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Transporting lithium-ion batteries:
RM 650 VE: The battery is subject to the 
requirements for transporting hazardous 
goods. The battery is classed as a 
UN 3480 (lithium-ion battery) and has 
been tested in accordance with the UN 
Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, 
subsection 38.3.
The user may carry these batteries to the 
place of use of the machine without further 
restrictions during road transport.
Country-specific legislation must be 
observed in the case of air or sea 
transport.
For further transport instructions, see 
http://www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
20.1 REACH
REACH is an EC Directive for the 
registration, evaluation, authorisation and 
restriction of chemicals.
Information on compliance with the 
REACH Directive (EC) No. 1907/2006 is 
available from www.stihl.com/reach.
Fault:
Engine not starting
Possible cause:
– RM650T, RM650V, RM650VE, 
RM 655 V: Motorstop lever not 
pressed.
– RM650VS, RM655RS, RM655VS, 
RM 655 YS: Throttle lever is in Stop 
position.
– RM 650 VE: Battery discharged or 
defective.
– 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.
– Lawn mower housing blocked.
Design 4-stroke com-
bustion engine
Manufacturer, type Kohler HD775
Displacement 173 ccm
Starter Rope start
Nominal output at 
nominal speed
2,6 - 2800
kW - rpm
Fuel tank 1,4 l
Sound emissions
Measurement in accordance with 
2000/14/EC / S.I. 2001/1701:
Guaranteed sound 
power level L
WAd
98 dB(A)
Uncertainty K
WA
1,2 dB(A)
Measurement in accordance with EN ISO 
5395-2
Sound pressure level 
at workplace L
pA
84 dB(A)
Uncertainty K
pA
2 dB(A)
Hand-arm vibrations
Specified vibration characteristic in 
accordance with EN 12096:
Measured value a
hw
3,80 m/sec²
Uncertainty K
hw
1,90 m/sec²
Measurement in accordance with EN ISO 
5395-2, EN 20643
RM 655.0 YS:
Cutter bar drive BBC
Self-propulsion, rear 
wheels
Hydrostatic 
gearbox
Weight 56 kg
Engine
Design 4-stroke com-
bustion engine
Manufacturer, type Kawasaki 
FJ 180 V KAI
Displacement 179 ccm
Starter Rope start
Nominal output at 
nominal speed
2,9 - 2800
kW - rpm
Fuel tank 1,6 l
Sound emissions
Measurement in accordance with 
2000/14/EC / S.I. 2001/1701:
Guaranteed sound 
power level L
WAd
98 dB(A)
Uncertainty K
WA
1,0 dB(A)
Measurement in accordance with EN ISO 
5395-2:
Sound pressure level 
at workplace L
pA
84 dB(A)
Uncertainty K
pA
2dB(A)
Hand-arm vibrations
Specified vibration characteristic in 
accordance with EN 12096:
Measured value a
hw
3,00 m/sec²
Uncertainty K
hw
1,50 m/sec²
Measurement in accordance with EN ISO 
5395-2, EN 20643
21. Troubleshooting
 If necessary, contact a specialist 
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL 
specialist dealers.
@ See engine instruction manual.