Stihl RT 5097 C - Operations Prior to Initial Use; Controls; Ignition Lock with Light Switch; Throttle Lever with Choke Function (RT 5097, RT 5097 C, RT 6112 C)

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● Check engine oil filling level. (Ö 15.8)
● Fill fuel tank. (Ö 13.1)
● Open fuel cock. (Ö 15.7)
● Optimise tyre pressure. (Ö 15.16)
8.1 Ignition lock with light switch
The ignition lock serves to start
and stop the engine and to switch
the headlamps on and off.
Insert ignition key (1) in ignition lock (2).
The following four positions can be
selected by turning the ignition key:
Engine off:
The engine is switched off or will
be stopped. The lights are
switched off and the ignition key can be
removed.
Lights on (operation with
lights):
Running engine:
The lights are switched on and the engine
continues to run.
Engine off:
The lights are switched on.
Ignition on/engine running:
The ignition is switched on and
the lights are switched off.
Following starting, the ignition key returns
automatically to this position and the
engine continues to run.
Start engine:
When all safety-relevant points
for starting are fulfilled and the
ignition key is turned to this
position, the engine starts.
On releasing the ignition key, it returns
automatically to the "engine running"
position.
8.2 Throttle lever with choke function
(RT 5097, RT 5097 C, RT 6112 C)
To start a cold engine, move the throttle
lever on the models RT 5097, RT 5097 C
and RT 6112 C to the choke position.
7. Operations prior to initial
use
Warning!
Prior to all operations on the ride-on
mower, carefully read and observe
the section "For your safety". (Ö 4.)
8. Controls
Avoid damage to the machine.
The ignition key can only be
inserted and removed in the
"engine off" position.
The ignition lock can only be
operated with the appropriate
ignition key – never use a
screwdriver or other such object.
Note
When the engine is stopped, a
signal tone is activated after 20
seconds in the "lights on" and
"ignition on" positions. The acoustic
signal indicates that the battery is
being discharged. To deactivate the
signal tone, turn the ignition key to
the "engine off" position or start the
engine.
Do not use the choke when starting
a warm engine (throttle lever in
MAX position).
Deactivate the choke as soon as
the engine is running.
Never move the throttle lever to the
choke position when the engine is
running.