Stihl RT 4082 User Manual

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The fuel level in the tank can be read off
via tank display (2). Fill the tank with fuel
until the fuel level has reached the upper
marking.
● Screw on the tank cap. Then tighten the
tank cap hand-tight.
● Wipe away any spilled fuel and allow it
to evaporate before starting the engine.
12.2 Starting the engine
Before starting:
● Check the engine oil level. (Ö 14.13)
● Remove grass residues from the
mowing deck and engine compartment.
● Check the fuel and top up if
necessary. (Ö 12.1)
● Before each use, check the braking
function. (Ö 12.5)
● Perform all personal settings (driver's
seat adjustment) on the machine – not
when the engine is running!
● Never start the machine in the vicinity of
other persons, particularly children, or
animals.
Starting sequence:
● Open the fuel cock. (Ö 14.15)
● Sit on the driver's seat.
● Before starting, press the brake pedal
to the stop and hold or engage the
parking brake. (Ö 8.9), (Ö 8.10)
● Insert the ignition key in the ignition lock
and turn to the "ignition on" position.
(Ö 8.1)
● Set the throttle lever to the choke
position. (Ö 8.2)
● Turn the ignition key to the "start
engine" position.
The engine starts. As soon as the
engine is running, release the ignition
key. This returns automatically to the
"engine running" position.
● Return the throttle lever to the MAX
position when the engine is running.
Note detent! (Ö 8.2)
● When the engine is running, the foot
can be removed from the brake pedal or
the parking brake released.
12.3 Stopping the engine
● Brake the machine to a complete
standstill.
● Disengage the mowing deck. (Ö 8.3)
● Set the throttle lever to the
MIN position. (Ö 8.2)
● Turn the ignition key to the "engine off"
position. The engine is switched off.
● Engage the parking brake. (Ö 8.10)
● Close the fuel cock if necessary.
(Ö 14.15)
● Remove the ignition key and store
safely.
12.4 Driving
Before driving:
● Check the function of the brakes.
● Engage the gearbox freewheel lever.
(Ö 8.14)
● Start the engine. (Ö 12.2)
Forward driving:
● Set the throttle lever to the MAX
position. (Ö 8.2)
● Select the forward driving direction.
(Ö 8.5)
● Disengage the parking brake, if
engaged. (Ö 8.10)
Avoid damage to the machine!
If the engine does not start
immediately, leave breaks between
the starting attempts.
Never leave the ignition key in the
"start engine" position for more than
10 seconds.
Warning!
A low driving speed must always be
selected on rough terrain.
Before each change of direction,
especially on slopes, reduce the
driving speed appropriately.
Avoid damage to the machine!
In order to ensure optimum cooling
of the gearbox, always drive at the
maximum engine speed. Therefore
only regulate the driving speed
using the drive pedal and not the
throttle lever.

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