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4,2 km/h
RM 650 V, RM 650 VE, RM 650 VS, 
RM 655 V, RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS:
Continuously variable forward drive speed 
when using the driving speed lever
RM 650 V, RM 650 VE, RM 650 VS, 
RM 655 V, RM 655 VS:
2,6 km/h – 4,6 km/h
RM 655 YS:
0,5 km/h – 6,3 km/h
Switching on self-propulsion:
● Start the engine. ( 13.2), ( 13.5)
● Pull self-propulsion lever (1) to the 
handlebar and hold.
Self-propulsion is switched on and the 
lawn mower moves forward.
Setting the drive speed:
● Increasing the driving speed:
Press driving speed lever (2) 
forwards when driving.
● Reducing the driving speed:
Pull driving speed 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.
13.10 Emptying the grass 
catcher box
● Detach the grass catcher box. ( 9.7)
● Open the grass catcher box at tab (1). 
Fold up the upper part of grass catcher 
box (2) and hold. Fold the grass catcher 
box rearwards and empty the clippings.
The grass catcher box can be held 
securely and emptied easily using 
handles (3, 4) on the upper and lower 
part of the grass catcher box.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. ( 9.7)
14.1  General
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once 
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL 
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
14.2 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Care of the machine will protect it against 
damage and extend its service life.
Cleaning position:
● RM650T, RM650V, RM650VS, 
RM 655 RS, RM 655 V, RM 655 VS, 
RM 655 YS:
Detach the recoil starter rope from the 
rope guide. ( 8.3)
● If necessary, remove the mulch insert 
( 8.5) or detach the grass catcher 
box. ( 9.7)
● Stand to the right of the machine to tilt it 
upwards.
● Set the upper handlebar to the lowest 
position (as far as the stop, the detent 
lever does not engage in this position). 
( 9.3)
● Open discharge flap (2) with your right 
hand and hold it open.
Avoid damage to the machine!
Always actuate the self-propulsion 
lever fully (to the stop) in order to 
prevent resultant damage to the 
gearbox.
RM 650 V, RM 650 VE, 
RM 650 VS, RM 655 V, 
RM 655 VS: Avoid damage to the 
Vario gearbox!
Only actuate driving speed lever (2) 
when the engine is running.
Risk of injury!
Before detaching the grass catcher 
box, stop the engine or disengage 
the mowing blade and allow to 
come to a standstill.
A completely filled grass catcher 
box can weigh up to 20 kg.
14. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in 
the section "For your safety" ( 5.).
Risk of injury!
Stop the engine, detach the spark 
plug socket, remove the battery (on 
RM 650 VE) and allow the machine 
to cool.
Empty the fuel tank (run empty) 
before placing the machine in the 
cleaning position.
The machine is only safely in the 
cleaning position when the 
discharge flap is open.