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0478 192 9809 A - 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 4
General 4
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 4
Machine overview 6
Ride-on mower 6
Dashboard 8
For your safety 9
General 9
Training – learning to use the
machine 10
Transporting the ride-on mower 10
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 10
Clothing and equipment 11
Before operation 11
Working with your machine 12
Maintenance and repairs 15
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 16
Disposal 16
Description of symbols 17
Standard equipment 18
Operations prior to initial use 19
Controls 19
Ignition lock with light switch 19
Throttle lever with choke function
(RT 5097, RT 5097 C, RT 6112 C) 19
Throttle lever (RT 5097 Z,
RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL,
RT 6127 ZL) 20
Choke knob (RT 5097 Z,
RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL,
RT 6127 ZL) 20
Mowing deck switch (RT 5097,
RT 5097 C, RT 5097 Z, RT 5112 Z) 21
Mowing deck button (RT 6112 C,
RT 6112 ZL, RT 6127 ZL) 21
Cruise control button (RT 6112 ZL,
RT 6127 ZL) 22
Reverse mowing safety switch 22
Driving direction selector lever 23
Steering wheel 23
Driver's seat adjustment 23
Drive pedal 23
Brake pedal 24
Parking brake 24
Cutting height adjustment lever 25
Grass catcher box emptying lever 25
Grass catcher box release lever 26
Gearbox freewheel lever 26
Level sensor (grass catcher box) 27
Electronics 27
Self-diagnosis when starting 27
Ride-on mower faults during
operation 28
Electronics faults 28
Display on the RM 6112 C,
RM 6112 ZL, RM 6127 ZL 28
5-digit segmental display 29
Set button 29
Mode button 29
Display of faults 29
Display of operating information 29
Display of active functions 30
Notes on working with the
machine 30
Safety devices 31
Operating the machine 32
Filling the fuel tank 32
Starting the engine 33
Stopping the engine 33
Driving 33