Stihl RM 443 T, Instruction Manual

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► Detach the starter handle from the starter rope
guide and slowly guide back towards the
engine.
► Release the control bar for mowing.
► Hold the handlebar and open the quick-clamp‐
ing devices.
► Fold down the handlebar forwards.
9 Starting and Stopping the
Engine
9.1 Starting the Engine
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press control bar for mowing (1) to handle‐
bar (2) with the left hand and hold.
► Slowly pull out starter handle (3) to the point of
noticeable resistance with the right hand.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter
handle (3) until the engine is running.
► If the engine does not start: see the engine
instruction manual.
9.2 Stopping the Engine
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Release the control bar for mowing.
The engine stops.
► Leave the user position.
10 Checking the Lawn Mower
10.1 Checking the Controls
Control bar for mowing and control bar for self-
propulsion
► Stop the engine.
► Pull the control bar for mowing and the control
bar for self-propulsion fully in the direction of
the handlebar and release again.
► If the control bar for mowing or the control bar
for self-propulsion is stiff or does not spring
back into the initial position: do not use the
lawn mower and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The control bar for mowing or the control bar
for self-propulsion is defective.
10.2 Checking the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower, 15.1.
► Measure the following:
–
Thickness a
–
Width b
–
Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is
fallen below: replace the blade, 19.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not correct: sharpen
the blade, 19.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
11 Operating the Lawn Mower
11.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn
Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the
thumbs enclose the handlebar.
11.2 Setting the Cutting Height
Six cutting heights can be set:
–
25 mm = position 1
–
30 mm = position 2
–
40 mm = position 3
–
50 mm = position 4
–
60 mm = position 5
–
75 mm = position 6
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
English 9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
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