Stihl RT 4082 User Manual

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DEFRNLITESPT EN
0478 193 9905 C - 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
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1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 64
General 64
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 64
Machine overview 66
For your safety 67
General 67
Training – learning to use the
machine 68
Transporting the ride-on mower 68
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 69
Clothing and equipment 69
Before operation 69
During operation 70
Maintenance and repairs 73
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 74
Disposal 75
Description of symbols 75
Standard equipment 76
Operations prior to initial use 76
Controls 76
Ignition lock 76
Throttle lever with choke function 76
Mowing deck switch 77
Reverse mowing safety switch 77
Driving direction selector lever 78
Steering wheel 78
Driver's seat adjustment lever 78
Drive pedal 79
Brake pedal 79
Parking brake 79
Cutting height adjustment lever 80
Grass catcher box emptying lever 80
Grass catcher box release lever 81
Gearbox freewheel lever 82
Level sensor (grass catcher box) 82
Electronics 83
Self-diagnosis when starting 83
Ride-on mower faults during
operation 83
Electronics faults 83
Notes on working with the
machine 83
Safety devices 84
Operating the machine 85
Filling the fuel tank 85
Starting the engine 86
Stopping the engine 86
Driving 86
Braking 87
Adjusting the cutting height 87
Mowing 87
Programming automatic
disengagement of the mowing
deck 88
Emptying the grass catcher box 88
Removing and attaching the grass
catcher box 88
Pulling loads 89
Operating on slopes 90
Guide 90
Mowing deck 90
Removing the mowing deck 91
Installing the mowing deck 92
Maintenance 95
Maintenance schedule 95
Cleaning the machine 96
Cleaning the level sensor (grass
catcher box) 96
Checking the safety devices 97

Stihl RT 4082 Specifications

General

Type	Walk behind lawn mower
Cutting width	800 mm
Grass catcher	Yes
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Turning radius	90 cm
Maximum lawn area	4000 m²
Fuel tank capacity	6 L
Vibration emission	3 m/s²
Engine displacement	452 cm³
Maximum cutting height	90 mm
Minimum cutting height	35 mm
Grass collecting volume	250 L
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	2130 mm
Weight	202000 g