Mulch
„Mulching" is a process in which the grass is finely chopped by a
special cutting system and then deposited on the ground. The re-
sult is that the grass does not have to be collected and disposed
of. „Mulching" also prevents the lawn from drying out.
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Instructions for mulching
We recommend:
z Depending on the growth of grass, mulch 1 – 2 x per
week
z The grass should not be too high nor too wet!
z Go slow while mulching
z Take care that the blade channels do overlap.
z Do not cut grass more than 20 mm.
Maintenance
General
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Attention! Rotary cutter blade
Before all maintenance and cleaning work:
z pull out the power plug.
z Do not touch running blades.
Cleaning
z Clean mower thoroughly after each mowing with cloth or
brush.
z Clean the mulch flap at regular intervals with a small
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broom
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z Do not spray with water.
Winter Storage
z Clean mower thoroughly before storing away.
z Have your mower thoroughly checked once a year by an ap-
proved Service Centre.
z Do not store it in a wet or humid place.
Spare parts
Item number
4970 031
4980 096
4350 040
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Activating the mulch function
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1. Remove the grass collecting bag.
2. Set the switch to „MULCH".
3. Start the motor.
Changing blades
z For all works on blades, coupling and cutter bars, first of all,
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z Damaged blades should always be replaced in pairs to ensure
z Always change blades in a specialist workshop. A torque
z Use only original WOLF-Garten spare parts.
Adjusting the Bowden cable coupling
1. Raise the drive bracket (1) app. 2 cm and hold.
2. Loosen the locking nut (2).
3. Turn the setscrew (3) left until the drive wheels are blocked
4. Tighten locking nut (2).
Order description
Vi 40 WE
Vi WM
Note:
Mulching is not advisable in case of moss-affected or
entangled grass, because the cut material stays on the
moss surface and/or entanglement and thus cannot be
absorbed by the ground.
z Regularly scarify and manure the lawn.
Attention! Rotary cutter blade
Undertake adjustments on the equipment only after the
motor is switched off and the cutting tool has come to a
standstill.
z Do not start the motor until your feet are at a safe distan-
ce from the cutting tool.
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pull out the power plug and wear protective gloves.
Attention!
An unbalance can develop after regrinding of the blade.
z Always regrind the blades in a specialist workshop,
because an unbalance check should be undertaken
according to the safety regulations.
even balance.
spanner of 13 mm is mandatorily required.
Fastening torque of the screws: 16-18 Nm
when you pull the mower backwards.
Product information
Grass catcher
Replacement blade
Blades (2 pieces)
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