Operating The Machine; Preparatory Measures; Switching The Lawnmower On; Switching The Lawn Mower Off - Stihl RMA 2 RT Instruction Manual

Measuring run-down time
Following motor start-up, the blade rotates
and a wind noise is audible. The run-down
time corresponds to the duration of the
wind noise after the motor stops. This can
be measured using a stopwatch.

12. Operating the machine

12.1 Preparatory measures

Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety". (
● Charge the battery and insert it into the
battery compartment. ( 8.4)
● Insert the safety plug. (
12.2 Switching the lawnmower
on
Do not switch the lawn mower on in
tall grass. Select a higher cutting
height setting if the motor is difficult
to start.
● 1 Press and hold the ON button (1).
2 Pull the motorstop lever (2) to the
handlebar and hold.
● The ON button (1) can be released
once the motorstop lever (2) is
actuated.
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12.3 Switching the lawn mower
off
● Release the motorstop lever (1).
Motor and mowing blade come to a stop
after a short run-down time.

12.4 Self-propulsion

Note
The lawn mower RMA 2 RT
features front-wheel drive.
1 Switching on self-propulsion
4.)
● Start the motor. (
● Pull self-propulsion
lever (1) to the handlebar
9.1)
and hold.
Self-propulsion is activated and the lawn
mower moves forwards.
2 Switching off self-propulsion
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● Release self-propulsion lever (1).
Self-propulsion is deactivated and the
lawn mower comes to a standstill.
The motor and blade continue to run.

13. Maintenance

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13.1 General

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Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
12.2)
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.

13.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
Care of the machine will protect it against
damage and extend its service life.
● Removing the battery (
Place the machine in the cleaning
position.
● Open the quick-clamping devices (1)
and fold down the handlebar (2) to the
rear.
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Remove the safety plug,
particularly before
performing any work on the lawn
mower ( 9.1).
8.2)
Risk of injury!
Before tipping up the mower, place
it on firm, level and flat ground. The
machine may tip over when working
on it in the cleaning position.
Always stand to the side of the
machine. Never work in front of or
behind the mower.
4.).
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