Stihl RM 248.3 User Manual

► Press lock (1) and hold.
► Open side discharge flap (2) and hold it open.
► Attach hook (3) to spindle (4) from below.
► Set down side discharge flap (2) on exten‐
sion (5).
► Connect the spark plug socket.
6.3.2 Detaching the Extension
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open side discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
► Unhook hook (2).
► Fold extension (3) upwards and remove.
► Close side discharge flap (1).
► Connect the spark plug socket.
6.4 Adding Engine Oil
The engine oil lubricates and cools the engine.
The engine oil specification and capacity can be
found in the engine instruction manual.
NOTICE
■ The lawn mower does not contain any engine
oil on delivery. Starting the engine with no or
too little engine oil may damage the lawn
mower.
►
Always check the engine oil level before
starting and if necessary top up.
► Add the engine oil as described in the engine
instruction manual.
7 Refuelling the Lawn Mower
7.1 Refuelling the Lawn Mower
NOTICE
■ The lawn mower may be damaged if the cor‐
rect fuel is not used.
► See the engine instruction manual.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Clean the area around the fuel tank cap with a
damp cloth.
► Turn fuel tank cap (1) anti-clockwise until it
can be removed.
► Remove the fuel tank cap.
► Add fuel using a suitable filling aid, stopping at
least 15 mm short of the fuel tank brim.
► Place the fuel tank cap on the fuel tank.
► Turn the fuel tank cap clockwise and tighten
firmly by hand.
The fuel tank is sealed.
8 Adjusting the Lawn Mower
for the User
8.1 Folding Up the Handlebar
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
English 7 Refuelling the Lawn Mower
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Stihl RM 248.3 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	RM 248.3
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English