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Pull the tension spring (2) rearwards and 
attach at the recess in the mowing 
deck (1).
General maintenance instructions:
● The maintenance schedule and 
maintenance intervals must be strictly 
observed.
● Observe the maintenance schedule 
and maintenance operations in the 
engine instruction manual.
Before any maintenance, repair and 
cleaning operations:
● Park the machine on level and solid 
ground.
● Stop the engine. (Ö 12.3)
● Engage the parking brake. (Ö 8.12)
● Allow the engine and muffler to cool 
down completely.
The following maintenance and repair 
work can be found in the engine 
instruction manual:
– Replacing the air filter.
– Information on engine oil (type, oil 
capacity, etc.).
– Checking and replacing the spark plug.
– Changing the fuel filter.
– Cleaning the engine.
14.1 Maintenance schedule
All the instructions in the maintenance 
schedule must be strictly observed. 
Non-observance of the maintenance plan 
can lead to significant damage to the 
machine.
Maintenance operations prior to initial 
use:
In order to achieve more efficient and safer 
operation and to prevent faults, it is 
important to be familiar with the condition 
of the machine.
Risk of injury:
After installation of the mowing 
deck, perform a visual check and 
ensure correct installation.
Then perform an operational check.
Ensure that no other persons, 
particularly children or animals are 
in the vicinity. Only perform the 
operational check when the user is 
sitting on the machine.
14. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Before all maintenance and repair 
work, carefully read and observe 
the section "For your safety" and 
especially the subsection 
"Maintenance and repairs". (Ö 4.)
Remove the ignition key 
to prevent inadvertent 
starting of the engine.
Always wear gloves.
Never touch the mowing 
blades before they have 
come to a standstill.
For safety reasons, maintenance 
operations on the brakes are not 
permitted. Only allow adjustment 
and maintenance operations to be 
performed by a specialist dealer.
STIHL recommends 
STIHL specialist dealers.
Note
Due to heavy-duty use, especially 
in professional operation, shorter 
maintenance intervals than those 
specified here may be required. 
Moreover, extreme external 
conditions such as sandy or stony 
ground, dust, etc. may lead to 
shorter maintenance intervals than 
those specified in the instruction 
manual.
An inspection by a specialist dealer 
must be performed after every 100 
operating hours or once a year. 
STIHL recommends 
STIHL specialist dealers.