ASS 125 Manuel D'utilisation

8.2 Snowploughing paths

Examples:
Narrow path in a park etc.
Tip:
– Swivel the snow plough to the left or
right and allow it to engage. Clear the
path by following its course carefully.
9. Preparing the ride-on
mower for winter use

9.1 Precautions for winter operation

Note
Because of the cold and damp
conditions, various precautions
need to be taken for use in winter.
These precautions ensure that the
mower is ready for use and prevent
damage to the machine.
Recommendations for safe winter
operation of the ride-on mower:
– At low temperatures, use HD 15 W40
grade engine oil.
– After using the ride-on mower, store it in
a closed, well-ventilated room (garage).
If possible, do not leave the machine
outdoors.
Risk of injury!
Petrol represents an explosive
hazard!
Never park the ride-on mower near
a heat source.
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10. Operating the machine

Risk of injury.
Carefully read and observe the
section "For your safety" before
operating the machine. (
Observe all information regarding
safe operation of the machine.
In addition, observe all safety
instructions contained in the
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower.
The additional weight, modified
weight distribution (changed centre
of gravity) and increased overall
length when the snow plough is
attached to the ride-on mower
change the handling characteristics
of the mower.
● Before use, check the settings on the
snow plough and adjust them if
necessary. ( 12.)
● Familiarise yourself with all of the
operating elements of the coupling
triangle before using it. (
● Familiarise yourself with all of the
operating elements of the ride-on
mower before using it.

10.1 Preparing the ride-on mower for

operation
● MT 4097 S/ SX, MT 4112 S/ SZ:
Remove the mowing deck.
(See instruction manual of the ride-on
mower)
● MT 5097/ G/ C/ K/ Z, MT 5112 Z,
MT 6112 C/ K/ ZL, MT 6127 ZL/ KL:
Remove the mowing deck, grass
catcher box and discharge chute.
(See instruction manual of the ride-on
mower)
● MT 5097/ G/ C/ K/ Z, MT 5112 Z,
3.)
MT 6112 C/ K/ ZL, MT 6127 ZL/ KL:
Install the cover (
● Carry out all precautions for winter
operation of the ride-on mower. (
10.2 Putting the snow plough
into transport position
● Bring the ride-on mower to a
complete standstill.
(See instruction manual of the ride-on
mower)
● Grasp the lift arm (1) by the handle with
one hand, push it outwards slightly
(away from the ride-on mower) and hold
it.
Press the lift arm (1) downwards and
attach it securely in the retaining clip
7.)
(2).
Release the lift arm (1) slowly and
carefully.
10.3 Lowering the snow plough
to the working position
Risk of injury.
Lower the snow plough when the
ride-on mower is at a standstill.
● Bring the ride-on mower to a complete
standstill.
(See instruction manual of the ride-on
mower)
6.1).
9.)
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