Cleaning The Level Sensor (Grass Catcher Box); Mowing Blade Maintenance - Stihl RT 5097.1 Manual De Instrucciones

● Press the brake pedal to the stop and
hold. ( 8.13)
● Turn the ignition key to the "start
engine" position. ( 8.1)
The engine cannot be started when the
discharge chute switch is functioning
correctly.
Checking the reverse mowing safety
switch:
● Sit on the driver's seat – do not press
the reverse mowing safety switch.
● Start the engine ( 13.2) and allow it to
run at maximum speed.
( 8.2), ( 8.3)
● Engage the mowing deck.
( 8.5), ( 8.6)
● Select reverse driving direction and
drive off. ( 8.9)
If the reverse mowing safety switch is
functioning, the mowing deck will be
disengaged after 1 second.
15.12 Cleaning the level sensor (grass
catcher box)
The level sensor (grass catcher box) may
become soiled when mowing wet or moist
grass. This results in impaired function.
By way of prevention, clean the level
sensor following each mowing operation or
each time the discharge chute is cleaned.
● Stop the engine. ( 13.3)
● Remove the ignition key and keep it in a
safe place.
● Engage the parking brake. (
● Remove the grass catcher box.
( 13.10)
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Using slight pressure, press the level
sensor (grass catcher box) (1)
downwards. When doing so, it must move
easily and a quiet "clicking" of the switch
must be audible.
After the level sensor is released, it must
automatically return upwards to the initial
position.
● If the level sensor does not move easily
or is dirty, carefully clean it using a
brush – do not use water.

15.13 Mowing blade maintenance

Risk of injury!
Always wear gloves.
If you do not have the
necessary expertise or
auxiliary equipment, please always
contact a specialist dealer (STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist
dealers).
Never touch the mowing blades
before they have come to a
standstill.
8.14)
Always set down the mowing deck
on a non-slip surface.
Maintenance interval:
Every 25 operating hours
Maintenance operations:
– Check the mowing blade wear limits.
– RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL, RT 6127 ZL:
Check the installation position of the
mowing blades.
– Sharpen or replace the mowing blades
if necessary (poor mowing result).
Routing of the V-belt and rotational
direction of the mowing blades on the
models RT 5097, RT 5097 Z:
The V-belt is twisted through 180°
due to the double diversion at the
positions A.
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