Viking lawn mowers: description, popular models and tips for use

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The lineup
Instruction manual

Viking lawn mowers have become the market leader in garden care and a favorite among gardeners. They can be easily recognized from a thousand by their characteristic body and bright green color. Also, this company has managed to establish itself as reliable products, new production technologies and high-quality assembly in Austria and Switzerland.

The range of the company includes 8 lines of lawn mowers, which combine more than 50 items. All of them are divided by power and purpose (household, professional) and by the type of engine (gasoline, electric).

Peculiarities

The Viking company has established itself in the market due to its high European standards and features of the manufactured devices, among which there are several:

the frame of the devices is made of extra strong steel, which protects the device from external damage and reliably fixes all the controls;
the corrugated coating applied to the wheels enhances adhesion to the ground surface, but at the same time they do not damage the grass cover and do not harm its growth;
knives are made of high quality stainless steel, which reduces the risk of grass oxidation and further yellowing;
in the design of each lawn mower, noise-reducing pads are provided, which reduce the noise level to 98-99 decibels;
the devices have a functional foldable handle for increased ergonomics.

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Gasoline

A very common type of lawn mower, as they are highly efficient and low in price. But like all devices on gasoline engines, they have one major drawback - harmful emissions into the atmosphere. They are also quite bulky and heavy, but the results of their work can pleasantly surprise any gardener.

The lines contain self-propelled gasoline units, which are considered the best among competitors, since they are more reliable and autonomous.

Electrical

Electric mowers are easy to use, environmentally friendly, easy to operate and very quiet. All this will provide comfort when caring for the garden. But they also have their drawbacks: they require a constant source of electricity, quickly become unusable, and overheat greatly.

Also, do not forget that moisture is the main enemy of electrical appliances, so you cannot use an electric mower on wet grass.

But even if such a technique is broken, it will not be difficult to buy a new one, since the prices for these devices are low.

Rechargeable

This is an ideal option for people who monitor the cleanliness of the world around them and do not have the opportunity to constantly be near sources of electricity. Cordless lawn mowers are compact and comfortable to use. On average, one charge lasts up to 6-8 hours of continuous operation without any emissions into the atmosphere.

It is worth considering only the disadvantage that battery-powered lawn mowers are not so powerful, so you will not be able to process a large area at once.

Also, after a breakdown, the device cannot be simply thrown away, but it is necessary to find a special place where it will be disassembled and the battery is disposed of.

Robot mower

Innovation in the market for garden care technology. The main disadvantage of such mowers is the price and low prevalence in Russia. Such a device will save you a lot of time, because it is completely autonomous and does not need human help. Flexible settings will allow you to adjust the operation of the machine to the smallest detail, and installed cameras and sensors will help monitor the condition and location of the lawn mower.

Before buying a device, it is worth checking the surface of the bevel - it should be as flat as possible, and also make sure that during operation the mower is not in danger from the outside.

The lineup

This list presents the best Viking lawn mowers to make gardening your new hobby.

Petrol cutters (brushcutters)

Viking MB 248:

country of origin - Switzerland;
type of food - gasoline engine;
the average area of land cultivation is 1.6 sq. km;
weight - 25 kg;
blade capture area - 500 mm;
bevel height - 867 mm;
discharge of cut grass - back section;
collector type - solid;
the volume of the grass-catcher - 57 l;
wheel drive type - absent;
number of wheels - 4;
mulching - absent;
warranty period - 1 year;
number of cylinders - 2;
engine type - four-stroke piston.

MB 248 - non-self-propelled lawn mower, belonging to the type of gasoline household. It was developed for lawn and grass care in an area of no more than 1.6 square kilometers.

Easily tackles dense grass, reeds, thorns and other plants with a range of very sharp stainless steel blades and a 1331cc carburetor.

The petrol cutter is equipped with a four-stroke internal combustion engine with a volume of 134 cm. It is started with an external cable.

The machine is equipped with a stepped centrally adjustable height system that allows you to mow a lawn from 37 to 80 mm in height. The gripping area of the blades is 500 mm. Disposal of grass occurs in one accessible way - collecting it in a special compartment located at the back. To control the filling, an indicator is installed on the top cover of the mower, which will notify you if the tank is completely filled with grass.

The wheels are reinforced with double shock-absorbing bearings for greater stability, which increases their service life and helps in course adjustment.

Viking MV 2 RT:

country of origin - Austria;
type of food - gasoline engine;
the average area of land cultivation is 1.5 sq. km;
weight - 30 kg;
blade capture area - 456 mm;
bevel height - 645 mm;
discharge of cut grass - back section;
collector type - solid;
the volume of the grass-catcher is absent;
wheel drive type - absent;
number of wheels - 4;
mulching - present;
warranty period –1.5 years;
number of cylinders - 2;
engine type - four-stroke piston.

