Mulching Instructions; General Information On Mulching; When Is Mulching Permissible - Viking AMK 097 Manuel D'utilisation

● Select the lowest cutting level (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower).
● Remove the grass catcher box (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower).
● Fold the mulch insert upwards. (
● Turn mulch insert (A) slightly in a
clockwise direction and insert into
discharge chute (1) to the stop.
● Secure the mulch insert. (
Caution!
Check visually (by looking into the
discharge chute) whether the
ejection opening on the mowing
deck is completely closed by the
mulching key.
The mowing deck can no longer be
removed once the mulch insert is
installed. Always remove the mulch
insert before removing the mowing
deck.
3.3 Securing the mulch insert
● Install the mulch insert. (
● Unscrew retaining nuts (1) and remove.
● Screw on ring nuts (B) and tighten.
● Attach both hooks (2) to ring nuts (B).
● After attaching both hooks (2), the
distance (C) must be approx. 20 cm.
After tightening the mulching key,
check that it is securely seated.
● Attach the grass catcher box (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower).
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4. Removing
The machine is prepared for collecting
grass in the grass catcher box by removing
the mulch insert.
3.1)
● Remove the grass catcher box (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower).
● Detach both hooks at the ring nuts.
3.3)
● Pull the mulch insert carefully out of the
discharge chute.
● Attach the grass catcher box (see
instruction manual of the ride-on
mower).

5. Mulching instructions

5.1 General information on mulching

When mulching, the grass clippings are
further shredded in the mowing deck
housing before being blown back into the
lawn, where they decompose.
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3.2) Benefits:
Finely shredded cuttings decompose
readily in the turf and return organic
nutrients to the lawn, serving as a natural
fertiliser.
Advantage:
Mulching is a time-saving (no emptying of
the grass catcher box) and convenient
lawn care method.

5.2 When is mulching permissible?

It is recommendable only to carry out
mulching when the lawn is dry and the
grass is not too high.
If the grass is too high, the lawn should be
mowed in two stages at different cutting
heights.
Never mulch a damp or wet lawn,
as the mowing deck can become
blocked and the grass clippings are
no longer finely shredded.
An inferior cutting performance
results.
5.3 How often should mulching be
performed?
To ensure a perfect, thick lawn, mulch
regularly and keep the grass short.
Main growth period:
Spring:
mulch at least twice per week.
Summer and autumn:
mulch at least once per week.
5.4 How should mulching be
performed?
The following points must be observed to
achieve good mulching results:
1. Use well sharpened mulching blades:
Only a sharp mulching blade should be
used when mulching.
2. Select the correct cutting height:
The cutting height should be selected so
that one third of the grass height is
removed and two thirds are left standing.
To ensure that the clippings are cleanly
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