Cleaning; Maintenance; Maintenance Intervals - Stihl RM 4.0 RTP Gebrauchsanleitung

15 Cleaning

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 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 spark plug socket (1).
► Unhook starter handle (2) from starter rope
guide (3).
► Hold handlebar (4) and loosen nuts (5).
► Set down handlebar (4) to the rear.
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► Upend the lawn mower.
15.2
► 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 are dependent on the
11.2.
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
intervals:
Engine
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine
instruction manual.
Lawn mower
► Have the lawn mower inspected annually by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
16.2
16.2.1
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower.
Cleaning the Lawn Mower

Maintenance Intervals

Removing and Attaching the
Blade
Removing the Blade
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