Cleaning; Maintenance; Maintenance Intervals - Stihl Rm 655.0 V Gebrauchsanleitung

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If the lawn mower is to be stored for longer
than 3 months, also observe the following:
► 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 and fill 3 ml of
engine oil into the engine through the spark
plug opening.
► Pull out and return the starter handle a num‐
ber of times.
WARNING
■ Sparks may escape if the starter handle is
pulled out while the spark plug socket is
detached. Sparks can ignite escaping petrol
fumes and cause fires and explosions. 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.
► Screw in the spark plug and tighten
firmly.

15 Cleaning

15.1 Standing the lawn mower
upright
► Run the fuel tank empty.
The engine stops.
► Pull off the spark plug boot.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the starter grip from the cable guide.
► Remove the mulching insert,
► Detach the grass catcher box,
► Set the cutting height to the highest setting,
11.2
► Set the handlebar to its lowest setting,
► Place yourself to the right of the machine.
► Open the discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
► Press down the lever (2) with your left hand
and hold it there.
► Hold the lawn mower by the carrying han‐
dle (3) with your right hand and tilt it backward.
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The lawn mower is stable and can be cleaned.
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.
► 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‐

16 Maintenance

16.1
Maintenance intervals are dependent on the
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
6.2.1.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
6.3.3.
intervals:
Engine
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine
8.2.
instruction manual.
Lawn mower
► Have the lawn mower inspected annually by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
16.2
16.2.1
► Shut off the engine.
► Pull off the spark plug boot.
► Stand the lawn mower upright,
Cleaning the Lawn Mower
sure cleaner or a water jet.

Maintenance Intervals

Removing and Attaching the
Blade
Removing the blade
15 Cleaning
15.1.
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