Stihl RM 253.3 T User 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 the fuel tank cap.
► Add fuel using a suitable filling aid, stopping at
least 15 mm short of the fuel tank brim.
► Place the fuel tank cap on the fuel tank.
► Turn the fuel tank cap 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.
► Hold handlebar (1).
► Press lever (2) downwards and hold.
► Fold up handlebar (1), ensuring that cable (3)
is not trapped.
► Release lever (2).
The handlebar audibly clicks into place.
► Press control bar for mowing (4) to handle‐
bar (1) and hold.
► Slowly pull starter handle (5) in the direction of
starter rope guide (6).
► Hook starter handle (5) into starter rope
guide (6).
► Release control bar for mowing (4).
► Connect the spark plug socket.
8.2 Folding the Handlebar
The handlebar can be folded for space-saving
transport or storage.
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the starter handle from the starter rope
guide and slowly guide back towards the
engine.
7 Refuelling the Lawn Mower English
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Stihl RM 253.3 T Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	RM 253.3 T
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English