Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
0478 111 9953 B - EN
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual
General
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual
Lawn mower with blade brake
clutch, BBC
Machine overview
For your safety
General
Refilling the tank – handling petrol
Battery and charger
Clothing and equipment
Transporting the machine
Before operation
During operation
Maintenance and repairs
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation
Disposal
Description of symbols
Standard equipment
Preparing the machine for
operation
General
Assembling the handlebar
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope
Installing the grass catcher box
Removing and inserting the mulch
insert
Fuel and engine oil
Controls
General
Controls on the handlebar
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
Adjusting the handlebar
Central cutting height adjustment
Battery and charger (RM 650 VE)
Level indicator
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Attaching and detaching the grass
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catcher box
Safety devices
44
Safety devices
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Motorstop lever
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Blade brake clutch (BBC)
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Notes on working with the
machine
45
Working area for operator
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Lawn mower with lawn roller
47
Applications
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How should mulching be
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performed?
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Operating the machine
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Checking the blade brake clutch
50
Starting the engine (RM 650 T,
RM 650 V, RM 655 V)
51
Starting the engine (RM 650 VE)
51
Stopping the engine (RM 650 T,
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RM 650 V, RM 650 VE, RM 655 V)
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Starting the engine (RM 650 VS,
RM 655 RS, RM 655 VS,
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RM 655 YS)
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Engaging the mowing blade
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(RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS)
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Disengaging the mowing blade
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(RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS)
54
Stopping the engine (RM 650 VS,
RM 655 RS, RM 655 VS,
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RM 655 YS)
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Self-propulsion
54
Emptying the grass catcher box
54
Maintenance
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