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Maintenance operations after each use:
– Clean the machine (mowing deck, 
discharge chute) and any attachments. 
– Observe the instructions on cleaning 
the engine (see engine instruction 
manual).
– Clean the gearbox – brush off grass 
residues and any other dirt.
Maintenance operations after the first 
10 operating hours (initial operation):
– An inspection by your specialist dealer 
is recommended. 
STIHL recommends STIHL specialist 
dealers.
Maintenance operations after every 25 
operating hours:
– Checking of blade fastening and blade 
sharpness, observe blade wear limit.
Maintenance operations after every 50 
operating hours:
– General lubrication.
– Checking the installation position of the 
mowing deck. (Ö 14.8)
Maintenance operations after every 100 
operating hours:
– Replace the mowing blade.
– Allow inspection to be carried out by a 
specialist dealer. 
STIHL recommends STIHL specialist 
dealers.
14.2 Cleaning the machine
● Stop the engine. (Ö 12.3)
● Engage the parking brake. (Ö 8.10)
● Remove the ignition key and keep it in a 
safe place.
● Remove the mowing deck. (Ö 13.1)
● First, remove accumulated clipping 
deposits in the mowing deck housing 
using a stick.
● Clean the underside of the mowing 
deck with water and a brush.
● When cleaning the upper side of the 
mowing deck, ensure that the V-belt 
and toothed belt do not get wet – never 
spray water into the openings in the 
covers.
● Clean the discharge chute using 
running water and a brush when 
removed and well away from the 
machine.
● Remove grass residues from the 
mowing deck (upper and underside), 
engine compartment and gearbox. 
Clean the cooling ribs of the engine and 
gearbox.
● Clean the mowing blades with water 
and a brush – under no circumstances 
should you hit the mowing blades 
(e.g. with a hammer) to loosen dirt.
● Remove the grass catcher box clean 
using running water and a brush well 
away from the machine. (Ö 12.10)
14.3 Cleaning the level sensor (grass 
catcher box)
The level sensor (grass catcher box) may 
become soiled when mowing wet or moist 
grass. This results in impaired function.
By way of prevention, clean the level 
sensor following each mowing operation or 
each time the discharge chute is cleaned.
● Stop the engine. (Ö 12.3)
● Remove the ignition key and keep it in a 
safe place.
● Engage the parking brake. (Ö 8.10)
● Remove the grass catcher box. 
(Ö 12.10)
Avoid damage to the machine!
Remove all deposits from the upper 
side of the mowing deck in order to 
prevent accumulation of dry and 
therefore flammable organic 
material.
Note
During the inspection by the 
specialist dealer, the braking 
function is checked and, if 
necessary, the brakes are serviced. 
Furthermore, all required 
maintenance operations on the 
gearbox are carried out.
Avoid damage to the machine! 
Never spray water (high-pressure 
cleaner) onto engine components, 
seals, electrical components 
(battery, wiring harness, etc.) and 
bearing points. This may result in 
damage and expensive repairs.
Do not use aggressive cleaning 
agents. These cleaners can 
damage plastics and metals, 
impairing the safe operation of your 
STIHL machine. If you are unable 
to remove the dirt with water using 
a brush or a cloth, STIHL 
recommends the use of a special 
cleaner (e.g. STIHL special 
cleaner).
Always remove the mowing deck 
for cleaning and maintenance 
operations.