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0478 111 9935 B - EN
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Fault:
Engine not starting
Possible cause:
Motorstop lever not pressed.
No fuel in tank.
Fuel line blocked.
Inferior, dirty or old fuel in tank.
Air filter dirty.
Spark plug socket detached from spark
plug; ignition lead not properly fastened
to socket.
Spark plug dirty or damaged; incorrect
electrode gap.
Remedy:
Press motorstop lever to handlebar and
hold. (Ö 9.1)
Refill fuel tank. (Ö 7.6)
Clean fuel line. , #
Always use fresh, good quality fuel,
unleaded petrol; clean
carburettor. , #
Clean air filter. , #
Connect spark plug socket; check
connection between ignition lead and
socket. , #
Clean or replace spark plug; adjust
electrode gap. #
Fault:
Starting problems or deteriorating engine
power.
Possible cause:
Lawn mower housing blocked.
Mowing at an excessively low cutting
height or propulsion speed is too high in
relation to the cutting height.
Water in fuel tank and carburettor;
carburettor blocked.
Fuel tank contaminated.
Air filter dirty.
Spark plug dirty.
Remedy:
Clean lawn mower housing (detach
spark plug socket!). (Ö 12.1)
Select a higher cutting height or reduce
the pushing speed. (Ö 8.5)
Empty fuel tank, clean fuel line and
carburettor. #
Clean fuel tank. #
Clean air filter. #
Clean spark plug. #
Fault:
Engine overheating.
Possible cause:
Oil level in engine too low.
Cooling ribs dirty.
Remedy:
Change engine oil. (Ö 7.6)
Clean cooling ribs. (Ö 12.1)
Fault:
Excessive vibration during operation.
Possible cause:
Cutting unit defective.
Engine mounting loose.
Remedy:
Check mowing blade, blade shaft and
blade fastening (blade fastening screw
and retaining washer), and repair if
necessary. #
Tighten engine mounting bolts. #
Fault:
No drive when self-propulsion lever is
actuated. (RM 4 RT, RM 4 RT,
RM 4 RTP)
Possible cause:
Self-propulsion cable damaged
(e.g. kinked)
Remedy:
Replace cable #
Fault:
Poor cut, lawn turning yellow
Possible cause:
Mowing blade is blunt or worn,
Remedy:
Sharpen or replace the mowing blade
(Ö 12.3), (Ö 12.4), #

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Stihl RM 4 R Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeWalk behind lawn mower
Motor typeSingle cylinder OHV
Cutting width530 mm
Grass catcherNo
Product colorBlack, Orange, White
Uncertainty K1.6 m/s²
Ergonomic handleYes
Housing materialSteel
Number of wheels4 wheel(s)
Rotational speed2800 RPM
Maximum lawn area1500 m²
Sound power level93 dB
Handle(s) featuresSoft grip
Vibration emission3.2 m/s²
Engine displacement149 cm³
Maximum cutting height70 mm
Minimum cutting height30 mm
Motor power3 hp
Engine power2200 W
Power sourceGasoline
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight34000 g

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