Stopping The Engine; Cleaning The Machine; Checking Blade Wear - Stihl RM 3 RT Manual De Instrucciones

11.2 Stopping the engine

● Release the motorstop lever (1).
The engine and blade come to a
standstill within 3 seconds.
11.3 Switching self-propulsion
on and off
Switching on self-propulsion
● Start the engine. ( 11.1)
● Pull self-propulsion lever (1) to the
handlebar and hold.
Self-propulsion is switched on and the
lawn mower moves forward.
Drive speed:
3,5 km/h
Switching off self-propulsion
● Release self-propulsion lever (1).
Self-propulsion is switched off and the
lawn mower comes to a standstill.
The engine and blade continue to run.
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12. Maintenance
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Risk of injury!
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" ( 4.), particularly the
subsection "Maintenance and
repairs" ( 4.7), and follow all
safety instructions exactly before
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performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
Allow the machine to
cool and detach the
spark plug socket before
performing any
maintenance or cleaning
operations.
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.

12.1 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
Care of the machine will protect it against
damage and extend its service life.
Risk of injury!
Stop the engine, detach the spark
plug socket and allow the machine
to cool down.
Empty the fuel tank (run empty)
before placing the machine in the
cleaning position.
The machine is only safely in the
cleaning position as shown.
● Set down the upper handlebar
rearwards.
● Place two suitable wooden blocks
(height: 7 - 8 cm) on the ground behind
the machine as shown.
● Lift up the machine at the front at the
wheel fork and place on the wooden
blocks as shown.
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 onto engine components, seals
or bearing points.
● First, remove accumulated clipping
deposits using a stick.
● If necessary, use a special cleaner
(e.g. STIHL special cleaner).

12.2 Checking blade wear

Maintenance interval:
Before each use
Risk of injury!
Blades are subjected to differing
degrees of wear depending on the
location and duration of use. If you
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use the machine on sandy ground
or use it frequently under dry
conditions, the blade will be
subjected to greater loads and will
wear more quickly than the
average. A worn blade may break
off and cause serious injuries. The
instructions for blade maintenance
must therefore always be observed.
● Tilt the mower upwards into the
cleaning position. (
● Clean mowing blade (1).
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