Storing; Cleaning - Stihl Rm 2.2 R Gebrauchsanleitung

14 Storing

Carrying the lawn mower
► Wear protective gloves.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
► One person uses both hands on the carry‐
ing handle (1) to hold the lawn mower, while
a second person uses both hands on the
handlebar (2) to hold the lawn mower.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold down the handlebar,
► One person uses both hands on the carry‐
ing handle (1) to hold the lawn mower, while
a second person uses both hands on the
lower handlebar (3) to hold the lawn mower.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower standing upright so
that it cannot tip over or move.
14 Storing
14.1 Storing the Lawn Mower
► Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► 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 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.
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■ Sparks may escape if the starter handle is

15 Cleaning

15.1
► Run the fuel tank empty.
8.2.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Pull off the spark plug boot.
► Detach the starter grip from the cable guide.
► Set the cutting height to position 1,
► Hold on to the handlebar (1) and unscrew the
► Move the handlebar (1) backward.
► Hold the lawn mower by the carrying han‐
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
► Connect the spark plug socket.
► Pull out and return the starter handle a num‐
ber of times.
WARNING
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.
Standing the lawn mower
upright
(Service position)
The engine stops.
rotary handles (2) until they turn freely.
dle (3) and tilt it backward.
The lawn mower is in the service position.
Cleaning the Lawn Mower
with a stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.
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