Stihl RM 2 R - Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation; Adding Engine Oil; Refuelling the Lawn Mower

be disabled. This may result in serous or fatal
injury to people.
► Replace worn or damaged parts.
► If the lawn mower needs to be maintained
or repaired: consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
►
Maintain the blade as described in this
instruction manual.
■ The user may cut themselves on sharp cutting
edges during blade cleaning, maintenance or
repair. This may result in injury to the user.
►
Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
■ The blade may become hot during sharpening.
This may result in the user burning them‐
selves.
►
Wait until the blade has cooled down.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower
for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
–
Lawn mower, 4.6.1.
–
Blade, 4.6.2.
►
Clean the lawn mower, 15.2.
►
Check the blade, 10.2.
►
Add engine oil, 6.1.
►
Fold up the handlebar, 8.1.
►
Refuel the lawn mower, 7.1.
►
Set the cutting height, 11.2.
►
Check the controls, 10.1.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
6 Adding Engine Oil
6.1 Adding Engine Oil
The engine oil lubricates and cools the engine.
The engine oil specification and capacity can be
found in the engine instruction manual.
NOTICE
■ The lawn mower does not contain any engine
oil on delivery. Starting the engine with no or
too little engine oil may damage the lawn
mower.
►
Always check the engine oil level before
starting and if necessary top up.
► Add the engine oil as described in the engine
instruction manual.
7 Refuelling the Lawn Mower
7.1 Refuelling the Lawn Mower
NOTICE
■ The lawn mower may be damaged if the cor‐
rect fuel is not used.
► See the engine instruction manual.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Clean the area around the fuel tank cap with a
damp cloth.
► Turn fuel tank cap (1) anti-clockwise until it
can be removed.
► Remove fuel tank cap (1).
► Add fuel, stopping at least 15 mm short of the
fuel tank brim.
► Place fuel tank cap (1) on the fuel tank.
► Turn fuel tank cap (1) clockwise and tighten
firmly by hand.
The fuel tank is sealed.
8 Adjusting the Lawn Mower
for the User
8.1 Folding Up the Handlebar
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
English 5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
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