Stihl RM 248.2, Instruction Manual

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► Insert bolt (1) through cable guide (2).
► Attach cable (3) to cable guide (2).
► Hold handlebar (4) against retainers (5) so the
bores align.
► Push bolts (1 and 6) through the bores from
the inside to the outside.
► Screw on star grip nuts (7) and tighten.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Press control bar for mowing (8) to handle‐
bar (4) and hold.
► Slowly pull starter handle (9) in the direction of
starter rope guide (10).
► Hook starter handle (9) into starter rope
guide (10).
► Release control bar for mowing (8).
► Re-attach the spark plug socket.
Handlebar (4) must not be dismantled again.
6.2 Assembling, Attaching and
Detaching the Grass Catcher
Box
6.2.1 Assembling the Grass Catcher Box
► Fit upper part of grass catcher box (1) onto
lower part of grass catcher box (2).
Tabs (3) and guides (5) must be located on
the inside. Tabs (3) must be level with open‐
ings (4).
► Press tabs (3) into openings (4) one after the
other from back to front.
Tabs (3) engage audibly.
6.2.2 Attaching the Grass Catcher Box
► Stop the engine.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
► Take hold of grass catcher box (2) by han‐
dle (3) and attach to mounts (5) using
hooks (4).
Flap (6) must be closed.
► Set down discharge flap (1) on grass catcher
box (2).
6.2.3 Detaching the Grass Catcher Box
► Stop the engine.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open the discharge flap and hold it open.
► Remove the grass catcher box upwards by the
handle.
► Close the discharge flap.
6.3 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.
English 7 Refuelling the Lawn Mower
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