Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

V

Viking650

Forum Newbie

Joined

Mar 4, 2019

Threads

1

Messages

3

• Mar 4, 2019 / Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

• #1

New to the forum.

I have a VIKING MB650VR lawnmower (made by STIHL)

The gearbox has failed and I would like to replace it myself.

Does anybody know how I can get a repair / service manual?


Thankyou

Peter

 

M

mechanic mark

Lawn Pro

Joined

Jul 15, 2013

Threads

175

Messages

7,407

• Mar 4, 2019 / Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

• #2

https://www.vikingmowers.co.uk/owner-manuals-request-a-printed-manual.aspx

let them know you want shop repair manual

 

V

Viking650

Forum Newbie

Joined

Mar 4, 2019

Threads

1

Messages

3

• Mar 5, 2019 / Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

• #3

Thanks - I’ve emailed them so we’ll see if they can supply one.

Can I only get Stihl spares through a Stihl agent?

Peter

 

mistermowerman

Active Member

Joined

Mar 26, 2013

Threads

1

Messages

81

• Mar 8, 2019 / Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

• #4

Hello, a gearbox should be available through a Stihl dealer. remember to replace the belt at the same time as they wear out after a year or so. As far as a workshop manual is concerned Stihl more than likely will not make one available but to replace the gearbox is a fiddly but not a difficult job where you take the roller assembly out with the gearbox.Gary

 

V

Viking650

Forum Newbie

Joined

Mar 4, 2019

Threads

1

Messages

3

• Mar 8, 2019 / Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

• #5

mistermowerman said:

Hello, a gearbox should be available through a Stihl dealer. remember to replace the belt at the same time as they wear out after a year or so. As far as a workshop manual is concerned Stihl more than likely will not make one available but to replace the gearbox is a fiddly but not a difficult job where you take the roller assembly out with the gearbox.Gary

Click to expand...

Thanks for the advice

I have purchased a new gearbox and having taken the old one off, I know what you mean about ‘fiddly’

I used to work for Kärcher and we used to make all our workshop manuals freely available to anyone. I don’t understand all the secrecy with Stihl

 

B

bertsmobile1

Lawn Royalty

Joined

Nov 29, 2014

Threads

64

Messages

24,700

• Mar 8, 2019 / Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

• #6

To protect the dealers from competition.
Karcher is available from any corner store, Stihl only comes form Stihl dealers who pay dearly to remain part of the franchise.