Storing; Storing The Lawn Mower; Cleaning; Upending The Lawn Mower - Stihl RM 2.1 R Gebrauchsanleitung

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► If the lawn mower is being carried with the handlebar
folded:
► Fold down the handlebar.
► One person holds the lawn mower by the housing using
both hands and another person holds the handlebar
using both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried by two
people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so that it does not tip over
and cannot 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.
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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 specialist 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 explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. 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.

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, @ 11.2.
14 Storing
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