Stihl RM 248 User Manual

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English 9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
9.1 Starting the Engine
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press control bar for mowing (1) to the handlebar with the
left hand and hold.
► Slowly pull out starter handle (2) to the point of noticeable
resistance with the right hand.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter handle (2)
until the engine is running.
► If the engine does not start: see the engine instruction
manual.
9.2 Stopping the Engine
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Release the control bar for mowing.
The engine stops.
► Leave the user position.
10.1 Checking the Controls
Control bar for mowing
► Stop the engine.
► Pull the control bar for mowing fully in the direction of the
handlebar and release again.
► If the control bar for mowing is stiff or does not spring back
into the initial position: do not use the lawn mower and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The control bar for mowing is defective.
10.2 Checking the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 15.1.
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
–Widthb
– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is fallen
below: replace the blade, @ 19.2.
9 Starting and Stopping the Engine 10 Checking the Lawn Mower

Stihl RM 248 Specifications

General

Type	Push lawn mower
Cutting width	460 mm
Grass catcher	Yes
Product color	Black, Orange
Uncertainty K	2 m/s²
Housing material	Steel
Number of wheels	4 wheel(s)
Rotational speed	2900 RPM
Maximum lawn area	1200 m²
Mulching function	-
Sound power level	96 dB
Vibration emission	4 m/s²
Engine displacement	139 cm³
Sound pressure level	83 dB
Front wheels diameter	- mm
Maximum cutting height	75 mm
Minimum cutting height	25 mm
Grass collecting volume	55 L
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	26000 g