Table Of Contents - Stihl RT 5097 Instruction Manual

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
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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.
Mowing deck button (RT 6112 C,
RT 6112 ZL, RT 6127 ZL)
Cruise control button (RT 6112 ZL,
RT 6127 ZL)
4
Reverse mowing safety switch
4
Driving direction selector lever
Steering wheel
4
Driver's seat adjustment
6
Drive pedal
6
Brake pedal
8
Parking brake
9
Cutting height adjustment lever
9
Grass catcher box emptying lever
Grass catcher box release lever
10
Gearbox freewheel lever
10
Level sensor (grass catcher box)
10
Electronics
11
Self-diagnosis when starting
11
Ride-on mower faults during
12
operation
15
Electronics faults
Display on the RM 6112 C,
16
RM 6112 ZL, RM 6127 ZL
16
5-digit segmental display
17
Set button
18
Mode button
19
Display of faults
19
Display of operating information
19
Display of active functions
Notes on working with the
19
machine
Safety devices
20
Operating the machine
Filling the fuel tank
Starting the engine
20
Stopping the engine
Driving
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