Stihl RMA 339 C - Maintenance; General Maintenance and Component Care

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13.1 General
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
13.2 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Treating the machine carefully will protect
it against damage and extend its service
life.
● Remove the battery (Ö 8.3)
● Detach the grass catcher box (Ö 9.7)
Cleaning position RMA 339 C:
● 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).
(Ö 9.4)
● Open discharge flap (1) with your right
hand and hold it open.
● Hold the bracket with your left hand as
shown and hold the discharge flap
open. At the same time, press detent
lever (2) with your thumb and hold it
down.
● Hold the machine with your right hand
on the front handle and tilt it rearwards
slowly until the handlebar is in contact
with the ground as shown.
● Release discharge flap (1) and detent
lever (2) and check that the machine is
stable.
Cleaning position RMA 339:
● Fold down the dual handlebar (Ö 9.5)
● Tilt the lawn mower upwards and set
down on lower handlebars (3).
Notes on cleaning:
● Clean off dirt using little water, with a
brush or with a cloth. In particular, also
clean the mowing blade. Never spray
water on motor components, seals,
bearing points or electrical components
such as batteries or switches.
● First, remove accumulated clippings
using a stick.
● Remove dirt from the cooling air guide
(inlet slots) between the motor hood
and the lower housing to ensure that
the motor is adequately cooled.
13. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (Ö 4.).
Remove the safety plug,
particularly before
performing any work on the lawn
mower (Ö 9.2).
Risk of injury!
Before tilting the mower, place it on
firm, level, flat ground. The machine
may tip over when working on it in
the cleaning position. Always stand
to the side of the machine. Never
work in front of or behind the
mower.