Storing; Storing The Lawn Mower; Cleaning; Upending The Lawn Mower - Stihl RM 2.0 RT Manual De Instrucciones

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► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front of the housing using both hands and
another person holds the handlebar using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold the handlebar,
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front of the housing using both hands and
another person holds the handlebar using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so it does not
tip over and cannot move.

14 Storing

14.1

Storing the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the
following conditions:
– The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The lawn mower cannot tip over.
– The lawn mower cannot roll away.
If the lawn mower is to be stored for more than
three months:
► Run the fuel tank empty.
► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
► Change the engine oil as described in the
engine instruction manual.
► Unscrew the spark plug.
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8.2.
WARNING
■ Sparks may escape if the starter handle is
pulled out while the spark plug socket is
detached. Sparks may cause fires and explo‐
sions in highly flammable or explosive environ‐
ments. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to people and damage to property.
► Keep the spark plug socket away from
the spark plug opening.
► Pull out and return the starter handle a num‐
ber of times.
► Screw in the spark plug and tighten firmly.

15 Cleaning

15.1

Upending the Lawn Mower

► Run the fuel tank empty.
The engine stops.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Set the cutting height to position 1,
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Hold handlebar (1) and open quick-clamping
devices (2).
► Set down handlebar (1) to the rear.
► Upend the lawn mower.
15.2

Cleaning the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade
with a stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.

16 Maintenance

16.1

Maintenance Intervals

Maintenance intervals are dependent on the
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
intervals:
Engine
14 Storing
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