Storage And Winter Break; Transport - Viking GB 460 Instruction Manual

12.13 Storage and winter break

Store the garden shredder in a dry and
locked place that is generally free of dust.
Make sure that the machine is kept out of
the reach of children.
Only store the garden shredder in good
operating condition and with the feed
chute ATO 400 or blade cover fitted.
Keep all nuts, pins and bolts tightly
fastened, replace danger signs and
warnings on the appliance that have
become illegible, check the entire machine
for wear and damage. Replace all worn or
damaged parts.
Any machine faults must be completely
remedied prior to storage.
Note the following points when storing the
garden shredder for extended periods
(over winter):
● Thoroughly clean all external parts of
the machine
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Empty fuel tank and carburettor (e.g. by
running the engine).
● Unscrew spark plug and pour
approx. 3 cm³ of engine oil into the
engine via the spark plug hole. Turn the
engine several times with the spark
plug removed.
Fire hazard!
Keep the spark plug socket away
from the spark plug hole (danger of
ignition).
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● Re-install the spark plug.
● Perform oil change (
engine
instruction manual).
● Cover the engine well and store the
machine in a dry, dust-free room in the
upright position.

13. Transport

Risk of injury:
Carefully read and observe the
section entitled "For your safety", in
particular the "Transport" section.
( 4.4)
Only transport the garden shredder
with the feed chute ATO 400 fitted
and the branch guide folded in.
If the garden shredder is
transported without the feed
chute ATO 400, the blade cover
must be fitted for safety reasons
(exposed blades). (
The garden shredder must be
carried by three persons wearing
suitable safety clothing (safety
shoes, gloves).
Before lifting or tilting the machine,
note the weight indicated in the
"Technical specifications" section.
( 19.)
Pulling or pushing the garden shredder
(Figure A):
● Hold the garden shredder at the
transport handle (1) and tilt to the rear
until the machine is standing on its
wheels.
● The garden shredder can be pulled or
pushed slowly (walking pace).
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