11. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" (
4.), particularly the
subsection "Maintenance and
repairs" (
4.7), and follow all
safety instructions exactly before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
Detach the spark plug
socket before performing
any maintenance or
cleaning operations.
11.1 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Treating the machine carefully will protect
it against damage and extend its service
life.
Never spray water (high-pressure cleaner)
onto engine components, seals, electrical
parts or bearing points. This may result in
damage and expensive repairs.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
These cleaners can damage plastics and
metals, impairing the safe operation of
your STIHL machine.
If you are unable to remove the dirt with
water using a brush or a cloth, STIHL
recommends the use of a special cleaner
(e.g. STIHL special cleaner).
Detach accumulated cutting deposits in
the housing and in the ejection chute
beforehand using a stick.
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Avoid damage to the machine!
In particular carefully clean the
housing, all covers and the area
around the engine as well as the
mowing blade.
Cleaning position:
● Park the machine on level, flat and solid
ground.
● Remove the grass catcher box. (
● Close the tank ventilation screw.
(
7.5)
● Set the maximum cutting height at the
left and right rear wheels. (
● Remove screw (1) together with
washer (2).
● Hold the handlebar until notch (3) is
above bore (4) in the housing.
● Install screw (1) with washer (2) firmly
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enough that the handlebar is securely
fixed in the service position.
● Lift up the machine at the front, open
the discharge flap and fold down the
handlebar to the rear. Check that the
machine is stable.
After cleaning, place the machine on all
4 wheels, locate the handlebar in the
working position once more and set the
desired cutting height.
11.2 Wheels
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.
11.3 Engine
Maintenance interval:
See engine instruction manual
To achieve a long service life, it is always
particularly important to maintain a
sufficient level of oil and to change the oil
and air filter regularly, as well as to
observe the recommended oil change
7.7)
intervals.
Information regarding engine oil and oil
capacity can also be found in the engine
instruction manual.
7.3)
The cooling ribs must always be kept clean
to ensure that the engine is adequately
cooled.
11.4 Gearbox
RM 756 YC, RM 756 YS:
Maintenance interval:
Every 1000 operating hours/
at least once a year
The hydrostatic gearbox must only be
maintained by trained personnel. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
RM 756 GC, RM 756 GS:
The 3-speed gearbox is maintenance free.
11.5 Blade brake clutch maintenance
Maintenance interval:
Once a year
The blade brake clutch is subject to natural
wear.
It must only be maintained by trained
personnel. STIHL recommends STIHL
specialist dealers.
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