Viking ME 443 User Manual

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ME 443, ME 443 C
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Manuel d’utilisation
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Istruzioni per l'uso
Manual de instrucciones
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ME 443.1 ME 443.1 C

Viking ME 443 Specifications

General

Brand	Viking
Model	ME 443
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Machine overview

For your safety

General

General safety precautions and user responsibilities.

Clothing and equipment

Safety advice on protective clothing and equipment.

Transporting the machine

Safety guidelines for moving the lawn mower.

Before operation

Essential checks and preparations before starting work.

Working with your machine

Safe operating practices and general cautions.

Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and storage

Procedures for keeping the machine in good condition.

Storage for prolonged periods without operation

Instructions for storing the machine safely.

Warning – dangers caused by electrical current

Critical safety information regarding electrical hazards.

Disposal

Guidelines for environmentally responsible disposal.

Description of symbols

Standard equipment

Preparing the machine for operation

General

General instructions for preparing the machine.

Installing the mono handlebar (ME 443 C)

Step-by-step guide for attaching the mono handlebar.

Installing dual handlebar (ME 443)

Step-by-step guide for attaching the dual handlebar.

Assembling the grass catcher box

Instructions for putting together the grass catcher.

Controls

Mono handlebar (ME 443 C)

Operation and adjustment of the mono handlebar.

Dual handlebar (ME 443)

Operation and adjustment of the dual handlebar.

Grass catcher box

Attaching and detaching the grass catcher.

Central cutting height adjustment

How to adjust the mower's cutting height.

Level indicator

Understanding the grass catcher fill level indicator.

Notes on working with the machine

General

General tips for effective and safe lawn mowing.

Correct motor load

How to operate the mower to avoid overloading the motor.

If the mowing blade blocks

What to do if the cutting blade gets jammed.

Thermal motor overload protection

Understanding the motor's overload protection mechanism.

Safety devices

Safety devices

Overview of built-in safety features.

Two-hand operation

How the two-hand control system works.

Motor run-down brake

Explanation of the motor's braking system.

Operating the machine

Electrical connection

How to safely connect the mower to the power supply.

Strain relief

Proper use of the cable strain relief for safety.

Switching on the lawn mower

Step-by-step guide to starting the mower.

Switching off lawn mower

How to safely stop the lawn mower.

Emptying the grass catcher box

Instructions for safely emptying the grass catcher.

Maintenance

General

General guidelines and schedule for maintenance.

Cleaning the machine

Procedures for cleaning the mower after use.

Electric motor and wheels

Maintenance information for motor and wheels.

Upper handlebar ME 443

Maintenance checks for the upper handlebar.

Mowing blade maintenance

How to inspect and maintain the cutting blade.

Removing and installing the mowing blade

Step-by-step guide for blade replacement.

Sharpening the mowing blade

Instructions for sharpening the cutting blade correctly.

Storage (winter break)

Guidelines for storing the mower during the off-season.

Transport

Transport

Safety and procedures for transporting the mower.

Minimising wear and preventing damage

Environmental protection

Standard spare parts

Circuit diagram

CE - manufacturer's declaration of conformity

Technical specifications

Troubleshooting

Fault: Motor does not start

Common issue and solutions for the motor not starting.

Fault: Frequently tripped mains fuse

Causes and remedies for a frequently tripping fuse.

Fault: Excessive vibration during operation

Diagnosing and fixing excessive vibration.

Fault: Poor cut, lawn turning yellow

Solutions for bad cutting performance or yellowing grass.

Fault: Problems switching machine on or deteriorating motor power.

Troubleshooting issues with starting or motor power.

Fault: Ejection chute blocked

How to clear a blocked ejection chute.

Service schedule

Handover confirmation

Record for initial product handover.

Service confirmation

Record of performed maintenance and service dates.