Service Manual for a Viking MB650VR

[Viking650]

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

 

[mechanic mark]

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

let them know you want shop repair manual

 

[Viking650]

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]

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

 

[Viking650]

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

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

 

[bertsmobile1]

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.