Maintenance; General; Cleaning The Machine; Electric Motor And Wheels - Stihl RMA 2 RP Instruction Manual

13. Maintenance

13.1 General

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).
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
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 (
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.
Place the machine in the cleaning
position.
● Open the quick-clamping devices (1)
and fold down the handlebar (2) to the
rear.
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● Lift up the machine at the front and
place in the cleaning position as shown.
Notes on cleaning:
● Clean off dirt using little water, with a
brush or with a cloth. In particular, also
clean the mowing blade. Never spray
water on motor components, seals,
bearing points or electrical components
such as batteries or switches.
4.).
● First, remove accumulated clipping
deposits using a stick.
● Remove dirt from the air slots on the
motor and the air ducts on the bottom of
the machine to ensure that the motor is
adequately cooled.
● If necessary, use a special cleaner
(e.g. STIHL special cleaner).

13.3 Electric motor and wheels

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The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.

13.4 Battery

8.2)
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
● Visually check that the battery is
undamaged. Batteries with identifiable
damage (e.g. cracks or escaping fluid),
must not be used.

13.5 Charger

Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Remove mains plug from socket.
● Clean the charger with a damp cloth.
● Clean the electric contacts in the
charger with a paintbrush or a soft
brush.
● Observe the instructions in the charger
instruction manual.

13.6 Checking blade wear

Maintenance interval:
Before each use.
Risk of injury!
Blades are subjected to differing
degrees of wear depending on the
location and duration of use. If you
use the machine on sandy ground
or use it frequently under dry
conditions, the blade will be
subjected to greater loads and will
wear more quickly than the
average.
A worn blade may break off and
cause serious injuries. The
instructions for blade maintenance
must therefore always be
observed.
Checking procedure
● Place the machine in the cleaning
position. ( 13.2)
● Clean the blade (1) and check it for
damage (notches or cracks).
● Use a slide calliper (2) to measure the
blade thickness (A) at several points.
● Measure the permissible grinding (B).
Place a ruler (3) against the front blade
edge as shown for this purpose.
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