MV 2 RT - front-wheel drive lawn mower with self-propelled function, belongs to household appliances for gardening and is designed to work on an area of up to 1.5 square kilometers. Equipped with a powerful 198 hp engine. A feature of this model is the useful BioClip function, in other words, mulching. Sharp gears built into it break the grass into small particles, and then, through a special side hole, the grass is thrown out.

This allows you to fertilize the grass cover immediately in the process.

The suspension is reinforced with metal inserts that will support the entire structure while working on uneven ground.

Viking MB 640T:

country of origin - Switzerland;
type of food - gasoline engine;
the average area of land cultivation is 2.5 sq. km;
weight - 43 kg;
blade capture area - 545 mm;
bevel height - 523 mm;
discharge of cut grass - back section;
type of grass-catcher - fabric;
the volume of the grass-catcher - 45 l;
type of wheel drive - present;
number of wheels - 3;
mulching - present;
warranty period - 1 year;
number of cylinders - 3;
engine type - four-stroke piston.

This lawnmower has been designed to handle large areas and tackle tall grass. For this the design provides for a lawn roller, which will compact the grass before mowing, thereby increasing the efficiency of the blades... The grass itself falls into the rear collector.The machine is equipped with only three large wheels, but due to their size, the stability of the machine does not suffer in the least, and the moving joints between them help to overcome any irregularities.

Despite its large size, the MB 640T can be easily disassembled, and assembly will take no more than 5 minutes.

Electric braids

Viking ME 340:

country of origin - Switzerland;
type of power supply - electric motor;
average cultivation area - 600 sq. m;
weight - 12 kg;
blade capture area - 356 mm;
bevel height - 324 mm;
discharge of cut grass - back section;
type of grass-catcher - fabric;
the volume of the grass-catcher - 50 l;
wheel drive type - front;
number of wheels - 4;
mulching - absent;
warranty period –2 years;
number of cylinders - 3;
type of motor - two-stroke piston.

Despite the low engine power, the volume of the mowed grass is quite large. This is provided by one large knife with a radius of rotation of 50 cm, as well as its coating, which protects the blade from corrosion and microcracks. Also in the ME340 there are automatic height adjusters, which will automatically adjust the mower to the desired mowing level. Another advantage of the electric mower is its small size, which simplifies the storage and operation of this technique.

All the necessary buttons are located on the handle, so you don't have to spend a lot of time looking for them, and the protected cord will protect you from accidental electric shock.

Of the minuses, it can be noted that the electric scythe has unreliable engine mounts, which can loosen in a month, as a result of which there is a risk of engine breakdown.

Viking ME 235:

country of origin - Austria;
type of power supply - electric motor;
average cultivation area - 1 sq. km;
weight - 23 kg;
blade capture area - 400 mm;
bevel height - 388 mm;
discharge of cut grass - back section;
grass catcher type - plastic;
grass catcher volume - 65 l;
wheel drive type - rear;
number of wheels - 4;
mulching - optional;
warranty period –2 years;
number of cylinders - 2;
type of motor - two-stroke piston.

A varnish sun-protective coating will keep the mower engine from excessive overheating, and a durable housing made of resistant polymers will completely protect the inside of the machine from external damage and even reduce the level of vibration during operation. The installed branded bearings will simplify the control over the movement of the device. Also ME235 is equipped with an emergency shutdown system. It works when the wire is damaged or overstretched.

Do not forget that ME235 in its device has the ability to install an additional unit instead of a grass catcher. This will allow you to mulch the grass at the same time as mowing the lawn, improving its quality and the condition of the land on which it grows.

Rechargeable

Viking MA 339:

country of origin - Austria;
type of power supply - 64A / h battery;
the average area of land cultivation is 500 sq. m;
weight - 17 kg;
blade capture area - 400 mm;
bevel height - 256 mm;
discharge of cut grass - on the left side;
the volume of the grass-catcher - 46 l;
wheel drive type - full;
number of wheels - 4;
mulching - present;
warranty period - 2.5 years;
number of cylinders - 4;
engine type - piston four-stroke.

It has many advantages, but the most significant is complete environmental friendliness.

Viking MA339 during operation does not emit toxic components formed during fuel combustion into the atmosphere.

Also, among its advantages, one can single out self-propelledness, easy start, almost complete noiselessness and sealing of the deck. Viking MA339 has a wide range of functions, and the body made of durable plastic and a folding handle and wheels increase the ergonomics and comfort in storing equipment. What's more, this mower has a unique battery that can be easily installed on other Viking machines.

Instruction manual

For optimal device performance there are some rules to follow

Before each new session of use, you need to change the oil. It's easy to change it. It is enough to open the tank lid and drain the old oil (it smells bitter, and the color is brown) using a hose or, simply turning the mower over, fill in new oil. You need to refuel it as needed.

When changing the oil, the main thing is not to smoke.

Familiarize yourself with all controls in order to quickly stop the operation of the device in an emergency. Also check that the recoil starter is working properly.