STIHL RM- 4.0 RT 63830113411 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 28

► Detach the starter handle from the starter rope

guide and slowly guide back towards the

engine.

► Release the control bar for mowing.

► Hold the handlebar and loosen the nuts of the

handlebar screw fastenings.

► Fold down the handlebar forwards.

9

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

9.1

Starting the Engine

► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.

► Press control bar for mowing (1) to the handle‐

bar with the left hand and hold.

► Slowly pull out starter handle (2) to the point of

noticeable resistance with the right hand.

► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter

handle (2) until the engine is running.

► If the engine does not start: see the engine

instruction manual.

9.2

Stopping the Engine

► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.

► Release the control bar for mowing.

The engine stops.

► Leave the user position.

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

–

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 special‐

ist 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

Setting the Cutting Height

Five cutting heights can be set:

–

30 mm = position 1

–

40 mm = position 2

–

50 mm = position 3

–

60 mm = position 4

–

70 mm = position 5

Setting the cutting height

► Stop the engine.

The blade must not be turning.

► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.

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