Stihl RM 4.0 RT - Cleaning; Maintenance; Storing

► 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:
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The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
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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, 11.2.
► 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 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
► 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
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
► Have the lawn mower inspected annually by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
English 14 Storing
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