Stihl RM 650 V - Installing the Grass Catcher Box; Removing and Inserting the Mulch Insert; Fuel and Engine Oil; Controls

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● Slowly pull out recoil starter rope (2)
and detach it from rope guide (3).
● Slowly return recoil starter rope (2) and
release motorstop lever (1).
● Connect the spark plug socket.
8.4 Installing the grass catcher
box
● Fit upper part of grass catcher
box (C) onto lower part of grass catcher
box (B).
● Push pin (D) through bores provided
from inside.
● Allow the upper part of the grass
catcher box to engage in the lower part
of the grass catcher box using slight
pressure.
● Attach the grass catcher box. ( 9.7)
8.5 Removing and inserting the
mulch insert
RM650T, RM650V, RM650VE,
RM 650 VS, RM 655 V, RM 655 VS,
RM 655 YS:
The lawn mower is equipped with a mulch
insert as standard. The mulch insert is
installed in the discharge chute on
delivery.
Removing the mulch insert:
● Open the discharge flap and hold it
open.
● Lift detent catch (1) and pull mulch
insert (I) diagonally upwards out of the
discharge chute.
● Close the discharge flap and attach the
grass catcher box if necessary.
Inserting the mulch insert:
● Open the discharge flap and hold it
open. Detach the grass catcher box if
necessary. ( 9.7)
● Insert mulch insert (I) in the discharge
chute diagonally from above as shown,
turn to the horizontal position, press
down and engage audibly with both
retaining lugs (2) in the housing.
● Close the discharge flap.
8.6 Fuel and engine oil
Engine oil:
Please consult the engine
instruction manual for the type of
engine oil to be used and the oil capacity.
Check the oil filling level at regular
intervals (see engine instruction manual).
Avoid exceeding or falling below the
correct oil level.
Screw on the oil tank cap properly prior to
operating the engine.
Fuel:
Recommendation:
Fresh good quality fuels,
unleaded petrol.
Please consult the engine instruction
manual for details on the fuel quality
(octane rating).
9.1 General
● Place the machine on level and firm
ground when performing all the
operations described.
9.2 Controls on the handlebar
Avoid damage to the machine!
Always keep the removed mulch
insert in a safe place and never use
for another purpose (e.g. as a
wedge).
Only use the mulch insert in
conjunction with the standard
blade.
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Avoid damage to the machine!
Top up engine oil before starting for
the first time. Use a suitable filling
aid when topping up the engine oil
and when refuelling (e.g. funnel).
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9. Controls
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" ( 5.).
1 Motorstop lever
(RM 650 T, RM 650 V, RM 650 VE,
RM 655 V)
1 Blade stop lever
(RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS)
2 Self-propulsion lever
3 Throttle lever
(RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS)
4 Driving speed lever
(RM 650 V, RM 650 VS, RM 650 VE,
RM 655 V, RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS)
5 Blade clutch lever
(RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS)
6 Start button
(RM 650 VE)
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