Standard Equipment; Preparing The Machine For; Installing Mono Handlebar (Me 443 C); Installing Dual Handlebar (Me 443) - Viking ME 443 Manuel D'utilisation

6. Standard equipment

ME 443, ME 443 C:
Item Designation
A Basic unit
B Upper part of grass catcher
box
C Lower part of grass catcher
box
D Pin
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Instruction manual
ME 443:
E Quick-clamping device
F Screw
G Cable guide
H Cable clip
I Handlebar protection
ME 443 C:
J Sleeve
K Screw
L Washer
M Nut
The standard equipment may vary
depending on the country and
version type.

7. Preparing the machine for

operation
7.1 General
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
0478 121 9920 D - EN
● Place the machine on level and firm
ground when performing all the
operations described.
2 7.2 Installing mono handlebar
(ME 443 C)
Qty.
1 ● 1 Insert sleeve (J) in the bore
on handlebar (1).
1
● 2 Fit two washers (L) with the convex
1
side facing inwards onto the sleeve.
● 3 Hold sleeve (J) and washers (L) and
2
insert together with handlebar (1) into
1
handlebar console (2).
● 4 Insert nut (M) into the handlebar
console as shown.
2
● 5 Insert bolt (K) from the outside
2
inwards through the bores in
1
handlebar (1) and in handlebar
1
console (2) and tighten.
Tightening torque:
2
18 - 22 Nm
Installing electric cable:
1
● Press electric cable (3) into the holders
1
on the handlebar console and
2
handlebar (4, 5) as shown and fasten to
1
the handlebar using cable clip (6).
7.3 Installing dual handlebar
(ME 443)
● Insert screw (F) through the bore
in cable guide (G).
● Fit upper handlebar (2) onto lower
handlebar sections (1).
● Attach cable guide (G) to electric
cable (3) and insert screw (F) through
the bore from the inside outwards.
4.).
● On the opposite side, insert screw (F)
from the outside inwards through the
bores.
● Fit handlebar protection (I) and screw
quick clamping devices (E) onto
screws (F) (the screw should project by
about one screw thread turn) and fold
3
upwards.
● Check correct assembly:
Quick-clamping devices (E) must be
sufficiently tightened so that they are
pressed tightly against the handlebar
and the upper handlebar is firmly
connected to the lower handlebar.
If the handlebar is not firmly installed or
the quick-clamping devices are not
correctly located, open the quick-
clamping devices and turn them until
they are securely fastened.
● Insert electric cable (3) into holder (4) of
the handlebar console as shown.
Installing cable clip:
Danger of electric shock!
In order to prevent damage to the
insulating layer on the handlebar,
only press on the cable clips by
hand. Do not use any tools (e.g.
hammer or screwdriver).
● Press cable clip (H) onto the upper
handlebar. Distance between the cable
clip and switch:
25 - 27 cm
4
Insert electric cable (3) into cable
clip (H) as shown, close tab (5) and
allow it to engage.
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