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10 Checking the Lawn Mower
10 Checking the Lawn Mower
10.1 Checking the Controls
Control bar for mowing and control bar for self-propulsion
► Stop the engine.
► Pull the control bar for mowing and the control bar for self-
propulsion fully in the direction of the handlebar and
release again.
► If the control bar for mowing or the control bar for self-
propulsion is stiff or does not spring back into the initial
position: do not use the lawn mower and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The control bar for mowing or the control bar for self-
propulsion is defective.
10.2 Checking the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 15.1.
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Width b
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– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is fallen
below: replace the blade, @ 19.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not correct: sharpen the blade,
@ 19.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
11 Operating the Lawn Mower
11.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the thumbs
enclose the handlebar.
11.2 Adjusting the Cutting Height
Seven cutting heights can be set:
– 30 mm = position 1
– 40 mm = position 2
– 50 mm = position 3
– 55 mm = position 4
– 65 mm = position 5
– 70 mm = position 6
– 80 mm = position 7
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
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