1984 is considered to be the date the viking lawnmower was introduced to the gardening market. Viking is a world-famous Austrian-made brand that is distinguished by the production of high quality products.

Specifications

Today, the entire range of lawn mowers is divided into several groups:

  1. Series 2, designed for work in small areas, covering about 500 millimeters of grass at a time. In some models there is an addition in the form of a rear wheel drive;
  2. 3rd series, consisting of self-propelled electric units, which can handle an area of ​​up to 500 m2;
  3. 4-series, which can have any type of drive, designed for use in a medium area. Such lawn mowers are distinguished by a large number of adjustments for the grade of the cut;
  4. 5-series, with wheel drive variators. They are characterized by smooth movement of the unit. Models are available in electric and gasoline versions, capable of cutting dense grass up to 1500 m2;
  5. 6 series with a high power level. The size of the area they cultivate is well over 2,000 m2. Such devices are complemented by cast bodies and shockproof motor protections.

Note. There is also the 7th and 8th series of professional lawn mowers, with a working area of ​​3000 m2. Often, such units are equipped with a two-cylinder engine, a three-stage wheel drive and a special blade cut-off clutch.

Viking lawn mower

The lineup

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The product line of this company includes the following types of equipment for garden plots:

  • electric lawn mower viking;
  • battery type of lawn mower;
  • viking petrol lawn mower;
  • mulch mower.

Of these, individual product names should be noted:

  1. Viking MB 248, characterized in that the knife is made of a special alloy, which prevents the risk of deformation from physical impact. The mower's body is made of metal so that piles of earth or other non-vegetative foreign objects cannot harm the device. The self-propelled unit has a built-in handle, thanks to which the operation has become even more comfortable. Oil change is carried out once a year. To start the unit, just press a button;
  2. Viking 448, rear-wheel drive with 2.7 horsepower. There is no speed regulation. The unit is distinguished by its high performance, it is able to quickly cope with a large area of ​​the lawn. The grass accumulates in the bag. Rear waste discharge is also supported. The cut is almost half a meter wide, with adjustable height;
  3. The Viking MB 545 T is a rear wheel drive mower designed for medium lawn areas. A powerful and durable engine is inserted into the unit. Grass discharge can be done in several ways. The cut is just under a meter wide, with an adjustable cutting height;
  4. Viking MB 650 T, the Viking electric lawnmower with a single speed drive, works on areas over 2000 m2. Equipped with an aluminum body, it features high productivity. The grass is collected in a grass catcher with a volume of more than 70 liters. It has an almost half-meter bevel width with an adjustable cutting height.
  5. Viking MB 650 V, equipped with a viking lawn mower single-speed axle drive engine powered by gasoline. The handle of the device can be adjusted. The lawn mower can be transported using a special transforming handle. The minimum area of ​​the lawn processed by such a machine is 2000 m2. The collected grass is stored in a large 75 liter grass catcher. The width of the processed strip is about half a meter, the cutting height can be adjusted.

Viking MB 545

Fault repair

Lawn mower Greenworks

There is a list of the most common causes of malfunctions and a short guide to fix each problem:

  1. When the housing and bolts are loosened, you can observe the presence of extraneous sounds or strong shocks. This problem can be solved by carefully examining all the fasteners and, if loose bolts are found, firmly fixing them;
  2. If the roller lock is loosened, the mower will begin to make whistling sounds. In this case, the internal diagnostics of the machine is performed, followed by the removal of a foreign object;
  3. A worn drive belt will cause the front wheel to stop and cause an uneven cut in the grass. In this case, it is necessary to replace the drive belt, or you need to adjust it if it is too tight;
  4. If a piston sticks, the engine starts to stall immediately after it is started. The problem is solved by checking the oil level in the engine: if insufficient, the oil must be added;
  5. If the unit cannot be started, replace the spark plugs and check the fuel level.

Benefits of Austrian lawn mowers

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The list of characteristics that favorably distinguish the Viking brand includes:

  • the ability to adjust the cutting height of the grass using a special lever;
  • comfortable shape of the handle, made of the latest materials, preventing muscle pain due to overload;
  • the grass-catchers are distinguished by their large capacity and high filling density;
  • Thanks to the improved lightweight design, the devices are considered easy to use.

The Austrian Viking lawn mower is a very well-selling unit in the garden equipment market. In addition to the many advantages, in the event of problems, they are easy to diagnose and repair viking lawnmowers yourself.