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.
0478 192 9809 A - EN
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual
General
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual
Machine overview
Ride-on mower
Dashboard
For your safety
General
Training - learning to use the
machine
Transporting the ride-on mower
Refilling the tank - handling petrol
Clothing and equipment
Before operation
Working with your machine
Maintenance and repairs
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation
Disposal
Description of symbols
Standard equipment
Operations prior to initial use
Controls
Ignition lock with light switch
Throttle lever with choke function
(RT 5097, RT 5097 C, RT 6112 C)
Throttle lever (RT 5097 Z,
RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL,
RT 6127 ZL)
Choke knob (RT 5097 Z,
RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL,
RT 6127 ZL)
Mowing deck switch (RT 5097,
RT 5097 C, RT 5097 Z, RT 5112 Z) 21
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
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Steering wheel
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Grass catcher box release lever
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Electronics
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Self-diagnosis when starting
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Ride-on mower faults during
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5-digit segmental display
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Set button
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Mode button
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Display of faults
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Display of operating information
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Display of active functions
Notes on working with the
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machine
Safety devices
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Operating the machine
Filling the fuel tank
Starting the engine
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Stopping the engine
Driving
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