Stihl RM 448 T User Manual

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11.2 Stopping the engine
● To stop the engine, release
motorstop lever (1).
Engine and mowing blade come to a
stop after a short run-down time.
11.3 Self-propulsion (RM 443 T,
RM 448 PC, RM 448 PT,
RM 448 T, RM 448 TX,
RM 448 TC, RM 448 VC)
The lawn mowers RM 443 T, RM 448 PC,
RM 448 PT, RM 448 T, RM 448 TX,
RM 448 TC and RM 448 VC are equipped
with self-propulsion.
RM 443 T, RM 448 PC, RM 448 PT,
RM448T, RM448TX, RM448TC:
One forward drive speed (single-speed
gearbox)
RM 448 VC:
Continuously variable forward drive speed
when driving (Vario gearbox)
Switching on self-propulsion:
● Start the engine. (Ö 11.1)
● Pull self-propulsion lever (1) to the
handlebar and hold.
Self-propulsion is switched on and the
lawn mower moves forwards.
Setting the drive speed (RM 448 VC):
● Increasing the driving speed:
Push Vario drive lever (2)
forwards when driving.
● Reducing the driving speed:
Pull Vario drive lever (2)
rearwards when driving.
Switching off self-propulsion:
● Release self-propulsion lever (1). Self-
propulsion is switched off and the lawn
mower comes to a standstill. The
engine continues to run.
11.4 Emptying the grass catcher
box
● Detach the grass catcher box. (Ö 8.3)
● Open the grass catcher box at the
tab (1). Fold up the upper part of the
grass catcher box (2) and hold. Fold the
grass catcher box rearwards and empty
the clippings.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (Ö 8.3)
12.1 General
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
12.2 Engine
Maintenance interval:
See engine instruction manual.
General information:
Observe the operating and maintenance
instructions contained in the attached
engine instruction manual.
To achieve a long service life, it is always
particularly important to maintain a
sufficient level of oil and to change the oil
and air filter regularly.
The recommended oil change intervals as
well as information on engine oil and oil
capacities can also be found in the engine
instruction manual.
The cooling ribs must always be kept clean
to ensure that the engine is adequately
cooled.
12.3 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Care of the machine will protect it against
damage and extend its service life.
Avoid damage to the machine!
Always actuate the self-propulsion
lever fully (to the stop) in order to
prevent resultant damage to the
gearbox.
Avoid damage to the machine!
Only actuate Vario drive lever (2)
when the engine is running.
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Risk of injury!
For safety reasons, the engine
must be stopped before removing
the grass catcher box.
12. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (Ö 4.).
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Stihl RM 448 T Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	RM 448 T
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English