Repairing; Troubleshooting - Stihl RM 248.3 T Instruction Manual

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Lawn mower
► Have the lawn mower inspected annually by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
16.2 Removing and Attaching the
Blade
16.2.1 Removing the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Block blade (1) using a piece of wood (2).
► Unscrew the screw with washer (3) in the
direction of the arrow and remove.
► Remove blade (1).
► Dispose of the screw with washer (3).
Use a new screw with washer to attach
blade (1).
► Connect the spark plug socket.
16.2.2 Attaching the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Apply Loctite 243 threadlocker to the thread of
the screw with washer (1).
► Position blade (2) so that the raised areas on
the contact area engage in the notches.

18 Troubleshooting

18.1 Remedying Lawn Mower Faults
Fault Cause
Engine cannot Control bar for mowing is not
be started. pressed.
Fuel tank is empty.
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► Screw in the screw with washer (1).
► Block blade (2) using a piece of wood (3).
► Tighten screw with washer (1) to 60 Nm.
► Connect the spark plug socket.
16.3 Sharpening and Balancing the
Blade
Sharpening and balancing the blade correctly
requires a lot of practice.
STIHL recommends having the blade sharpened
and balanced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
The current addresses of the specialist dealers
can be found under the respective STIHL country
representative at www.stihl.com.
WARNING
■ The cutting edges of the blade are sharp. This
may result in the user cutting themselves.
► Wear protective gloves.
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Remove the blade.
► Sharpen the blade. Observe the sharpening
angle and cool the blade,
Bluing of the blade during sharpening is not
permitted.
► Attach the blade.
► Connect the spark plug socket.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.

17 Repairing

17.1 Repairing the Lawn Mower
The user should not repair the lawn mower or
blade themselves.
► If the lawn mower or blade is damaged: do not
use the lawn mower or blade and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
► If warning signs are illegible or damaged: have
the warning signs replaced by a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
Remedy
► Start engine as described in this instruction
manual.
► Refuel lawn mower.
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