Stihl RM 248.3 T Manual De Instrucciones página 35

15 Cleaning
► 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.
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
number of times.
► Screw in the spark plug and tighten firmly.
14.2 Storage Position
The lawn mower can be folded for space-saving
storage.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Set the cutting height to the highest setting.
11.2
► Fold the handlebar.
► Hold the lawn mower with one hand on han‐
dle (1) and the other hand on transport han‐
dle (2) and upend.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Upending the Lawn Mower
► Run the fuel tank empty.
The engine stops.
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8.2
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Unhook the starter handle from the starter
rope guide.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Set the cutting height to the highest setting,
11.2.
► Move the handlebar to the lowest position,
8.3.
► Place to the right of the machine.
► Open discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
► Press lever (2) downwards with the left hand
and hold.
► Hold the lawn mower at transport handle (3)
with the right hand and upend.
The lawn mower is stable and can be cleaned.
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.
► Connect the spark plug socket.
NOTICE
■ Using a high-pressure cleaner or a water jet
for cleaning can damage the machine.
► Do not clean the machine with a high-pres‐
sure cleaner or a water jet.
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
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine
instruction manual.
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