After Finishing Work; Transporting; Transporting The Lawn Mower; Storing - Stihl Rm 443.3 Notice D'emploi

12 After Finishing Work

► If the level indicator drops to its resting state:
empty the grass catcher box.
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Open tab (1).
► Open and hold upper part of grass catcher
box (2) by handle (3).
► Hold lower handle (4) with the second hand.
► Empty the grass catcher box.
► Close the grass catcher box.
► Attach the grass catcher box.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After Finishing Work
► Stop the engine.
► If the lawn mower is wet: allow the lawn
mower to dry.
► Clean the lawn mower.

13 Transporting

13.1

Transporting the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine.
The blade must not be turning.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
Pushing the lawn mower
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
Carrying the lawn mower
► Wear protective gloves.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Detach the extension.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
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► One person holds the lawn mower by trans‐
port handle (1) using both hands and
another person holds handlebar (2) using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold the handlebar,
► One person holds the lawn mower by trans‐
port handle (1) using both hands and
another person holds handle (3) using both
hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so it does not
tip over and cannot move.

14 Storing

14.1

Storing the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the
following conditions:
– The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The lawn mower cannot tip over.
– The lawn mower cannot roll away.
If the lawn mower is to be stored for longer
than 3 months, also observe the following:
► Run the fuel tank empty.
► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
► Change the engine oil as described in the
engine instruction manual.
► Unscrew the spark plug and fill 3 ml of
engine oil into the engine through the spark
plug opening.
► Pull out and return the starter handle a num‐
ber of times.
WARNING
■ Sparks may escape if the starter handle is
pulled out while the spark plug socket is
detached. Sparks can ignite escaping petrol
fumes and cause fires and explosions. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
► Keep the spark plug socket away from the
spark plug opening.
► Screw in the spark plug and tighten
firmly.
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