Storing; Storing The Lawn Mower; Cleaning; Upending The Lawn Mower - Stihl RM 4.0 RT Manual De Instrucciones

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► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front transport handle using both hands and
another person holds the handlebar using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold down the handlebar.
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front transport handle using both hands and
another person holds the rear transport han‐
dle using both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so it does not
tip over and cannot move.

14 Storing

14.1

Storing the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the
following conditions:
– The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The lawn mower cannot tip over.
– The lawn mower cannot roll away.

15 Cleaning

15.1

Upending the Lawn Mower

► Run the fuel tank empty.
The engine stops.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Set the cutting height to position 1,
30
► Detach spark plug socket (1).
► Unhook starter handle (2) from starter rope
guide (3).
► Hold handlebar (4) and open quick-clamping
devices (5).
► Set down handlebar (4) to the rear.
► Upend the lawn mower.
15.2
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade
with a stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.

16 Maintenance

16.1
Maintenance intervals are dependent on the
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
intervals:
Engine
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine
instruction manual.
Lawn mower
11.2.
► Have the lawn mower inspected annually by a
STIHL specialist dealer.

Cleaning the Lawn Mower

Maintenance Intervals

14 Storing
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