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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLSLSKTR EN
0478 111 9953 B - EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 44
General 44
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 44
Lawn mower with blade brake
clutch, BBC 45
Machine overview 45
For your safety 45
General 45
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 46
Battery and charger 47
Clothing and equipment 47
Transporting the machine 47
Before operation 48
During operation 48
Maintenance and repairs 50
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 51
Disposal 52
Description of symbols 52
Standard equipment 53
Preparing the machine for
operation 53
General 53
Assembling the handlebar 53
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope 53
Installing the grass catcher box 54
Removing and inserting the mulch
insert 54
Fuel and engine oil 54
Controls 54
General 54
Controls on the handlebar 54
Adjusting the handlebar 55
Central cutting height adjustment 55
Battery and charger (RM 650 VE) 55
Level indicator 55
Attaching and detaching the grass
catcher box 56
Safety devices 56
Safety devices 56
Motorstop lever 56
Blade brake clutch (BBC) 56
Notes on working with the
machine 56
Working area for operator 56
Lawn mower with lawn roller 57
Applications 57
How should mulching be
performed? 57
Operating the machine 57
Checking the blade brake clutch 57
Starting the engine (RM 650 T,
RM 650 V, RM 655 V) 57
Starting the engine (RM 650 VE) 58
Stopping the engine (RM 650 T,
RM 650 V, RM 650 VE, RM 655 V) 58
Starting the engine (RM 650 VS,
RM 655 RS, RM 655 VS,
RM 655 YS) 58
Engaging the mowing blade
(RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS) 58
Disengaging the mowing blade
(RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS) 58
Stopping the engine (RM 650 VS,
RM 655 RS, RM 655 VS,
RM 655 YS) 58
Self-propulsion 58
Emptying the grass catcher box 59
Maintenance 59