Before any maintenance, repair and
cleaning operations:
● Park the machine on level and solid
ground.
● Stop the engine. (
12.3)
● Engage the parking brake. (
● Allow the engine and muffler to cool
down completely.
The following maintenance and repair
work can be found in the engine
instruction manual:
– Replacing the air filter.
– Information on engine oil (type, oil
capacity, etc.).
– Checking and replacing the spark plug.
– Changing the fuel filter.
– Cleaning the engine.
14.1 Maintenance schedule
All the instructions in the maintenance
schedule must be strictly observed.
Non-observance of the maintenance plan
can lead to significant damage to the
machine.
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Note
Due to heavy-duty use, especially
in professional operation, shorter
maintenance intervals than those
specified here may be required.
Moreover, extreme external
conditions such as sandy or stony
8.10)
ground, dust, etc. may lead to
shorter maintenance intervals than
those specified in the instruction
manual.
An inspection by a specialist dealer
must be performed after every 100
operating hours or once a year.
STIHL recommends
STIHL specialist dealers.
Maintenance operations prior to initial
use:
In order to achieve more efficient and safer
operation and to prevent faults, it is
important to be familiar with the condition
of the machine.
For this purpose, the following checks are
required before each start (visual
inspection):
– Tyre pressure. (
– Wear and damage to tyres.
– Leaks in fuel carrying lines.
– Engine oil level (see engine instruction
manual).
– Fuel-tank level.
– General visual inspection of the
machine and mowing deck. Particularly
the protective covers must be inspected
for damage.
– Tightness of bolted connections.
Maintenance operations after each use:
– Clean the machine (mowing deck,
discharge chute) and any attachments.
– Observe the instructions on cleaning
the engine (see engine instruction
manual).
– Clean the gearbox – brush off grass
residues and any other dirt.
Maintenance operations after the first
10 operating hours (initial operation):
– An inspection by your specialist dealer
is recommended.
STIHL recommends STIHL specialist
dealers.
Maintenance operations after every 25
operating hours:
– Checking of blade fastening and blade
sharpness, observe blade wear limit.
14.9)
Maintenance operations after every 50
operating hours:
– General lubrication.
– Checking the installation position of the
mowing deck. (
Maintenance operations after every 100
operating hours:
– Replace the mowing blade.
– Allow inspection to be carried out by a
specialist dealer.
STIHL recommends STIHL specialist
dealers.
Avoid damage to the machine!
Remove all deposits from the upper
side of the mowing deck in order to
prevent accumulation of dry and
therefore flammable organic
material.
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