Stihl RT 4097 SX - Wear and Damage Prevention; Routine Maintenance Importance

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Before connecting:
● Read and observe the information in
the instruction manuals for the STIHL
chargers.
● Read and observe the instructions in
the battery supplementary sheet.
Connecting:
● Stop the engine. (Ö 12.3)
● Engage the parking brake. (Ö 8.12)
● Open the engine hood. (Ö 14.3)
Only connect the STIHL ACB 010 battery
float charger or the STIHL ADL 012
diagnostic charger to the charger plug (1).
14.20 Combustion engine
Observe the operating and maintenance
instructions contained in the attached
engine instruction manual.
To achieve a long service life, it is always
particularly important to maintain a
sufficient level of oil and to change the
engine oil and air filter regularly.
14.21 Gearbox
For the user, the gearbox is maintenance-
free.
During the inspections of the machine by
the specialist dealer, the required
maintenance operations are performed on
the gearbox.
14.22 Storage
● Store the machine in a dry and dust-
free room out of reach of children and
unauthorised persons.
● Any machine faults must be remedied
prior to storage in order to maintain a
safe operating condition.
● Close the fuel cock. (Ö 14.8)
● Remove the ignition key and keep in a
place where no unauthorised persons,
especially children, can access it.
14.23 Extended periods of inoperation
(e.g. winter break)
● Carefully clean all external parts of the
engine and machine, in particular the
cooling ribs.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
● Remove the fuel from the fuel tank and
carburettor (e.g. by running empty).
● Engage the parking brake. (Ö 8.12)
● Observe the information in the engine
instruction manual.
● Perform an engine oil change (engine
instruction manual). (Ö 14.13)
● Disconnect the battery. (Ö 14.18)
● Store the battery safely in fully-charged
condition, in a cool and dry room.
14.24 Following storage for extended
periods (e.g. over winter)
● Check the battery voltage. If the
minimum voltage is not achieved, fully
recharge the battery using a battery
charger before installation.
Minimum voltage: 11,5 V
● Insert and connect the battery.
(Ö 14.18)
● Check the tyre pressures. (Ö 14.9)
● Check the fuel level and top up if
necessary.
● Perform an engine oil change if
necessary. (Ö 14.13)
● Check the engine oil level and top up if
necessary. (Ö 14.12)
Avoid damage to the machine!
Never charge the battery when the
engine is running.
Only the STIHL ACB 010 battery
float charger or the STIHL ADL 012
diagnostic charger may be
connected to the charger plug.
Other chargers, particularly those
with a higher charging current, can
damage the machine.
In order to charge the battery using
another chargers, it must first be
removed.